Energy Sector Grapples with Hydra-Headed Problems of Global Supply and Demand

At the recent COP-26 climate summit in Glasgow, government officials and leaders of international organisations put the spotlight on the energy sector. This year marked the first meeting of the Energy Transition Council, formed to accelerate the shift to cleaner

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Recipe for Success: Blend Inspiring Partners with Hard-Working Teams and Have a Proven ‘Killer’ Product

FasterCapital is an online incubator/accelerator diverse and inclusive global company whose expert team works with partners in media, deal-flow, start-up co-support in portfolios, and co-investments. It is connected with 180 ecosystem players including SeedStars, Oasis500, Softweb, Techcode. How has your

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Swiss Precision, African Spirit: Brahms Group’s Daouda Fall has Found the Perfect Balance

Switzerland-based and Africa-led, the Brahms Group was born as a consultancy in 2009 — and has grown into an established player in project development and impact investment.   In the firm’s consultancy days, founder and CEO Daouda Fall raised some

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Wilbur Addison Smith (1933-2021): Lion of African Literature

A charming chauvinist, addicted to adventure, and in his personal life often as ruthless as the characters depicted in his fast-paced novels, Wilbur Addison Smith conquered the apex most writers quietly aspire to but seldom reach: the ability to ignore

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Interview with Firas Sleiman – Partner and Technology, Digital & Cyber Leader at PwC in Qatar: Digital Leadership

About Qatar and Digital What technology or digital trends should the Qatari leader watch out for and invest in for the next decade? In the next few years, the focus of public and private sector CxOs and digital leaders will

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Emerging Market Debt Has Promise that GoldenTree Understands and Harnesses — Even In Trying Times

Macro-economic crosscurrents have led to a broad opportunity set in credit markets, and global credit manager GoldenTree has delivered compelling returns to investors despite the turbulent times. GoldenTree Asset Management, to give it its full title, is an employee-owned firm

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Unity Willis Towers Watson: Old as the Ages, Wise as the Hills, a Global Leader with History and Scope

Unity Willis Towers Watson is a global leader in consulting, brokerage, and financial solutions. It offers reliable and extensive services to clients on every continent except Antarctica. Unity Willis Towers Watson has been operating in Latin America for more than

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SATORP Knows the Value of People, Pride, Professionalism, and Partnership: Four Ps That Are Keeping This Giant Refinery At The Top of Its Game

One of the world’s largest refineries, the Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) joint venture, recently increased its capacity to 460,000 barrels per day (bpd) from the planned 400,000. The refinery always aims to maximise shareholder value —

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Geidea Fuelling Growth for SMEs while Expanding Across MENA — and Beyond

Geidea is a fully licensed payment-service provider of digital banking technology, point-of-sale terminals, and business management solutions for financial institutions and SMEs. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2008 by entrepreneur Abdullah Faisal Al-Othman, Geidea’s mission is to empower merchants of

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State Investment Corporation Ltd (SIC): Mauritian Investment Body Has Country’s Best Interests in Mind

The State Investment Corporation Ltd (SIC) — the investment arm of the government of Mauritius — was founded in 1984 with the objective of funding high-growth entrepreneurial ventures and helping businesses to industry-leading positions. SIC has proven itself a valuable

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