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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has solidified its reputation as a premier financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, attracting some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals. Housing over 120 affluent families and individuals with a collective net worth exceeding $1 trillion, DIFC has...

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to provide more than $1.12 billion (€1 billion) in financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France in recovering from the devastating floods that struck these nations in 2023. The proposed aid package includes...

Exponential technologies will change our world, for good. This is our opinion, as tech optimists. Now, it’s always good to have a sanity check, or at least have a listen to the contrarian view. We reached out to Daron Acemoglu, who is an Institute Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts...

A recent analysis has shed light on the stark differences in climate change attitudes and concerns across the globe, revealing that the wealthiest 10% of people, primarily from developed countries, are responsible for half of the world’s carbon emissions. These individuals, who earn over $40,000 annually, contribute up to 40...

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs between April 2023 and March 2024 than initially reported, according to newly revised figures from the Department of Labor. This significant downward adjustment underscores the ongoing slowdown in the job market and is expected to reinforce the Federal Reserve’s anticipated move to start...

I am a CEO, not an economist, and I confess to having a strong affinity for capitalism. I believe if you want to help people, you should start a philanthropic organization. If you want to help a LOT of people, start a business. Capitalism is the undeniable wealth creator, but...

CEOWORLD magazine: Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Akash Kalra, whose work and research have been making waves in the field of international economics and sustainable development. Akash, thank you for joining us.  Akash Kalra: Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here. CEOWORLD magazine:...

Throughout recent decades, small businesses have played a crucial role in the US economy. Despite the temporary decline during the pandemic, entrepreneurial activity is currently on the rise. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses currently provide two-thirds of new jobs in the USA. The trend is further supported...

Seven Arab countries are currently grappling with persistent power outages, causing significant strain on both their populations and economies. While the underlying causes of these electricity shortages differ from nation to nation, the consequences are universally severe, particularly during the sweltering summer months when access to air conditioning is often...

In an unprecedented move, Starbucks has secured Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chief executive, with a compensation package that could reach an astonishing $113 million. This figure is significantly larger than that of his predecessor, Laxman Narasimhan, who was replaced after just 17...