IF Insights: Syria & DP World ink USD 800 million deal for port development
Ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa...
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Nigeria’s costly fight for stability
Foreign capital flows into Nigeria surged in the first half of 2024 to $5.98 billion, over double the $2.16 billion recorded for the same period in 2023...
Are African ports ready for global trade boom?
The ports which are facing problems in Africa are exacerbated by corruption, bureaucratic delays, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks...
The return of Trump: Economy faces new tests
Donald Trump has promised tax cuts, which may offset some risk and spur growth, especially if coupled with productivity-enhancing investments...
Green Banking: Promising future, yet challenging
Green banking, has transformed itself from a niche concept to a central strategy for financial institutions...
Business Leader of the Week: Francesco Caltagirone’s influence grows in Italian banks
Francesco Caltagirone is among the wealthiest individuals in Italy, with an estimated net worth of USD 6.33 billion as of 2025...
Using the sun: Solar revolution in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is stimulating the development of new industries, attracting foreign investments, and nurturing an innovative culture by improving its solar power infrastructure...
Sporting success drives Saudi’s economic growth
Saudi Arabia is embracing digital transformation in sports, integrating blockchain, AI, and VR...
High interest rates: PE’s biggest challenge?
In the United States, private equity firms have created 12 million jobs and contributed 6.5% to the GDP, amounting to $1.4 trillion...
Business Leader of the Week: Justin Hotard to lead Nokia’s transformation
Justin Hotard has worked for major tech companies like Santa Clara and Intel during his more than 25 years in the field...