Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

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4 pieces filed under office

BusinessNov 18
The HQ Rush: Why Everyone Is Opening a Regional Base in the Gulf. Souk Weekly business.

The HQ Rush: Why Everyone Is Opening a Regional Base in the Gulf

Multinationals are planting their Middle East headquarters in a handful of Gulf cities, and the competition to host them is fierce.

By Lena Holloway

BusinessNov 28
How Regional Startups Actually Raise Funding. Souk Weekly business.

How Regional Startups Actually Raise Funding

Demystifying the rounds, the terms, and the people who write the cheques.

By Marcus Okafor

TechnologyJul 8
The Gulf Startup Scene, Explained Without the Hype. Souk Weekly technology.

The Gulf Startup Scene, Explained Without the Hype

A plain-language map of where the region's founders, money, and momentum actually sit.

By Priya Chen

BusinessNov 13
Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer. Souk Weekly business.

Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer

Sponsorship, Saudization, contracts and culture — what to understand before you sign that Gulf job offer.

By Marcus Okafor