Decoding the Future of MENA Financial Markets

MENA Market Lab

Decoding the future of Middle East and North Africa Financial markets

Decoding the Future of MENA Financial Markets, MENA Market Lab

Denis Collot

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>For many coming here in the Gulf and UAE in particular, security is an important part of the discussion. Much has been said about the climate in UK and London, where even in the best neighbourhoods, walking while chatting on the phone or taking a picture is taking a big risk.</li><li>Recently, the police raided a flat in the city where they discovered over 50 000 phones in various stages of dismantling, hacking and all.</li><li>I also discovered recently bicycle hijacking ! Two guys on a scooter stop a cyclist, threaten him with a hammer and speed away with the bicycle.</li></ul>

For many coming here in the Gulf and UAE in particular, security is an important part of the discussion. Much has been said about the climate in UK and London, where even in the best neighbourhoods, walking while chatting on the phone or taking a picture is taking a big risk.Recently, the police raided a flat in the city where they discovered over 50 000 phones in various stages of dismantling, hacking and all.I also discovered recently bicycle hijacking ! Two guys on a scooter stop a cyclist, threaten him with a hammer and speed away with the bicycle.

Flash : Egypt & Kuwait, May 1st 2025