Harry Clynch

Harry Clynch is a British journalist based in London. He is the Features Editor at Disruption Banking and writes about finance, politics and international affairs. On Twitter @clynchharry

Gulf | Jan 18, 2024

Analysis

How Red Sea tension is hurting China's auto industry in EU, US

The Houthis initially claimed to be only targeting ships linked to Israel, but Chinese shipping is also in peril despite its friendliness to the Houthis' supporter Iran.

Gulf | Jan 13, 2024

Analysis

Middle East’s economic woes to drive interest in 'stablecoins' in 2024

Experts say the crypto industry has a bright year ahead in the Middle East and North Africa, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for decentralized finance.

Israel | Nov 27, 2023

As Israel’s economy slows, investors ask how long will Hamas war go on

Despite fears, previous periods of violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank showed the Israeli economy emerging stronger on the other side.

Israeli soldiers patrol in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel on November 5, 2023, nearly a month after the October 7 attack by Palestinian militants that left more that 1400 Isaelis dead. The printing press in Beeri, an Israeli community that suffered one of Hamas's worst atrocities on October 7, has started up again in a small step towards recovery. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP

Gulf | Sep 23, 2023

Analysis

China builds reach by backing Middle East water projects

In its latest financial deal, China has agreed to provide a new credit facility to expand Saudi Arabia's water generation and power portfolio.

People watch a water curtain fountain at the Boulevard entertainment city in Riyadh on August 29, 2023. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel | Sep 3, 2023

Analysis

In Europe's cannabis market, Morocco faces stiff competition from Israel

A cannabis field is seen in the village of Azila in Ketama region at the foot of the marginalized and underdeveloped mountainous region of Rif, Morocco, Sept. 16, 2022.

Saudi Arabia | Aug 27, 2023

Tadawul posts losses but Saudi markets remain fundamentally strong

'A bit of a correction' sheds some prior gains on the Saudi stock index, but professionals see reasons to keep investing in the kingdom.

Gulf | Jun 5, 2023

Goldman Sachs latest bank to expand in Gulf as balance of power shifts

Economic trends are incentivizing multinational banks and financial services firms to expand their operations in the Gulf region.

Gulf | May 27, 2023

Instability in Pakistan increases risks for UAE, Saudi Arabia

People carrying flags of Pakistan take part in a rally to show solidarity with Pakistan's army in Islamabad on May 17, 2023, after military installations were allegedly damaged by supporters of former Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan following his arrest last week.

Gulf | Apr 2, 2023

Saudi's Aramco could list in Hong Kong as China relations warm

Aramco's latest deals in the Chinese market are fueling speculation that the Saudi giant could be set to list one of its subsidiary companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE).