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Why Oil Markets Are Changing

Summertime gasoline price increases are normal, but today’s oil markets are undergoing fundamental change, according to experts.

Why Museums Must Have a ‘Cool’ Quotient

The Louvre Abu Dhabi wants to become a global platform that brings together people from various age groups and walks of life, says Saif Saeed Ghobash, Abu Dhabi's undersecretary at[…]

Lifestyles of the Rich and Infamous: The Rise and Fall of Jho Low

  • Dec 13, 2018
  • mic openbook

A new book by Wall Street Journal reporters Bradley Hope and Tom Wright details the lavish life of Malaysian financier Jho Low, mastermind of the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.

Will Protests in Iran Pave the Way for Economic Changes?

Iran’s embattled government may respond to recent protests with populist measures -- but those will not necessarily create more jobs, experts say.

The Jerusalem Controversy: What It Means for the Region’s Economies

The Arab economies are overly reliant on oil and need to diversify, while Trump’s Jerusalem move is a needless irritant, say experts from Wharton and Johns Hopkins.

How Can the Gulf Countries Change Their Image?

Gulf region countries could create greater prosperity by changing global perceptions -- and misperceptions -- about their national brands, experts say.

A Boutique Investment Bank’s Aramco IPO Grand Slam

Moelis & Co. beat some Wall Street titans to land a coveted advisory role to the huge Aramco IPO.

The Growing Clout of Rural Consumers

Companies and governments cannot afford to ignore the rising clout of the rural consumer, argues author and marketing professor Vijay Mahajan in his new book.

Middle East Youth Unemployment: Can Startups Help?

Young job seekers in the Middle East say they want to work at startups. But according to a new study, they prefer the security of working for government or a[…]

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