By Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of Malta to the UAE In a period marked by heightened regional tensions and evolving security risks, I wish to express my Government’s deepest appreciation to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates. Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the safety and security of all residents and foreign nationals, including Maltese and European citizens. The United Arab Emirates has stood as an unshakeable pillar of calm, resolve, and quiet determination. We express our sincere appreciation for the professionalism of the … Continue reading Stability, Solidarity, and the Imperative of Diplomacy

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Engineering Energy & Financing the Future

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 Business & Lifestyle Publishing

Geerling John Offereins, Co-founder of TDD International on renewable energy, ethical finance, and why the post-fossil economy will be built at source Shereen Shabnam In an age when finance is being asked to do more than generate returns, Geerling John Offereins from the Netherlands represents a rare kind of leadership. One that bridges capital, technology, sustainability, and long-range global thinking. With a career spanning more than three decades across investment banking, structured finance, fintech, renewable energy, and advanced geophysical technologies, Offereins has built his professional life around one central belief: finance should not merely follow change, but enable it. That … Continue reading Engineering Energy & Financing the Future

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Compass Talks: Setting the Tone for the Future of Global Consumer Goods

February 6, 2026 Business & Lifestyle Publishing

Natasha Dury Yesterday, ahead of the official opening of Ambiente, I attended Compass Talks in Frankfurt and found that it was one of those rare industry gatherings that felt both intellectually energising and genuinely joyful. Designed as a new dialogue-driven forum, Compass Talks brought together global thinkers, industry leaders, and decision-makers to reflect on where the consumer goods and retail industry is heading and, more importantly, how it can navigate change with confidence, creativity, and collaboration. As Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt, noted in her opening remarks, the industry is entering a far more dynamic … Continue reading Compass Talks: Setting the Tone for the Future of Global Consumer Goods