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Melissa Hancock

Melissa Hancock is the author of Gulf Brief – Fortune's weekly newsletter which spotlights the investment trends and business opportunities that matter across the region. Melissa has specialized in covering the region for 20 years, during which time she has worked for a range of well-known publications including AGBI, MEED, Forbes Middle East and MEES. She also served as MENA Editor for The Banker, the FT’s monthly banking magazine.

Amid the Gulf’s increasingly competitive landscape, Bahrain is carving out a distinct investment strategy
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Amid the Gulf’s increasingly competitive landscape, Bahrain is carving out a distinct investment strategy
By Melissa HancockJuly 14, 2026
Bahrain EDB bids to win investors despite mounting headwinds 
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Bahrain EDB bids to win investors despite mounting headwinds 
By Melissa HancockJuly 14, 2026
OPEC+ to pump more oil as market fears shift from shortage to glut 
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OPEC+ to pump more oil as market fears shift from shortage to glut 
By Melissa HancockJuly 7, 2026
From missiles to malware: Why the Gulf is stepping up its operational resilience 
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From missiles to malware: Why the Gulf is stepping up its operational resilience 
By Melissa HancockJuly 7, 2026
Gulf bond markets extend their rally despite uncertain outlook
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Gulf bond markets extend their rally despite uncertain outlook
By Melissa HancockJune 30, 2026
GCC debt markets have rallied since the ceasefire, but tight liquidity remains a key hurdle 
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GCC debt markets have rallied since the ceasefire, but tight liquidity remains a key hurdle 
By Melissa HancockJune 30, 2026
Saudi PIF’s governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center
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Saudi PIF’s governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center
By Melissa HancockJune 23, 2026
Saudi Aramco’s chairman calls for “energy realism” 
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Saudi Aramco’s chairman calls for “energy realism” 
By Melissa HancockJune 23, 2026
U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
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U.S.-Iran interim deal: What could a Gulf bounce back look like?
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
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Gulf private credit opportunities shine amid global volatility 
By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
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Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
By Melissa HancockJune 10, 2026
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
Middle East
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
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SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
The U.S. and Europe feared the Iran conflict would curtail the Gulf’s appetite for global investments. The opposite is true
Middle East
The U.S. and Europe feared the Iran conflict would curtail the Gulf’s appetite for global investments. The opposite is true
By Melissa HancockJune 2, 2026
Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?  
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Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?  
By Melissa HancockJune 1, 2026
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