Culture and social impact, frequently appearing as separate conversations, collide as critical ingredients to tackle some challenges faced by businesses in the digital age. A Forbes article highlights this synergy calling out companies as ‘being the equivalent of corporate citizens.’ Given that ‘corporate citizen’ is an amalgamation of many hearts...

One of the most critical industries of our society, as a whole, is energy. We need it desperately, and always at the lowest cost. Most often than not, we get it from the farthest locations, where natural elements and resources are abundant, thanks to heavy industrial equipment and complex deals...

Onboarding new employees is a critical step in building a cohesive, effective team. However, many organizations struggle with this process, often applying a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to address the unique needs of individual hires. Payman Taei, Founder and CEO of Visme, has shared insights in his interview with me...

20% of the global population are dyslexic. And the world as we know it wouldn’t be the same without Dyslexic Thinkers. From the lightbulb to the aeroplane, the motor car to the iPhone, many of the world’s greatest breakthroughs have been the result of Dyslexic Thinking. Despite dyslexia being the...

Last week, senior officials from 14 Commonwealth African countries participated in training aimed at enhancing their ability to report on human rights obligations, including safeguarding basic economic, social, and cultural rights. This initiative is expected to improve compliance with follow-up recommendations from United Nations (UN) Human Rights Treaty Bodies, facilitating...

WHO/Europe has announced that the renowned WHO Barcelona course on health financing for universal health coverage (UHC) will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This edition features a specially tailored program for Central Asian countries designed to address the region’s specific health financing challenges. Organized by the WHO Barcelona Office for...

More than two-thirds of CEOs remain committed to their climate strategies, but many are altering the language and terminology used to communicate these efforts, according to a new survey by KPMG. While there is uncertainty about achieving near-term climate goals, most CEOs expect significant returns from their sustainability initiatives over...

Fleet Management Limited, a subsidiary of The Caravel Group Limited, has announced that Captain Rajalingam (‘Raja’) Subramaniam will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer starting in early 2025. Captain Subramaniam is set to join the company on October 21, 2024, in the capacity of "CEO Elect" before officially...

A newly released report from Global SWF on October 8, 2024, revealed that Abu Dhabi holds the title of the richest city globally in terms of sovereign wealth fund (SWF) assets, managing a staggering $1.7 trillion. The ranking, based on data and analysis from industry experts, highlighted the significant capital...