Saudi Arabia has called on the world's policymakers to urgently address land degradation, drought and desertification ahead of the 16th UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16 in Riyadh in December 2024.
According to Monash University Indonesia Associate Professors Eka Permanasari and Denis Teoman, despite a 2010 fatwa from the Indonesian Council of Ulama affirming the halal status of recycled water, the city is still not maximising its water resources. One example, Permanasari argues, is if the Istiqlal Mosque uses recycled greywater, it may save up to 35 percent of the city's clean water.
Abu Dhabi's innovation champions and tech pioneers unveils brand-new services and solutions destined to reshape the future at this week’s GITEX GLOBAL 2024.
Next time you’re haggling for a business class upgrade with your accounts department, point them to Blacklane’s recent report Luxury and Productivity: The Changing Face of Travel and Work which claims that luxury experiences have a direct correlation to improved worker competency.
Global trade is shifting as nations actively pursue regional agreements in Latin America, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Driven by a desire for enhanced economic cooperation and diversified partnerships beyond traditional Western markets, these deals focus on tariff reduction and increased market access.
Tariffs are shaking things up, and, with smart policy changes, better infrastructure, and expanding markets, we take a dive into which regions are quickly becoming the new go-to destinations for investors.
A growing number of global corporations—spanning tech, automotive, e-commerce, and luxury sectors—are shifting manufacturing hubs to South Asia and Latin America. This diversification is driven by the need to mitigate supply chain uncertainties against geopolitical trade tensions.