All eyes will be on the outcomes of Tuesday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un. Happening on the neutral grounds of Singapore, this will be the first-ever meeting between the US and North Korea’s top leaders in the last many decades. Trump and Kim reached Singapore separately…
Turkey is all set to go for polls on June 24 to elect a head of state and a new parliament in what is widely seen as the most hotly contested and divisive poll in the country’s history, though it is a contest even many in the opposition privately admit will see incumbent Recep Tayyip…
By Hugo Angelmar Breaking the conversation in three parts helps people translate their strengths and interests in the tech world. Specifically, it’s important to look at the target customer, the variety of marketing roles and the stage of financing of the company. Let’s start with the target customer, of which there are three types: consumer,…
Weeks after Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has threatened to impose some of the strongest sanctions on Iran. Terming them as ‘strongest in history’, Pompeo has urged Iran to immediately stop its missile tests, halt its entire nuclear programs and to withdraw its…
When last December the Iraqi government declared victory over the co-called Islamic State group (IS), many in Iraq and elsewhere spoke of a new era of peace and reconstruction. Haider al-Abadi, prime minister, attributed the defeat of IS to “unity”, and the parliament election of May 12 would, many hoped, give a new political impetus…
All eyes will be on the outcomes of Tuesday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un. Happening on the neutral grounds of Singapore, this will be the first-ever meeting between the US and North Korea’s top leaders in the last many decades. Trump and Kim reached Singapore separately…
Many of us have joked about the quip ‘happy wife, happy life’, but truly there is no better balance than one of a happy home and a healthy professional environment. With today’s constant connectivity and its endless stream of notifications, it is no surprise that the office-in-our-pocket can cause us to fall off-kilter. Perhaps we…
The art of power-dressing has long been a topic of discussion in high-society and the tabloids. For those of you who have watched James Bond across the decades, there are a few constant staples that never change; a timeless suit, a quality timepiece and a dinner jacket. How to be stylish? Choose items that never…
The truly stylish man knows the simple truth, quality is everything. Whether in the competitive corporate world or entertaining, he needs very little, as long as it’s the best he can find. Men are very well catered for in today’s world of cutting-edge clothing and accessories. Gone are the days that an unlimited bank balance…
Turkey is all set to go for polls on June 24 to elect a head of state and a new parliament in what is widely seen as the most hotly contested and divisive poll in the country’s history, though it is a contest even many in the opposition privately admit will see incumbent Recep Tayyip…
For weeks now, inboxes have been flooded with bizarre ensemble of companies and organizations reminding people of personal data and asking them to agree new terms of services. Enter the new year of data protection: the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now here and will revolutionize how our personal information is farmed…
Algeria continues to face important challenges posed by the fall in oil prices four years ago. Despite a sizeable fiscal consolidation in 2017, the fiscal and current account deficits remain large. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed sharply, mainly driven by a contraction in hydrocarbon production, although growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector was stable….
By Charles Galunic Going digital requires a lot of change management and perhaps more time and energy is spent here than on anything else. Why would that be the case? As we are discussing it quite frequently, organizations on the digital journey may need to rethink core roles and processes. The result is that, as…
The Tunisian economy has showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2018, with the highest growth since 2014 supported by agriculture and exports. Besides due to the more flexible exchange rates, the current account deficit has also improved to some extent. However, at the same time, risks to macroeconomic stability, especially inflation, have…
The British Museum in London will open two new galleries in October with material from the Middle East, tracing the rich history and culture of the region. One gallery will feature ceramics, glass and metalwork, while the other will display some 3,000-plus examples of textiles. The British Museum’s Curator for the Modern Middle East, Fahmida…
