Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

skyline.

7 pieces filed under skyline

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

BusinessAug 14
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Explained. Souk Weekly business.

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Explained

These state-owned investment giants turn today's oil revenue into tomorrow's income, and they have become some of the most powerful players in global finance.

By Lena Holloway

BusinessJul 19
After the Barrel: Why Gulf States Are Diversifying Away From Oil. Souk Weekly business.

After the Barrel: Why Gulf States Are Diversifying Away From Oil

The push to build economies beyond crude is older than the headlines suggest, and it is driven by demographics as much as climate.

By Marcus Okafor

WorldFeb 18
Qatar in 48 Hours. Souk Weekly world.

Qatar in 48 Hours

A long layover or a quick weekend — here is how to see the best of Doha before your flight out.

By Sara Qureshi

BusinessApr 16
REITs and Savings Schemes: Property Income Without the Plumbing. Souk Weekly business.

REITs and Savings Schemes: Property Income Without the Plumbing

How to earn from real estate and structured savings plans without ever unblocking a tenant's sink.

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

BusinessAug 7
Vision 2030, Decoded: What Saudi Arabia's Master Plan Actually Says. Souk Weekly business.

Vision 2030, Decoded: What Saudi Arabia's Master Plan Actually Says

Behind the glossy renders and stadium signings sits a sprawling document about weaning a petrostate off oil.

By Lena Holloway