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Funds Global MENA welcomes exclusive opinion article pitches from industry professionals. The magazine will not, however, publish articles published elsewhere or primarily repurposed; the content must be unique to Funds Global MENA.

To be considered for submission, please send a short synopsis and proposed title for your article to Funds Global MENA deputy editor Benjamin David.

Opinion article submission guidelines:

  • The primary purpose of writing an op-ed is to draw attention to an important issue that requires action (whether this is positive acknowledgement or negative criticism). The author should supplement their argument with clearly stated opinions on the issue.
  • Any submissions must be exclusive to Funds Global MENA.
  • Avoid 'back to basics' pitches. We are looking more for opinions on solving problems rather than discussions on what the problems are.
  • The article must be 600-800 words, search engine optimised and with links to relevant companies/reports mentioned. Please also supply a one or two-sentence summary of the article that incorporates the article keywords and author's name.
  • Opinion/comment articles should have a clear thesis and examine topics/subjects. They should not be product advertisements. Product advertisements, 'salesy' content or advertorials will not be accepted.
  • Funds Global MENA house style is in British English.
  • A member of the editorial team will send you the URL for the live content if and when it is published. We'd encourage you to promote your work by tagging @FundsGlobalMENA in your social media promotions.

Opinion

Change brings progress and long-term opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Saudi_ArabiaNaomi Waistell, an emerging markets fund manager at Polar Capital, analyses change in Saudi Arabia – a hydrocarbon country with green ambitions and which is set on a major economic...

New income streams

Romil_PatelAlthough it is awash with oil and, therefore, capital, the Gulf region is at a critical juncture: it must diversify its...

Executive Interviews

INTERVIEW: ‘Financing is the blood of Iran’s economy’

Amid a fresh wave of American sanctions, Romil Patel spoke to Meysam Hamedi, director of financial markets and instruments at Iran’s Securities & Exchange Organization (SEO).

INTERVIEW: Totally mega

In 2016, global consulting firm PWC forecast the emergence of five global ‘megatrends’ in the next two decades. Stephen Anderson, its Middle East clients and markets leader, talks about their...

INTERVIEW: Protecting the investment

Rasmala’s trade finance fund recently passed $100 million in assets. Doug Bitcon, head of credit strategies, explains why he has to be hands-on.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: A natural interest in the topic

Since 2016, Guillermo Ortiz has been a chairman of Latin America’s BTG Pactual. The former central banker of Mexico talks to Nick Fitzpatrick.

Roundtables

Middle East Investor Roundtable 2020: Dimensions of diversification

Investors in the Middle East consider the tools that will be needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis, the continued appetite for dividend and why it’s all about tech. Chaired by Romil Patel.

South Africa asset management roundtable: Global rebound on ice

Experts discuss the investment implications of the coronavirus pandemic, a delayed rebound in global growth and dealing with South Africa’s energy issues head on. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.

South African roundtable: Taking the bull by the horns

Our panel discusses Chinese investment in Africa, financial institutions’ contribution to economic sustainability and regulatory concerns. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.

ROUNDTABLE: Hooked to the global caravan

With the MENA region at a tipping point, our panellists talk about economic diversification, the impact of regulation and the delayed Saudi Aramco listing. Chaired by Romil Patel in Dubai.