Written By Ian Shine Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Governments around the world are building out new rules for cryptocurrencies. The International Organization of Securities Commissions has also laid out its 18 recommendations for global rules on managing crypto and digital assets. The World Economic Forum’s Pathways to the Regulation of Crypto-Assets details key regulatory developments over the [...] The post Cryptocurrency regulations are changing across the globe. Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Written By Marco Arcelli Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power This article is part of:Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development The Global South will be responsible for much of the global future energy demand. Meeting that growth in demand will not just improve millions of lives, but is an opportunity, too. Saudi [...] The post The opportunity of servicing energy demand in the Global South appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Written By Robin Pomeroy Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum Emanuela Orsini Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum Sophia Akram Writer, Forum Agenda Mining presents a key and underserved sustainability challenge with the demand for metals set to increase along with certain green technologies. The Forum’s UpLink platform has launched a search for new solutions. Leading figures in the field talk [...] The post How can innovation make mining more sustainable? appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Written By Andrea Mechelli, King’s College London By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our planet will be lost forever. Humans rely on a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms for healthy living environments. Research has shown that the continuing decline in biodiversity – the variety of [...] The post Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental wellbeing appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Written By John Letzing Digital Editor, World Economic Forum This article is part of: Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development Countries are pumping resources into mastering AI and other cutting-edge technology. Building an ‘intelligent economy’ with these tools could mean gaining economic heft and a stronger hand in shaping the future. [...] The post What’s an ‘intelligent economy’ and why are some economies more intelligent than others? appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Written By Greg Goodwin Director of Precision Conservation Management, Illinois Corn Growers Association John Stackhouse Senior Vice President, Office of the CEO, Royal Bank of Canada A shift towards regenerative agriculture is necessary to improve the resilience of our ecosystems. But farmers need support to change their practices through access to better funding models. A new [...] The post How to finance the transition to climate-smart agriculture appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says his country will ‘continue to support the Palestinian people in all circumstances’ [File: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera, on May 1st, 2024, Foreign minister says Ankara will submit a formal request to the International Court of Justice to join the case. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Turkey will [...] The post Turkey seeks to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with teachers in Tehran, Iran May 1, 2024 — Reuters. Published in Dawn News, on May 2nd, 2024, AFP TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday efforts underway to forge a normalisation of ties between Israel and Arab countries will not resolve [...] The post Khamenei opposes Arab-Israel ties appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, centre, talks with Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera, on May 1st, 2024, Top US diplomat says efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza must be accelerated and sustained as famine looms in parts of the territory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged [...] The post US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce talks continue appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more

In a landmark development, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has signed a collaborative understanding with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Under this mutual understanding, both companies will work to develop a suite of standardisedESG data tools that can be used by PSX listed companies for their ESG data reporting. This [...] The post PSX Collaborates with London Stock Exchange Group on ESG appeared first on Pakistan & Gulf Economist ..read more