An analysis of OPEC Plus, oil supply cuts, COVID-era demand shocks, and the risk of deeper global industrial contraction.

A political-economic novel that presents a fictionalized account of the history of financial systems, through a dramatic narrative linking the evolution of financial institutions with major economic transformations. The novel explores conceptual themes of wealth, stability, and governance within an engaging storyline. It ranked among the top best-selling books on Jamalon.

A suite of smart accounting tools, thoughtfully crafted to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and even consumers in enhancing their financial and economic performance. Fully developed from the ground up using open-source technologies, these tools are built to evolve and scale continuously. They are more than just tools—they represent a social responsibility initiative aimed at enabling individuals and elevating financial decision-making in a practical and accessible way for everyone.

An inquiry into the changing forms of symbolism across media eras, where tools evolve while human aims endure, and the pursuit of meaning moves between perception, trial and the wisdom of divine counterbalance.

An economic book providing a focused overview of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, analyzing its implementation mechanisms through the lens of macroeconomic theories. It connects the vision’s strategic objectives with the scientific foundations of economic growth and structural transformation. The book achieved significant success, topping bestseller lists on Jamalon and among Arabic books on Amazon.

Interactive challenge inspired by the classic 2048 game, redesigned with an economic and strategic spirit. With every move, the player combines matching numbers to reach higher values while trying to preserve enough space on the board and avoid running out of possible moves. Every small decision can create a new opportunity or close the path to the next one, much like economic thinking and resource management.

A political-economic novel set during the Ukhaydhirid era, presenting a narrative that uncovers hidden aspects of financial administration and both domestic and foreign policies. The story highlights the transformations that led to macroeconomic reforms aimed at strengthening economic and political sustainability. The novel gained notable recognition, ranking third among best-selling Arabic literature and fiction books on Amazon.

A political-economic book focusing on the Kuwaiti economy, introducing the concept of a sound economic vision based on structural solutions targeting macroeconomic challenges. The book distinguishes between macroeconomics and microeconomics, emphasizing that micro-level reforms alone cannot achieve overall sustainability. It received official attention, with a copy presented to the then Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

An analysis of Kuwait’s economy, addressing oil dependence, fiscal challenges, and opportunities for diversification and sustainable growth.

A reading of the state’s face before its citizens: how is government seen when it becomes a screen? The digital divide, experience design, and expectation management—where all prior structures are tested in a single fingertip.

A calm analytical space for reading Kuwait’s economic, administrative, and institutional policy paths — beyond daily headlines, and through the deeper trends that reveal the state’s ability to turn wealth, institutions, and public trust into lasting national capacity.

An explanation of economic sustainability in Kuwait and the need to shift dependence from oil exports to productive private-sector exports.

A critique of Aramco’s valuation debate, arguing that governance, strategic influence, and investor demand matter beyond asset-based estimates.

An explanation of feasibility studies and why they matter before investing in or launching a project.

Sudoku is an interactive logic challenge built around focus, pattern recognition, and careful decision-making. The player fills the number grid correctly without repeating numbers across rows, columns, or boxes. This challenge combines simplicity with depth, testing calm thinking, strategic observation, and the ability to solve problems one step at a time.

An overview of Vision 2030 of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from concept to execution, highlighting its impact on economic diversification, sustainability, and future growth.

