India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

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India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

The signing and impending implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes at a time when international trade relationships are being reassessed. Businesses are diversifying supply chains, countries are seeking dependable economic partners, and enterprises are exploring markets where long-term cooperation and investment opportunities can be developed. The India–Oman CEPA should therefore not…

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Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

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Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

Debates over development funding often become confined to the narrow language of compliance, regulation, political oversight, and financial accountability. Yet this focus overlooks a deeper and more consequential economic question: what happens when large and continuous flows of external funding begin to reshape local economic incentives? The effects are not merely financial. Over time, “easy…

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From Conflict to Correction: Evolving Economic Priorities in the Gulf

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From Conflict to Correction: Evolving Economic Priorities in the Gulf

The recent phase of military tension involving the United States–Israel coalition and Iran appears to be moving toward gradual de-escalation. Even so, the economic effects of several weeks of heightened uncertainty are likely to persist across sectors and regions. Energy market anxieties, including localized supply disruptions, have once again highlighted the importance of resilient distribution…

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Small Business Cyber Insurance: From Optional Safeguard to Strategic Necessity

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Small Business Cyber Insurance: From Optional Safeguard to Strategic Necessity

According to Growth Market Report,the global small business cyber insurance marketsize reached USD 3.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust demand for risk mitigation solutions among small and medium enterprises. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 16.2 billion by 2033. The global small business landscape is…

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China–Singapore Youth Dialogue: Reframing Innovation, Culture, and Sustainability in an AI-Driven Era

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The recently concluded China–Singapore Youth Dialogue in Singapore offers more than a symbolic exchange of ideas—it signals an emerging shift in how younger generations are positioning themselves within evolving technological, cultural, and ecological systems. Convened under the theme “Building Tomorrow: Youth Voices United,” the dialogue brought together a cross-section of young practitioners operating at the…

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Parametric Weather Insurance Emerges as a Strategic Risk Instrument for SMEs Amid Rising Climate Volatility

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Parametric Weather Insurance Emerges as a Strategic Risk Instrument for SMEs Amid Rising Climate Volatility

According to Research Intelo, the Global Parametric SME Weather Insurance market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 15.7% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. The primary factor driving this impressive growth is the increasing frequency and severity of weather-related events, which has heightened risk…

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Book Review: Stakeholder Management — Reframing Governance in a Multi-Actor Economy

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Book Review: Stakeholder Management — Reframing Governance in a Multi-Actor Economy

Stakeholder Management: A Board and C-Suite Level Guide to Engagement, Governance and Sustainable Value Creation: Rupam Tandon In today’s economic landscape, enterprises no longer operate within neat, clearly defined market boundaries. They function within dense and often unpredictable networks of stakeholders—investors, regulators, employees, communities, and increasingly, digital publics. Each of these actors shapes not only…

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Mira Road: Where Mumbai’s New Luxury Narrative Is Taking Shape

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Luxury housing in Mumbai is no longer confined to a few traditional, high-profile neighbourhoods. As the city expands and infrastructure reshapes commuting patterns, the idea of premium living has steadily taken on. Mira Road, part of Mumbai’s extended western suburbs, is now at the centre of this shift. As infrastructure upgrades get a government push,…

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Qualys Named a Leader in 2026 Forrester Wave™ for Cloud-Native Application Protection Solutions

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Qualys Named a Leader in 2026 Forrester Wave™ for Cloud-Native Application Protection Solutions

MUMBAI – March 15, 2026 – Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer in cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, today announced its recognition as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud-Native Application Protection Solutions (CNAPP), Q1 2026. In an extensive evaluation of 14 providers, Qualys emerged as one of only three companies to receive the…

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Digital Asset Management Market Forecast to Reach USD 17.3 billion by 2033

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Digital Asset Management Market Forecast to Reach USD 17.3 billion by 2033

According to Growth Market Reports, the global Digital Asset Management (DAM) market size in 2024 stands at USD 5.4 billion, driven by rapid digital transformation across industries and the exponential growth of digital content. The market is expected to register a robust CAGR of 14.1% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted market size of USD 17.3 billion by the end of 2033. This…

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