FeaturedPorts and ShippingIF Insights: Syria & DP World ink USD 800 million deal for port developmentIFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2025 Ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa... Read more
IndustryMagazineAre African ports ready for global trade boom?IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 The ports which are facing problems in Africa are exacerbated by corruption, bureaucratic delays, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks... Read more
EconomyMagazineThe return of Trump: Economy faces new testsIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 4, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 4, 2025 Donald Trump has promised tax cuts, which may offset some risk and spur growth, especially if coupled with productivity-enhancing investments... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineGreen Banking: Promising future, yet challengingIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 Green banking, has transformed itself from a niche concept to a central strategy for financial institutions... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Francesco Caltagirone’s influence grows in Italian banksIFM CorrespondentMarch 7, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 7, 2025 Francesco Caltagirone is among the wealthiest individuals in Italy, with an estimated net worth of USD 6.33 billion as of 2025... Read more
IndustryMagazineUsing the sun: Solar revolution in Saudi ArabiaIFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 Saudi Arabia is stimulating the development of new industries, attracting foreign investments, and nurturing an innovative culture by improving its solar power infrastructure... Read more
EconomyMagazineSporting success drives Saudi’s economic growthIFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 Saudi Arabia is embracing digital transformation in sports, integrating blockchain, AI, and VR... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineHigh interest rates: PE’s biggest challenge?IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 In the United States, private equity firms have created 12 million jobs and contributed 6.5% to the GDP, amounting to $1.4 trillion... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Justin Hotard to lead Nokia’s transformationIFM CorrespondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Justin Hotard has worked for major tech companies like Santa Clara and Intel during his more than 25 years in the field... Read more
BankingFeaturedDeutsche Bank may exit some businesses, CEO says after profit missIFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2025 Deutsche Bank has changed its target for this year's cost-to-income ratio from less than 62% to less than 65% to make investments... Read more