Oil exporters have been hit with a double whammy as global demand collapses.

The head of Saudi Arabia's National Development Fund explains how the fund intends to support national businesses in the face of the Covid-19 crisis.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic overhaul is being put to the test by the coronavirus pandemic.

Saudi banks, confident of surviving the crisis-driven lockdown, are speeding up their digital capacity and looking to support clients. 

Egypt’s minister of planning and economic development talks to The Banker about stabilising the economy and attracting foreign investment.

Kuwait Finance House's chief executive discusses the acquisition of Ahli United Bank and fintech’s threats and opportunities.

Central Bank of Kuwait governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel talks to John Everington about identifying credit growth and the likelihood of further consolidation.

The Banker looks at how Kuwait is preparing to survive falling oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis.

With an eye to attracting foreign investment, Kuwait is pushing ahead with reforms to the regulation of corporate conduct. 

While Kuwait does have a financial bulwark against the financial challenges caused by the reduction in oil prices and the coronavirus, it is not limitless – meaning it may have to look again at its abandoned reforms.