Trump’s Middle East Tour: Business, Politics, or Both?

May 13, 2025
Trump’s Middle East Tour: Business, Politics, or Both? Donald Trump’s latest visit to the Middle East is drawing global attention and speculation. With stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, the former president’s high-profile tour appears to blur the lines between political aspirations and business ventures. This international campaign-style tour is widely […]
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Qatar's $400M Jet Gift to Trump Sparks Outrage: Is This the New Air Force One?

May 12, 2025
Qatar's $400M Jet Gift to Trump Sparks Outrage: Is This the New Air Force One? Reports suggest that Qatar may be gifting former U.S. President Donald Trump a $400 million luxury jet—raising serious questions about ethics, influence, and international diplomacy. As both critics and allies react with suspicion, the gesture could mark a new chapter […]
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Inside Ahlibank

April 18, 2024
Can you tell us about your journey to becoming CEO of ahlibank and your role in the company? Also, could you provide some information about the bank?   I have had the privilege of working with ahlibank for a significant part of my career, serving in various senior management positions before being appointed CEO in June […]
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Business Lessons from the 2022 World Cup

December 19, 2022
The business world often struggles to keep up with the pace of change. In an economic climate that is squeezing budgets and damaging morale, innovative business leaders would do well to look beyond the traditional spheres towards sport to seek out that winning edge. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has provided many transferable lessons […]
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Travel Won't Recover Until 2023

May 11, 2020
In a stark warning to all airlines, Akbar al-Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways has said he would be “very surprised” if demand for travel recovers before 2023/2024.
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Barclays & Top Executives Face SFO Fraud Charges on the Back of Qatar Loans

July 3, 2017
The SFO recently charged Barclays, its former CEO and three other former top executives with fraud pertaining to the funding of billions of pounds from Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The bank’s shares fell 0.5% on the news. There have not been any other charges or investigations in regard to the financial crisis, but […]
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