Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

office.

4 pieces filed under office

BusinessNov 18
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "The HQ Rush: Why Everyone Is Opening a Regional Base in the Gulf", covering office, skyline, headquarters, business on Souk Weekly.

The HQ Rush: Why Everyone Is Opening a Regional Base in the Gulf

Multinationals are planting their Middle East headquarters in a handful of Gulf cities, and the competition to host them is fierce.

By Lena Holloway

BusinessNov 28
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "How Regional Startups Actually Raise Funding", covering office, handshake, venture capital, funding on Souk Weekly.

How Regional Startups Actually Raise Funding

Demystifying the rounds, the terms, and the people who write the cheques.

By Marcus Okafor

TechnologyJul 8
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "The Gulf Startup Scene, Explained Without the Hype", covering office, startup, dubai, ecosystem on Souk Weekly.

The Gulf Startup Scene, Explained Without the Hype

A plain-language map of where the region's founders, money, and momentum actually sit.

By Priya Chen

BusinessNov 13
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer", covering office, skyline, expat, employment on Souk Weekly.

Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer

Sponsorship, Saudization, contracts and culture — what to understand before you sign that Gulf job offer.

By Marcus Okafor