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23 pieces filed under trade

Middle East Tensions Mount Amid Regional Power Dynamics
As geopolitical tensions rise in the region, new diplomatic challenges emerge, impacting trade and security dynamics.
By Rasha Karim
WorldAug 29
Regional Dynamics in the Gulf: A Shifting Landscape of Trade and Diplomacy
The region's economic interdependence continues to evolve, with new alliances forming and old rivalries persisting.
By Rasha Karim
WorldAug 21
Regional Dynamics Evolve Amidst Global Shifts
Souk Weekly examines how recent geopolitical developments are reshaping the dynamics within and beyond the region.
By Rasha Karim
WorldAug 11
Regional Dynamics Shift as Global Crude Prices Surge
The resurgence of global crude prices is reshaping economic dynamics in the Gulf and beyond, with implications for trade, investment, and local industries.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessAug 11
Gulf-South Asia Business Links Strengthen Amidst Economic Challenges
The Gulf and South Asian economies are navigating through mixed economic conditions, with some sectors thriving while others face challenges.
By Rasha Karim
WorldAug 10
Navigating the Shifting Sands of Regional Diplomacy
The Gulf region continues to witness subtle but significant shifts in alliances and economic policies, reflecting broader global dynamics.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessAug 4
Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating New Trade Routes
As regional economies seek new avenues for growth, the Gulf and South Asian markets continue to integrate through trade and investment.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessJul 30Gulf and South Asia Business: Navigating Economic Opportunities Amidst Regulatory Shifts
The business landscape in the Gulf and South Asia is evolving, with new opportunities emerging from regulatory reforms and growing regional integration.
By Rasha Karim
WorldJul 28
Regional Dynamics Shift as Global Powers Adjust Strategies
Souk Weekly analyzes the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on recent developments and their implications for trade, security, and diplomatic relations.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessJul 28
Gulf and South Asia Business Climate Shifts as Trade Relations Evolve
Business ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and South Asian nations continue to strengthen, driven by economic reforms and diversification strategies.
By Rasha Karim
PoliticsJul 25
Regional Tensions Escalate as Trade Disputes and Diplomatic Rifts Persist
Souk Weekly examines the intricate web of trade disputes, diplomatic rifts, and political maneuvering across the Middle East and North Africa.
By Rasha Karim
BusinessJul 22
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
BusinessJul 19
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 16
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
WorldJul 1
The Frankincense Road and the Memory of Trade
The ancient perfume route still lingers in the region's ports, palates and sense of its own history
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessJul 1
The Old Spice Road Is Reborn as Logistics
The routes that once carried cardamom and pepper now move containers, and the region is again the world's crossroads
By Lena Holloway
BusinessJun 30
The Free Zones Are Growing Up
Built to attract anyone, the region's free zones are now choosing whom they want to become
By Diego Arroyo
WorldJun 30
The Indian Ocean Was Always a Single Market
Long before borders and passports, the monsoon stitched three continents into one breathing economy
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessJun 29
The Spice Trade Never Ended. It Just Changed Hands.
The old routes that built the region's wealth still run, now wearing the clothes of containers and commodity desks
By Priya Chen
BusinessJun 29
The Region's Airlines Are Really Infrastructure Bets
The flag carriers are less about flying than about wiring a small geography into the center of global trade
By Lena Holloway
BusinessJun 28
Free Zones and the Architecture of Ambition
How the special economic zone became the region's signature instrument for importing growth, and where it quietly runs out of road
By Priya Chen
WorldJun 28
The Indian Ocean Is Quietly Becoming the Center of the World Again
For centuries the ocean linking the Gulf, East Africa, and South Asia was the heart of trade, and it is quietly returning to that role
By Sara Qureshi
OpinionJun 18
Small Businesses Need a Shipping Buffer
Regional uncertainty makes delivery promises harder. A visible buffer can protect customers, cash flow and reputation.
By Diego Arroyo