According to Forbes Middle East, Arab billionaires rankings, the total wealth of the region’s billionaires rose to $121.3bn from last year’s figure of $117.6bn. Saudi Arabia and Lebanon led the way on the list with eight billionaires each. Topping the ranking was Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud with an estimated fortune of … Read more
While new technologies may come and go, the one thing that doesn’t change in the world of marketing is that the customer is always in central position. Experian’s 2012 Digital Marketer: Benchmark and Trend report offers a perspective on the digital landscape and how brands can influence more meaningful connections with customers. The report contains trend … Read more
In 2012, the world celebrates Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). He was the speaker and organizer of the Jugendstil art movement and promoter of young, up-and-coming talent. He created some of the most famous Art Nouveau paintings worldwide and gave Vienna plenty of reasons to celebrate his 150th Birthday in 2012. The magnificent baroque palace complex of … Read more
Qatar set to acquire luxury Sardinia assets Qatar continues the recent buying spree. The Middle East state made a name as an international investor by acquiring stakes in household name companies like Porsche, Paris Saint-Germain or French luxury goods group LVMH. The new assets spotted by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund are situated on the Italian island … Read more
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Reports Fiscal 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Harry Winston Diamond Corporation announced its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ending January 31, 2012. The annual results highlights include: Rough diamond production for the calendar year 2011 was 6.7 million carats compared to 6.5 million carats in the prior calendar … Read more
Titanic’s last lunch menu sells for £76,000 in Britain Culinary life of Titanic’s elite passengers Titanic’s last lunch menu was the star lot in a Henry Aldridge and Son auction of Titanic memorabilia and was sold to a Britain-based collector for $122,000. Before hitting an iceberg on April 14, 1912, Titanic offered to its wealthiest passengers … Read more