Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

currency.

2 pieces filed under currency

BusinessOct 9
Anchored to the Greenback: The Gulf's Dollar Pegs Explained. Souk Weekly business.

Anchored to the Greenback: The Gulf's Dollar Pegs Explained

Most Gulf currencies are tied to the US dollar at a fixed rate, a quiet arrangement that shapes the region's economics in profound ways.

By Priya Chen

BusinessMay 14
Remittances and FX Timing: Stop Donating Money to the Exchange House. Souk Weekly business.

Remittances and FX Timing: Stop Donating Money to the Exchange House

How to send money home for less, and why chasing the 'perfect rate' usually backfires.

By Sara Qureshi