Agent for change in the Middle-East. Currently Senior Director Economics and Investment Strategy in Riyadh. Tweets are my own.
Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Joined March 2012
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What Really Happened on October 7 @pularjs
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Israel's indiscriminate bombing is hitting hospitals, refugee camps, and killing thousands of innocent people. It must stop now.
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#FESCIOF: Ismail Radwan, lead economist, GCC, @WorldBank says introducing a carbon tax will help countries like #SaudiArabia to remove #fossilfuels subsidies, which are worth $500bn globally a year, diverting huge amount of money to SDGs.
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#ACempowerME asked: What is the most important event in 2022 that may shape the economy of the MENA region in 2023 and beyond? @WorldBank’s @Nadirmohammed5 weighs in...
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Met with a young talented #Yemeni lawyer today working hard for the future of his country. I always set out to inspire young people and end up being inspired by them.
Saudi women take the lead as the Kingdom builds its macroeconomic modelling capability. linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
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Stimulating discussions today with HE @falibrahim, #Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, @FeridBelhaj & @IndermitGill on various global and regional development issues. @WorldBankMENA
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On International Anti-Corruption Day, let’s remember corruption has the biggest impact on the poorest and most vulnerable. The @WorldBank is #UnitedAgainstCorruption in all its forms and steadfast in its determination to fight it. Read more: wrld.bg/e1MQ50LZSM4 #IACD2022
It was a great pleasure to be interviewed by the Centre for a Smart Future.
Have you checked out our interview with World Bank economist Ismail Radwan? @IsmailRad1
From public sector innovation to gulf region growth - watch the video for engaging and thought-provoking insights.😯🤯
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Brilliant session on ia the latest economic developments in the Gulf Region - with a focus on future Green Opportunities - delivered by World Bank's Regional Representative & team at
🇧🇪Belgium's House, #Riyadh yesterday morning.
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Sustainability and economic growth can go hand in hand in the GCC. Our report launched today shows how. linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
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Looking forward to this exciting event on trade finance linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
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Our new report on #jobs in #Kuwait offers insights in potential #civilservice #reforms
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Egypt's green social housing program supporting poverty and environment goals simultaneously.
A lesser-known benefit of a @WorldBank program in #Egypt that is making it easier for low-income families to have their own homes is that the program also addresses #ClimateChange.
Learn more about the program's construction plans & 7K units built so far: wrld.bg/9Waj50KQpFq
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Cash transfers not subsidies the answer in #MENA economies.
New blog: Despite the popularity of subsidies in #MENA, their effectiveness in reducing poverty is limited.
Cash transfers, an alternative to subsidies, lead to financial deepening and better benefits those who need help most. wrld.bg/ibCX50KOoRf
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