Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

The Section

Business.

Business with a Gulf accent. Family money, fast money, slow money, and the operators turning oil receipts into something that might still be standing in 2050.

Gulf and South Asia Business: A Closer Look at Regional Dynamics. Souk Weekly business.
Business

Gulf and South Asia Business: A Closer Look at Regional Dynamics

A nuanced analysis of the economic relationships between Gulf states and South Asian countries, focusing on trade partnerships and investment flows.

By Rasha Karim . Jul 22 . 3 min read

BusinessJul 22
Gulf and South Asia Business: A Balancing Act Amidst Economic Challenges. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business: A Balancing Act Amidst Economic Challenges

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Asian economies are navigating complex economic landscapes, with a focus on diversification and regional integration.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 21
Gulf and South Asia Business Update: Navigating New Trade Routes Amidst Global Uncertainty. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business Update: Navigating New Trade Routes Amidst Global Uncertainty

An overview of the latest economic developments in Gulf and South Asia, focusing on trade agreements, investment trends, and challenges.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 20
Gulf-South Asia Trade: Dynamics Shift Amid Economic Challenges. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf-South Asia Trade: Dynamics Shift Amid Economic Challenges

Souk Weekly examines the evolving relationship between Gulf nations and South Asian economies, highlighting new trade pacts and regional cooperation in light of global economic pressures.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 19
Gulf and South Asia Business: A Closer Look at Economic Ties. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business: A Closer Look at Economic Ties

Exploring the intricate economic relationships between Gulf nations and South Asian countries, focusing on trade flows and investment.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 18
Gulf and South Asia Business: New Trade Deals Emerge Amidst Economic Shifts. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business: New Trade Deals Emerge Amidst Economic Shifts

A comprehensive overview of recent developments in trade and economic policies between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and South Asian nations.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 17
Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating Trade Dynamics Amidst Economic Uncertainty. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating Trade Dynamics Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Souk Weekly explores the intricate trade relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and South Asian countries, focusing on recent developments in oil prices, investment flows, and regional cooperation.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 16
Gulf-South Asia Trade Corridor: An Economic Lifeline Amidst Global Uncertainty. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf-South Asia Trade Corridor: An Economic Lifeline Amidst Global Uncertainty

Amid global economic volatility, the Gulf-South Asia trade corridor continues to flourish, bolstered by strategic partnerships and resilient market dynamics.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 14
Gulf and South Asia Business Leaders Seek to Diversify Amid Economic Challenges. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business Leaders Seek to Diversify Amid Economic Challenges

Business leaders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and South Asian markets are exploring new strategies for diversification and resilience.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 7
Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating Economic Shifts. Souk Weekly business.

Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating Economic Shifts

The Gulf and South Asian economies are adapting to global economic changes, focusing on diversification and trade alliances.

By Rasha Karim

BusinessJul 3
Your Pet Needs a Summer Travel Plan Too. Souk Weekly business cover.

Your Pet Needs a Summer Travel Plan Too

Boarding, sitters, and care options book out in peak season. The calm arrangement is the one made early.

By Marcus Okafor

BusinessJul 3
Choose a Summer Camp Like It Is a Service Contract. Souk Weekly business cover.

Choose a Summer Camp Like It Is a Service Contract

Hours, transport, refunds, and supervision matter more than the brochure. The right questions take one phone call.

By Sara Qureshi

BusinessJul 3
Hosting Relatives This Summer Deserves a Budget. Souk Weekly business cover.

Hosting Relatives This Summer Deserves a Budget

A house full of family is a joy with a grocery bill. Naming the costs early keeps the visit generous and the month intact.

By Sara Qureshi

BusinessJul 3
Read the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Screen Before You Tap. Souk Weekly business cover.

Read the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Screen Before You Tap

Splitting a payment feels lighter than it is. Four small instalments are still one full price with dates attached.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJul 3
Pause the Memberships Before You Fly. Souk Weekly business cover.

Pause the Memberships Before You Fly

Gyms, clubs, and classes often allow freezes that nobody requests. A month of unused fees is a quiet donation.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJul 3
Summer Heat Is a Test Your Car Should Not Fail. Souk Weekly business cover.

Summer Heat Is a Test Your Car Should Not Fail

Batteries, tyres, and coolant fail faster in extreme heat. The cheap check happens in July; the expensive one happens on the hard shoulder.

By Marcus Okafor

BusinessJul 3
A Car Parked for a Month Needs Its Own Checklist. Souk Weekly business cover.

A Car Parked for a Month Needs Its Own Checklist

Long trips are hard on the car that stays behind. Batteries drain, tyres flatten, and the heat works on everything while you are away.

By Marcus Okafor

BusinessJul 3
Close Up the Apartment Properly Before Annual Leave. Souk Weekly business cover.

Close Up the Apartment Properly Before Annual Leave

A month away is easier when the flat is prepared, not just locked. The cooling, the water, the fridge, and the paperwork each deserve five minutes.

By Lena Holloway

BusinessJul 3
Use the Long Holiday to Teach Kids About Money. Souk Weekly business cover.

Use the Long Holiday to Teach Kids About Money

Weeks at home are full of small transactions. Pocket money, real choices, and a visible savings goal teach more than any lecture.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJul 3
Give Your Household Money a Mid-Year Review. Souk Weekly business cover.

Give Your Household Money a Mid-Year Review

Half the year is gone and the numbers already tell a story. One honest hour in July beats a December surprise.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJul 3
Treat the Employer Flight Benefit Like a Budget Line. Souk Weekly business cover.

Treat the Employer Flight Benefit Like a Budget Line

Many Gulf contracts include an annual ticket or travel allowance. Used deliberately it funds the trip; ignored, it quietly evaporates.

By Marcus Okafor