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Saudi ACWA Power expands portfolio with $693m acquisitions in Bahrain, Kuwait

the financial - 21 February, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has strengthened its portfolio by acquiring a $693 million stake in power generation and water desalination companies in...

India may hike GST on cigarettes, tobacco products after compensation cess ends: Report

the financial - 21 February, 2025

Currently, cigarettes and tobacco products attract a 28 percent GST, in addition to a compensation cess and other levies, taking the total indirect tax...

HP Telecom India, Swasth Foodtech IPOs open for subscription today

the financial - 21 February, 2025

On February 28, HP Telecom India will make its debut on the NSE Emerge, while the trading in Swasth Foodtech shares will commence on...

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Overrated or Unstoppable? Revealing Bengaluru’s Secret to Fintech Dominance

the financial - 10 February, 2025

Bengaluru, often hailed as the Silicon Valley of India, has evolved into a dynamic hub for global fintech innovation. With its robust infrastructure, exceptional...

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Don’t Be Fooled: Why India’s Fintech Explosion Needs a Closer Look

the financial - 5 February, 2025

India’s fintech industry has emerged as a global powerhouse, transforming the financial landscape with innovation and a focus on inclusion. Rapid digitisation, backed by...

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From Disruption to Dominance: Is Fintech Really Reshaping Global Finance?

the financial - 3 February, 2025

The financial world is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of fintech (financial technology). With advancements in embedded finance, artificial intelligence (AI),...

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The Crucial Role of Marketing: Why It Deserves a Seat at the Table

Sabile Haiti - 11 September, 2024

In my over 16 years of experience in marketing, one recurring challenge has been the gap in understanding between marketing professionals and the boardroom....

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Maximising Business Efficiency: Evaluating Working Capital Management

Satish Bangera - 21 August, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, a consistent cash flow is the cornerstone of organisational vitality. Working capital management acts as the lubricant that ensures...

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Enhancing in-app payment processing this Ramadan

the financial - 22 March, 2024

In today’s digital age, Ramadan is a time when app browsing and mobile shopping spike among communities across the region. In 2023, for instance,...

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The Case for Investing in a Bitcoin ETF and Why It’s Time to Get Off Zero

the financial - 27 February, 2024

Today, my father asked his broker to allocate some of my parents’ funds into the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF. No surprise here, the gentleman advised against...

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Where have all the UK tech ‘unicorns’ gone?

the financial - 23 February, 2024

Last year only six UK companies became a unicorn, the title handed out to private start-up firms that are valued at more than a...

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The rise of consumer crypto

the financial - 21 February, 2024

Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest...

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Crypto Market Outlook 2024: ETFs Offer Tailwinds for Other Digital Assets

the financial - 4 January, 2024

Looking back, 2023 was unmistakably a year of transition for the emergent asset class. Positioning, leverage and the speculative excesses from the previous market...

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AI regulations for patient safety and equity

the financial - 5 December, 2023

The need for a robust regulatory framework for emerging technologies is exemplified by historical examples that reveal the risks of both overregulation and regulatory...

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