Posts From Rami Ayyub
International
Security
Gangs undermine confidence in Mexican-Chinese trade
Recent trade agreements and legislative action in Mexico and China create a positive outlook for both economies. The strength of Mexican gangs, however, threatens to undermine confidence in bilateral trade
Finance
International
Western and Islamic bank compliance a two-way street
With the Islamic financial sector growing rapidly in recent years, Western banks and their Islamic counterparts must make legal and regulatory compliance a top priority. As transnational trade realizes the
Middle East/North Africa
Natural resources and energy
Oman and BP finalise natural gas deal, signalling regional change
The Sultanate’s recent natural gas deal with BP signals greater economic and energy prowess for Oman, and a shift toward independent action rather than cooperation with other Gulf nations. Oman