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A recent PwC CEO survey highlighted that 84% of Qatar’s top business leaders are optimistic about the emirate's growth in 2024, with 71% planning to increase hiring—figures nearly twice the global average. Additionally, 68% of respondents expressed confidence in their firms’ revenue potential over the next three years, reinforcing the...

A recent KPMG survey of over 1,300 corporate leaders worldwide reveals a surprising optimism among CEOs, even as global economic confidence wanes. Despite the economic pressures, an overwhelming 92% of CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next three years, a level of hiring enthusiasm not seen since 2020....

We sat down with one of the most authoritative and recognized experts in the field of watchmaking, Serge Maillard (SM), who runs Europa Star, a family business and the world’s oldest private media publication dedicated to watches, which has been running continuously. Europa Star is a reference, almost like the...

In a rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the transition to distributed work has ushered in unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To explore how organizations can navigate this new reality, I spoke with Adel El Mawla and Asaël Akkerman, co-founders of Workplaced. Their platform takes a data-driven approach to workplace strategy, helping companies...

A new survey conducted by the non-profit DataHaven has revealed that approximately 40% of Connecticut adults are facing financial challenges or "just getting by." The findings show that more residents report being in worse financial shape compared to a year ago than those who say their situation has improved, with...

Global trading network GTN has announced Christopher Gregory as its new CEO for Europe. Gregory will spearhead the company’s efforts to strengthen its footprint in the region, a critical element of GTN’s worldwide growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years of experience in SaaS solutions, brokerage services, and fintech, Gregory has...

Climate change is an undeniable reality for humanity. While the climate has always been subject to changes, sometimes warmer and other times cooler over the millions of years of the Earth’s history, today's awareness of these changes has been largely shaped by political and social agendas. The climate change movement...

Ananda Krishnan, the reclusive billionaire known for his transformative deals and philanthropic endeavors, has passed away at the age of 86. His investment holding company confirmed his death in a statement, highlighting his significant contributions to Malaysia’s economic development and corporate landscape. The statement also noted that his philanthropy positively...

Confidence among EU business leaders in Europe’s economic prospects has plummeted during the second half of this year, according to a survey released on November 28. The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) reported a sharp decline in its key business sentiment index, which fell from 58 to 47, dipping...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has achieved a new personal wealth milestone, reaching a net worth of $348 billion. This record cements his status as the richest person in history. His wealth has seen a significant boost following a rapid rise in Tesla's stock price, which gained momentum after the...