Héla Miniaoui
Contributor
Héla Miniaoui is an associate professor of economics at Lusail University, Qatar and Sorbonne University-Doha. With deep expertise in Gulf and Middle East and North African economics, she brings a blend of academic scholarship and policy engagement to her work, having previously served as technical specialist at the United Nations’ International Labour Organization. Her research portfolio spans economic development, international trade, finance, Islamic banking, and sustainability issues.
Analysis
For SME Growth, Gulf Countries Need Supportive Ecosystems
Small and medium enterprises are central to Gulf diversification efforts, but strong, well-integrated support systems, including national small business administrations and public credit guarantee schemes, are needed to help them thrive.
14 min read
Yielding to Shortage: Gulf Crisis Prompts Fertilizer and Food Shocks
When transportation insurance withdrew from Gulf waters, it triggered an agricultural supply chain shock whose effects will reach crop yields in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America within a single growing season.
The Gulf Countries Need “Good Jobs” in Services
As the Gulf countries transition to a new energy order, creating “good jobs” in high-value export-oriented services that provide citizens with adequate benefits, economic security, and career ladders will help these economies diversify and achieve increased growth.
7 min read
Public-Private Partnerships Becoming the It Couple for Gulf Infrastructure Development
Successful public-private partnerships could help Gulf Arab states improve infrastructure without further burdening state resources.
11 min read
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Energy Transition
Regional sovereign wealth funds are increasingly focusing on sustainability, mobilizing resources for investments in alternative energy projects and demonstrating an alignment with their respective government’s strategy for the energy transition.
11 min read
