Episode 8-Exploring the MENA Capital Markets Landscape

Over the past decade, Middle Eastern bond markets have experienced significant growth. With governments and corporates tapping into these markets, bonds have become an essential tool.

In parallel, the emergence of private credit has added a new dimension to the region’s financial landscape. Furthermore, Islamic finance and sukuk in particular continue to thrive as a distinct and influential segment of the MENA's financial ecosystem.

In our eighth episode we spoke to Sharif Eid. Sharif is a Partner and Co-Head of Fixed Income at Amwal Capital Partners, a MENA-focused investment manager. He has been an investor in MENA debt markets for the past 15 years, covering public and private markets.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Sharif's thoughts and outlook on EM and macro-risks
• His outlook on MENA fixed income for 2024
• Looking at the emergence of private credit in the MENA and globally
• The challenges in the sukuk market from an investor's perspective

Intro theme song-'Tales of the Arabian Nights' composed by StudioKolomna via Pixabay