Investors eye state energy firm OQ as Oman stock market poised for take off Oman's stock market is back on investors' radar after its largest IPO in over a decade saw state energy company OQ raise $244 million. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Iran's automotive 'mega project' will have limited impact The Iranian government plans to sell 500,000 cars directly to consumers in order to limit the influence of intermediaries and reduce market prices. Here's why that won't work. Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Morocco’s phosphate giant OCP put to test as Africa’s fertilizer market heats up Global players are taking an interest in the African fertilizer market, putting the dominant position of Morocco's phosphate producer to the test. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
What businesses can expect from PDPL, Saudi Arabia's incoming data law Saudi Arabia’s new personal data protection law, which goes into effect next week, could significantly impact the cost of doing business for multinationals in the kingdom. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Saudi Arabia's New Murabba project to lure global investors, but at what cost? Ambitious project announcements are becoming an increasingly common feature of Saudi Arabia’s developmental aspirations. Robert Mogielnicki
Return of hot money foreshadows even more debt for Egypt Egypt has witnessed a large inflow of short-term debt in recent weeks. Al-Monitor Pro explains why the government hasn't been able to wean itself off of "hot money" and the economic impact. Marc Español
Algeria can achieve energy security and growth, but Sonatrach must change Pro: To take advantage of higher energy costs and demand, Algeria's state-owned oil and gas company will need to make these fundamental reforms. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
Israeli tech rebound hinges on judicial reform The Israeli tech downturn is likely to deepen this year as start-up funding continues to decline. Recovery in the crucial sector depends on the government's judicial overhaul. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Emerging Gulf tax order to challenge family businesses Increasing taxation across the GCC will be felt most acutely by family-owned businesses that have turned non-universal taxation to their benefit for decades. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Egypt’s inflation to remain above central bank target in 2023 Inflation in Egypt will most likely continue to rise in the coming months to peak above 30% by mid-year, well above the government’s target. Marc Español
Mega funding rounds fuel Middle East's rising fintech giants Funding rounds over $100 million were once almost non-existent in the Middle East. But that’s changing now during the fintech boom with regional companies raising more capital than ever. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Junior energy firms to continue to lead hydrocarbons exploration in Morocco Morocco is hopeful that more gas discoveries will help mitigate its costly oil imports, but it will have to continue to rely on smaller energy firms for exploration efforts. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
