If the Australian public would like to know what their future would have looked like if former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd succeeded in his mission to create a healthy sovereign wealth fund from the Resources Super Profits Tax proposal in 2010, look no further than the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2024 – where all its citizens share in the spoils.
This week’s newsletter celebrates a remarkable feat of endurance and determination as UAE-based sister Sofya Shamuzova plants her national flag at the summit of Kilimanjaro!
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation will open a series of new exhibitions exploring Emirati abstract art, the Orientalist movement, challenging socials norms and monumental sculptures from famed artist Anthony James and ‘The Five’ from October 2024.
Palestinian Chef Fadi Kattan shares his love of cuisine, his favourite source of Palestinian umami and how the war in Gaza made him rethink his role as a chef.Â
With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.
KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority aims to elevate its financial hub status by injecting significant capital into the local stock market to drive growth, improve liquidity, and attract investors amid strong regional competition.
Aimed at powering growth and cutting emissions, China’s mega-dam is set to supercharge demand for steel, copper, and key industrial metals, reshaping supply chain priorities for miners, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.