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Empowering the Developing World, One Bicycle at a Time

World Bicycle Relief, a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world, is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize.

Why Oil Markets Are Changing

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

Why Education Is the Key to the MENA Region’s Future

With alternate energy sources gaining traction, the region’s future rests on the quality of its human capital, says Navin Valrani, CEO of Arcadia Education.

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.

How the Blockchain Brings Social Benefits to Emerging Economies

Blockchain can bring big social benefits to emerging economies -- but it has limitations, note experts at a Wharton forum.

What Drives Israel’s Startup Success?

From cybersecurity to a traffic-busting app to growth-disorder treatments, Israel’s innovations enrich the world, according to participants at a recent Wharton conference.

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