CommodityFeaturedGold ETFs lost USD 6.7 billion in H1 2024, worst in more than ten yearsIFM CorrespondentJuly 18, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 18, 2024 The aggregate holdings of gold ETFs increased further, and their total assets under management stayed steady at USD 233 billion... Read more
FeaturedUtilitiesStart-up of the Week: Qatium & the art called Digital Water ManagementIFM CorrespondentJuly 17, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 17, 2024 Qatium's one of the biggest success stories has been its solution for the Canadian city of Waterloo, which had uniquely limited visibility into its water distribution network... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAlphabet in talks to buy cybersecurity start-up Wiz for USD 23 billionIFM CorrespondentJuly 17, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 17, 2024 Alphabet has decided against pursuing a takeover of HubSpot, a provider of online marketing software... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementQatar sees fastest growth in non-energy sectors and household wealthIFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024 In June 2024, financial services companies in Qatar reported an even stronger increase in both new contracts and overall business activity... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateDubai rents will continue to rise, but at a slower pace in 2024IFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024 Freehold villa developments in Dubai experienced phenomenal growth, surpassing the highest peak values recorded in 2014... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVirtual Brainstorming: All you need to knowIFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Virtual brainstorming can be carried out with remote, hybrid, or even in-person teams... Read more
FeaturedMarketsEgypt aims to boost investment, open new markets as it targets 5% growth by 2026IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 14, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 14, 2024 Egypt aims to become a global hub for green hydrogen production by 2030... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Nik Storonsky-led Revolut eyes breakthrough 2024IFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2024 Nik Storonsky started his financial career as a trader at Lehman Brothers following his graduation... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasLebanon extends deadline for licensing round for offshore oilIFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2024 The current tensions between Israel and Lebanon are jeopardising the 2022 agreement... Read more
AviationFeaturedIF Insights: How Boeing’s guilty plea in DOJ probe will affect the companyIFM CorrespondentJuly 11, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 11, 2024 As part of the plea deal, Boeing is supposed to pay a criminal fine of USD 243.6 million, doubling an earlier agreement... Read more