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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are set for slower growth this year due to ongoing oil production cuts, with Saudi Arabia's economy being significantly impacted, according to a poll of economists. A survey conducted between July 8 and 22 involving 24 economists forecasts that Saudi Arabia's economy will grow...

Marketing Director of the SEVEN PIECES brand, a leading expert on integrated marketing communications and developer of apple bio-leather, talks about the prospects of using bio-leather in light and heavy industry. According to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, natural leather's negative impact on the ecology far outweighs that of bio-leather. Therefore,...

Global income and wealth inequality significantly contribute to the economic crises experienced worldwide each year. Income inequality has been a problem for a long time. It started when wealth was concentrated during the monarchies and controlled by a few rich families. Burundi has the highest income or wealth inequality globally,...

Five Below announced Tuesday that its CEO and President, Joel Anderson, has resigned as the discount retailer faces declining sales and other challenges. The Philadelphia-based company, which caters to teens, has been grappling with reduced spending by lower-income shoppers and increasing theft. Consequently, it has also lowered its financial outlook...

HSBC announced on Wednesday that Georges Elhedery will assume the role of group CEO starting September 2. Elhedery, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will replace outgoing head Noel Quinn. HSBC has not yet announced a successor for Elhedery as CFO. During the transition, Quinn will work closely with Elhedery to...

Latin America's economic growth has lagged behind Asia's in the twenty-first century, expanding at only half the pace. A recent World Bank study attributes this to the region's cities lacking productivity. Over the past two decades, rural areas experienced economic boosts due to advancements in agriculture and increased global demand...

The United States boasts the highest number of billionaires globally, while Switzerland leads in average wealth per person. Germany also ranks prominently in these metrics. According to the latest Global Wealth Report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Germany is home to around 3300 billionaires. In contrast, the USA has approximately...

The modern work environment has undergone a seismic shift, largely accelerated by the global pandemic, as organizations worldwide transitioned to remote and hybrid work models. This transition has not been a mere temporary adjustment but a profound transformation in “when,” “where” and “how” we work. The emergence of these new...

Across the globe, 91 countries and territories have implemented full or partial bans on plastic bags. Africa has been particularly proactive in this area, while Europe predominantly opts for charging fees or taxes to curb plastic bag usage. However, the trend in Europe is shifting towards bans, especially for smaller...

New research has revealed that Canada is the country that most people around the world want to relocate to. Experts at 1st Move International analyzed Google search data to see where people were looking to immigrate — and the North American nation appeared more than any other. More than 1.5 million...