by Jibran Munaf | August 22, 2024 | Economy, Market Commentary
A recent study on millionaire migration has revealed that 44 percent of the 518 surveyed millionaires are considering relocating to pursue better economic opportunities and an enhanced quality of life. The research highlighted that over one-fifth (21 percent) of young...
by Jibran Munaf | August 19, 2024 | Economy, Market Commentary, Markets, News
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.27% by 12:47 p.m. London time, with the majority of sectors and major bourses trading in the green. Food and beverage stocks led losses, down 0.21%, while retail climbed 1.16%. Rheinmetall shares fell as much as 5% on reports...
by Jibran Munaf | August 19, 2024 | Founder's Spotlight, Thought Leadership
Ali Sattar, Founder and CEO of SimpliFi, stands at the forefront of fintech innovation, leading a transformative movement in the MENAP region’s financial landscape. With over 25 years of experience in payments, technology, investments, strategy, finance, and...
by Jibran Munaf | August 17, 2024 | Editorials, Market Commentary, News, Trending Now
Streaming is finally starting to pay off for media companies, but there’s a catch — to get there, consumers are facing higher subscription costs and increasingly frequent price hikes. Legacy media companies entered the streaming market with a focus on gaining...
by Jibran Munaf | August 16, 2024 | Commodities, Editorials, News
Gold has been used as money for thousands of years. Over the centuries, as the metal took its place as one of the underpinnings of the global financial system, it evolved from simple coins to complex financial instruments traded around the world. Now, even though...
by Jibran Munaf | August 16, 2024 | Market Analysis & Commentary, Market Commentary, News, Retail
Retail spending in the GCC is projected to increase by 37% from 2022 levels, reaching $300 billion by 2028. Cities in the region are emerging as top global shopping destinations, with Dubai leading the way. Dubai is the only GCC city among the six top global retail...
