November 11, 2022

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GLOBAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF _ Nancy Cooper DEPUTY EDITOR _ Diane Harris VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND CREATIVE _ Michael Goesele VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL _ Laura Davis MANAGING EDITOR _ Melissa Jewsbury OPINION EDITOR _ Josh Hammer SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR _ Fred G
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The Archives
“It was the old-time financial religion from a President who has consistently clung to newer ways,” wrote Newsweek of Jimmy Carter’s shock-therapy program to check inflation with the world’s financial markets near panic. “The heart of the plan was a
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Halloween Horror
Mourners leave flowers near the site of a deadly crowd crush on October 31. The surge killed more than 150 people and left 130 others injured after a packed Halloween celebration with 100,000 attendees turned to chaos as revelers packed into a narrow
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The Diplomat
BASKETBALL, CHAMPAGNE, POPCORN, PRINTING AND RECYCLING ▸ What do these have in common? Basketball Hall of Famer and 12-time NBA All-Star Isiah Thomas grew up “below the poverty” line, but found “sacredness” in basketball and lasting success as an ent
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In The Thick Of It
A Ukrainian soldier looks out from a tank on October 27 during patrols of Bakhmut, which has remained in Kyiv’s control during eight months of war despite Russia’s attempts to secure the Donbas region in which it is located. But now, Moscow’s drive t
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Lula Leads Again
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, of the leftist Workers’ Party, speaks after narrowly defeating current far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro to become the new president of Brazil on October 30, following an intense run-off election. Former leader da Silva’s vic
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Leaning Right
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and members of her cabinet attend a debate ahead of a confidence vote on her new government on October 26. Meloni became the nation’s first female prime minister, after her party, the Brothers of Italy, won the m
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Field of Nightmares?
FOR 45 YEARS, LUCY STUDEY, 53, TOLD ANYONE who would listen that her father had murdered scores of young women and men, burying some of them with the help of his children. No one believed her. Cadaver dogs have now pinpointed suspected human remains
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Xi Misses The Mark
CHINESE LEADER XI JINPING APPEARED to revise his long-term economic outlook when he opened a major political event last month, hinting at modest growth that casts fresh doubt on China’s capacity to surpass the United States in the future. Beijing’s t
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Talking Points
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Newsweek21 min readLeadership
THE U.K.’S 100 Most Loved Workplaces
IN THE U.K., AS AROUND THE WORLD, THE THREAT of recession is looming over companies and employees alike. The worry: High inflation and interruptions to the energy supply caused by the pandemic and the Ukraine war will cause corporate profits to shrin
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COP27 Comes To Egypt
In November 2022, COP27 convenes in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, at a moment when geopolitical instability is threatening to stall the climate agenda. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated global energy supply issues, already under strain amidst th
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The Visionary Egyptian Entrepreneur Determined To Inspire The Nation’s Youth
“I believe that success in the business world will not be complete without an equally successful community role,” says Ahmed Abou Hashima. A natural risk-taker, quick to seek opportunity in a crisis, two key principles underpin Abou Hashima’s worldvi
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Egypt’s Leading Customer Service Firm Targets Global Growth
Xceed partners with national, governmental, and international clients like Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and Ericsson to provide a wide array of contact center and shared services, placing an emphasis on adopting the latest technology to deliver a superio
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Egypt’s New Crown Jewel
Egypt has long been famous for its archaeological treasures and rich history. Boasting seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, the country is also home to the only ancient wonder of the world still standing, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Located little more
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Interview
As a serial entrepreneur, what has been your biggest challenge so far? When I founded Egyptian Steel Group, the odds were stacked against me because of the turmoil in Egypt caused by the revolution – even the IMF discouraged us at the time. But I to
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Interview
Ranked one of Egypt’s top five leasing and factoring companies, GlobalCorp provides innovative financing solutions for clients of all sizes. With imminent plans to expand to the Gulf region, Founder and Group CEO Hatem Samir is thinking big. What w
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NOOR Connecting The Dots In Egypt’s Tech Boom
NOOR Data Network is a leading internet solution and network infrastructure provider, serving a portfolio of clients that spans local, multinational and governmental organizations. Founded 20 years ago, and a pioneer in Egypt’s technological industry
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An Egyptian Success Story Goes International
GlobalCorp is enjoying a landmark year. Following offers from 25 international investors, a consortium was selected that included the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, SPE Capital and private equity giant Amethis. Now, CEO Hatem Samir
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Bringing Consumer Finance Into The Digital Age
Recently named the fastest-growing non-banking financial services company in Egypt’s finance and insurance sectors, Contact Financial has been creating innovative financing solutions for more than twenty years. “From day one, we have placed the custo
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AlBaraka Bank Egypt: A Leader In Islamic Finance
Fresh off a corporate restructuring and optimistic about its growth and the role it can play in helping Egypt achieve a more digital and sustainable future, alBaraka Bank announced its participation in the proceedings of COP27 hosted by Egypt in Nove
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Egypt Comes Alive
“Egypt has great spontaneous brand awareness. Everybody has heard of Egypt.” So says Amr El Kady, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (ETPB), as he explains the impetus behind the ETPB’s new motto and central theme for the next three years, “
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Brooke Shields
if you think about it, purely based on her 40-plus-year career, Brooke Shields is the perfect podcast host because she has a story for everything. “This is a new world for me, and I’m really enjoying it. It’s such an honor to be this age and still be
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Another Change in Direction
WHEN ARCTIC MONKEYS RELEASED THEIR SIXTH studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, in 2018, it was viewed as a dramatic left turn for the British band primarily known for their guitar-charged indie rock and the distinct lyrics of frontman Alex T

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