by Jibran Munaf | October 24, 2024 | Healthcare, Market Commentary
The rapidly expanding use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—originally designed to treat diabetes and obesity—has illuminated the inefficiencies of the U.S. healthcare system. While these drugs are now being explored for numerous other conditions, including...
by Jibran Munaf | October 24, 2024 | Industry
The World Bank announced plans to double its annual agricultural investment to $9 billion by 2030, focusing on boosting global food production and addressing challenges such as water scarcity and financing. Speaking at the Annual IMF/World Bank meetings on Wednesday,...
by Jibran Munaf | October 24, 2024 | Real Estate
Prypco, a Dubai-based property technology (proptech) company, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Shorooq Partners, with contributions from Apparel Group and other investors. The funding, completed in September 2024, will fuel the company’s plans to...
by Priyanka Sharma | October 23, 2024 | Real Estate
Dubai-based real estate developer HRE Development has committed AED30 million to Dubai Cares with the launch of of its new property, the ‘Skyhills Astra’ project. The initiative aims to empower children and the youth globally with education. Dubai Cares is...
by Jibran Munaf | October 23, 2024 | Commodities, Energy
Oil prices retreated as traders focused on a potential rise in U.S. crude inventories and the Biden administration’s diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire in the Middle East. Brent crude edged closer to $75 per barrel after rallying over 4% in the previous...
by Jennifer George | October 22, 2024 | Industry, News, Technology
Starting November 15, Elon Musk’s X will begin collecting data from users to train Grok AI. The revised terms of service explicitly state, “By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through the services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive,...
