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Ithra Director Who Followed His Passion to Ignite Saudi’s Creative Economy
As comfortable in traditional Saudi attire as he is sporting a modern suit, Abdullah Alrashid is a global citizen with a distinct Saudi identity. Embodying balance and purpose, Abdullah Alrashid strongly identifies with the institution he leads — the King
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Saudi’s Bid to Bring Art and Cultural Talent to the Fore
Ithra means ‘enrichment’ — and the centre in Dammam more than lives up to its name. Global cultural and creative industries have generated a staggering $2.2tn in annual revenues and created 30 million jobs, according to a 2017 UNESCO study.
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In a Barbie World, Why Do Women Still Seem to Be on the Losing End of the Deal?
The Summer of Barbie has been impossible to avoid as the doll’s popularity reached new heights. A heavily marketed lead-up to the eponymous movie, starring Margot Robbie, was designed to break the cultural zeitgeist — and it did. Barbie was
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Collaboration, Fintech and Crypto Dominate Italian Summit, and New VC Fund Announced by Generali
Why Italy is bucking a downward trend, and some take-aways from the 2023 Milan Fintech Summit… Italian insurance giant Generali Assicurazioni has announced a specialised insurtech and fintech venture capital fund within its larger Generali Ventures fund. It will dedicate
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Crypto Had a Brutal Year. What Comes Next?
An increase in caution might not be a bad thing, believes the Kellogg School’s Sarit Markovich… The year since the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has seen US regulators, including the SEC, bring charges against the industry’s two biggest exchanges,
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SteadyPay Embedded Microfinance Fintech: Safety Net for the Gig Worker
SteadyPay, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions for independent workers in the UK’s gig economy. In an industry where income fluctuations are commonplace, SteadyPay stands out as an ethical financial provider,
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Pioneering Shari’ah Finance Philosophy with a Go-Ahead, Client-Centric Stance
Collaboration and consideration of diversity has taken MIB to the forefront of banking in Maldives The story of the Maldives Islamic Bank, the first and only fully Shari’ah-compliant bank in the South Asian country, is one of collaboration. The Islamic
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A Passion for Inclusivity and the Arts: Meet the Chief Exec of an Islamic Bank
Mufaddal Idris Khumri, CEO and managing director of the Maldives Islamic Bank, has deep expertise in the sector… Mufaddal Idris Khumri is an expert in the Islamic banking system, with more than a quarter century of experience under his belt.
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The Oyster’s Gift to the World: Gods’ Tears, Symbols of Purity, and Mourning Wear for Royalty
Passion, beauty, wisdom and wealth — these natural wonders are as rich in meaning as they are in lustre. The opalescent orbs have been a go-to accessory for style icons past and present: Coco Chanel, Princess Diana, Madonna, Anna Wintour,
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Compelling Case for Making Guinea the Destination for Your Next Investment
When you consider the appeals and advantages of the West African country, think beyond extractives… World renowned as the home of the largest bauxite and untapped high-grade iron ore reserves, the West African nation of Guinea is open for business
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