In this episode of Arbaa, host Alwaleed Al-Easa sits down with Abdullah Al-Salloum for a deep and thought-provoking discussion on the nature of money, the evolution of the global financial system, and the relationship between wealth and societal prosperity, under the title: “Wealth Abundance Does Not Indicate Societal Prosperity.” The episode begins with a simple but powerful modern-day question: What does money actually represent today? Are paper currencies still tied to real value as they once were when backed by gold? From there, Abdullah Al-Salloum takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of money — from barter systems and direct exchange, to the use of precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper as stores of value, and eventually to the rise of paper currencies, central banking, and the modern monetary system. Al-Salloum explains how the financial system evolved from paper certificates representing physical ownership of gold stored in vaults into today’s fiat currency system, where money is no longer backed by tangible assets. The conversation explores the historic turning point in 1971, when U.S. President Richard Nixon ended the convertibility of the U.S. dollar into gold, fundamentally reshaping the global economy and establishing the modern fiat money system. The episode also discusses the relationship between the U.S. dollar and oil, and how the “petrodollar” system helped preserve global demand for the dollar even after the gold standard ended. Throughout the interview, complex economic concepts are explained in a simple and accessible way, including inflation, deflation, money supply, interest rates, and the role of central banks in managing economic stability. Al-Salloum uses practical real-life examples to illustrate how prices are formed through supply and demand, and why rising prices do not necessarily indicate greed by merchants, but can instead reflect shortages in supply or excessive liquidity in the market. The discussion also examines government intervention in markets and the debate surrounding price controls. Al-Salloum argues that sustainable economic solutions are not achieved through artificially restricting prices or indiscriminately distributing money, but through increasing productivity, expanding supply, encouraging investment, and maintaining a healthy balance between monetary policy and the real needs of society. On a broader social and economic level, Abdullah Al-Salloum presents a different perspective on the meaning of prosperity. He explains that societal well-being should not be measured merely by the amount of money distributed to citizens, but by the strength and stability of the middle class, the reduction of inequality between social classes, and the availability of quality education, healthcare, and sustainable economic opportunities. The episode further explores how inflation and excessive liquidity can widen wealth gaps and increase living costs, even in wealthy societies. The conversation also touches on progressive taxation, the role of governments in promoting economic fairness, and how economic policy can make upward mobility into the middle class easier while making excessive concentration of wealth more difficult — ultimately helping maintain social balance and long-term stability. A rich and intellectually engaging episode that offers a clear yet profound exploration of the history of money, the mechanics of the modern financial system, the causes of inflation, the relationship between currency and the real economy, and the true foundations of economic prosperity and social stability in the modern world.

In this episode of Fnjan, host Abdulrahman Abu Malih sits down with Abdullah Al-Salloum for an in-depth conversation about the future of Gulf economies and one of the region’s most pressing questions: When will the Gulf economy move beyond oil dependence? The discussion explores the structure of Gulf economies and the similarities and differences between Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain. Abdullah Al-Salloum provides a detailed analysis of how heavily these countries rely on oil and gas revenues, and how this dependence affects the private sector, labor markets, and long-term economic sustainability. The episode also examines the concept of the rentier economy and how reliance on resource revenues has limited the development of a truly independent private sector in several Gulf states. Al-Salloum discusses Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and Vision 2030, highlighting the role of major economic studies and strategic planning in shaping the country’s reforms. The conversation covers privatization, economic diversification, industrial localization, foreign investment, and the impact of taxes — including VAT — on both the economy and everyday citizens. The episode also explains, in simple and practical terms, how Gulf economies function internally, how money flows between governments and the private sector, and why fluctuations in oil prices directly influence citizens’ livelihoods. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the political and social challenges surrounding economic reform, particularly in Kuwait. Abdullah Al-Salloum further addresses Kuwait’s political reality and the difficulty of implementing economic reforms within a system shaped by parliamentary dynamics and multiple centers of decision-making. He argues that democracy within a rentier economy faces structural limitations in delivering meaningful economic reform, as major policy changes often carry high political costs when they affect subsidies, public spending, and state-provided benefits. The conversation also explores government subsidies, disguised unemployment, the future of employment in the Gulf, and the possibility of building productive, export-oriented economies instead of remaining overwhelmingly dependent on natural resources. In addition, the episode touches on Gulf economic integration and the role of regional trade and local industries in strengthening long-term sustainability. A rich and thought-provoking episode filled with economic analysis and strategic insight, offering viewers and listeners a clearer understanding of how Gulf economies operate today — and what may shape their future in the decades ahead.