Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

cash.

2 pieces filed under cash

BusinessJun 28
Gold Souks, Fintech, and the Stubborn Persistence of Cash. Souk Weekly business.

Gold Souks, Fintech, and the Stubborn Persistence of Cash

A region racing toward digital payments still trusts the weight of gold and the feel of a banknote

By Lena Holloway

BusinessMar 18
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "Building an Emergency Fund in Dirhams Before You Build Anything Else", covering cash, wallet, savings, dirhams on Souk Weekly.

Building an Emergency Fund in Dirhams Before You Build Anything Else

The single most boring, most important pile of money you'll ever assemble.

By Lena Holloway