This week’s covers

This week's global cover highlights Gulf countries reshaping Middle East in their image. Booming economies but climate change looms.
Asia cover looks at wealth management competition changing global finance.
Report examines $100 trillion battle for world's wealthiest people.
Politics, business, and KAL's cartoon covered this week.
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9/6/2023

Unreal expectations

Pakistan's civilian and military leaderships are optimistic that Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, will invest billions of dollars in the country to alleviate its cost-of-living crisis, but doubts remain about the feasibility of these projections and the need for economic reforms and stability.

9/8/2023

UAE Residents Face Triple Threat from Climate Change: Soaring Temps, Costs, and Health Impacts

Residents in the UAE and the wider Middle East region are experiencing the physical, mental, and financial impacts of global warming, including extreme heat, rising costs of living, and health issues, as temperatures rise and climate change worsens.

9/9/2023

Historic Africa Climate Summit Highlights Urgency of Global Action and Key Role of Arab Nations

The Africa Climate Summit highlighted the need for global action to combat climate change, with the Arab world playing a key role in addressing the issue and supporting Africa's climate resilience efforts through financial assistance and collaborative initiatives.