In 2014, the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared sleep disorders a “public health epidemic”; two years later, the World Health Organisation released a study, Sleep ...

One way of measuring global policy-makers’ concerns about the unprecedented increase in debt around the world is the number of times the subject is raised at high-level conferences. And it comes up ...

Every year, thousands of the world’s foremost leaders and business elite trek to the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland. In the Alpine town of Davos, geopolitical issues are hashed out, economic ...

Building on the momentum of last year’s historic World Cup, Qatar is racing towards an exciting new phase of development. Seeking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, Qatar’s next chapter will put ...

Since time immemorial, alcohol has been a part of the social fabric of human life on earth. The earliest evidence of intentional alcohol production stems back to 7,000BC, from fermented residues found ...

Stocks, bonds, index funds, and real estate are the traditional instruments that are part and parcel of any good wealth management strategy. However, investments in luxury items such as art, cars, ...

On April 22, Nathanaël Benjamin was in an ominous mood regarding the state of the private equity (PE) market. In a speech delivered at a Bloomberg event, the Bank of England (BoE) Executive Director ...

More than 50 percent of the world’s population is under the age of 30. But raging global inflation means most of Gen Z, born in the late 1990s to late 2010s, can barely afford to pay rent and food ...

The world is on the verge of Disease X pandemic outbreak. Yes, the sound of it may pass as the stuff that can only be found in science-fiction blockbuster movies or bestseller novels. It also has the ...

What makes a successful leader? For some it’s measured by the bottom line; for others by company culture, connection and purpose. For the best it’s a combination of all of these, and then some. In ...

One enduring theory, known as ‘metallism’ or ‘bullionism’ (from the Latin ‘to melt’), holds that only the metal in a coin is real money. Money should consist of scarce, precious metal, or at least be ...

The island of Malta has become a beloved travel destination thanks to its rich history, stunning Mediterranean scenery, unique charm, and friendly, English-speaking people. But beyond its beautiful ...