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As more expatriates express concerns over being priced out of Dubai due to escalating rental costs, Sharjah, a city with a history spanning 7,000 years, is positioning itself as an attractive nearby alternative. Located just north of Dubai, Sharjah has begun to attract investors thanks to a law passed less...

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, engaged with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank to develop actionable strategies aimed at fostering inclusive growth, sustainable development, financial inclusion, and climate resilience across Africa. Cardoso participated in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum, where...

A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) outlines how the world can achieve the ambitious energy targets set at last year’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai. These goals, which include tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, are essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and...

The new Health Impact Investment Platform is officially moving forward with its first country health investment plans, marking a significant step in transforming initial commitments into operational projects. This groundbreaking collaboration, involving Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the World Health Organization (WHO), and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), aims to strengthen...

Our nation was founded on the principle of "no taxation without representation," yet today, you and I continue to fund a government that increasingly dictates what we can't do while burdening us with inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. This situation must change. The time has come for a comprehensive turnaround in...

How did the divisions between left and right get so extreme? Are we, as some say, on the brink of another civil war? Separating the rhetoric from the reality has always been a challenge — and in today's media landscape it's even harder. But for anyone who wants to find...

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of 23andMe Holding Co. has reiterated her commitment to taking the genetic testing company private following the resignation of its independent board members. In a memo to employees, Wojcicki expressed her belief that removing 23andMe from the pressures of public markets would offer the best...

Australian pension funds Equip Super and TelstraSuper are in discussions to merge, potentially forming a $41 billion fund. This move marks another consolidation among smaller players in the pension industry. According to a statement released Wednesday, the boards of both funds have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to move...

Dollarama (DOL.TO) shares surged over 8% on Wednesday, driven by a boost in sales from budget-conscious shoppers purchasing household essentials. CEO Neil Rossy noted that the challenging economic climate is also attracting wealthier customers who typically wouldn't shop at the discount retailer's stores. Montreal-based company reported a 4.7% increase in...

Zhang Yiming, cofounder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has overtaken Zhong Shanshan, Chairman of beverage giant Nongfu Spring, to become the richest person in China. Zhang, 40, has secured the top spot with a net worth of $45.6 billion, slightly ahead of Zhong’s $43.3 billion. Zhang stepped down as chairman...