New book by Nabil Al-Mubarak explores two decades of Saudi economic change
Nabil Al-Mubarak's latest book, published by Jadawel, analyzes Saudi Arabia's economic transformation from 2005 to 2025 and examines key financial crises.
Key Takeaways
AIA new book by Nabil bin Abdullah Al-Mubarak, titled "The Making of Money and Business," was published in 2026 by Jadawel Publishing in Beirut. The book examines the transformation of the Saudi economy between 2005 and 2025, offering critical analyses of pivotal economic events such as the establishment of the Capital Market Authority and the stock market downturn. It also assesses the impact of government economic policies and the behavior of citizens toward the stock market.
The book highlights the accuracy of the author's earlier predictions about future challenges, including the consequences of certain economic policies and negative behaviors in response to the 2005 stock market fluctuations and the resulting social instability. Across its four chapters, the book discusses topics such as inflation, financial markets and stock exchanges, economic class thinking, economic indicators, the relationship between media and economic journalism, and the role of industrial, sovereign, and real estate funds in development.
Al-Mubarak also addresses the relationship between globalization and the world economy, critiques the Western capitalist system and its role in generating economic crises that benefit powerful nations, and calls for new solutions to these issues. The book emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in analyzing and understanding both Saudi and global economic crises over the past two decades.
In the introduction, Al-Mubarak notes that the book draws on articles previously published in Al-Eqtisadiah, Al-Riyadh, and Mal newspapers, providing commentary and analysis on economic events affecting Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. The aim is to offer critical and analytical perspectives to help readers understand the profound economic changes in the region.
Nabil bin Abdullah Al-Mubarak holds a master's degree in information management and financial management. He is the founder and former CEO of the Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) and currently serves as founder and CEO of a financial analytics company.
