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HOW SPECIALISTS ARE MADE
People working in real estate have different ways of being referred to, agents, consultants, brokers, and realtors, but the team at QuickLets and Zanzi Homes are known as specialists. Here's why.
PROPTECH'S DISRUPTIVE FORCE IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
With €9.12 trillion in global assets, commercial real estate is more significant than all other asset classes available to investors. Reaching €1.25 trillion in 2021, investment into global commercial real estate was up by 55% compared to the previous year and 21% from 2019. It's not difficult to understand the part this asset class has played in generating extraordinary wealth for those who have committed to it. Giorgio Saronne and Daniel Galea explain.
A SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Over the years, the local real estate market has emerged as a sector of robust growth—a positive when looking at its growth trajectory and contribution to the domestic economy. Nonetheless, Jordan Portelli has started to see cracks following the positive run experienced over the past decade.
MALTA’S FIRST DIGITAL PAYMENTS APP
Money speaks to Alan Cuschieri, co-CEO of Calamata Cuschieri and founder of Moneybase, to learn more about the new brand and platform's offering.
A LAWMAKER IN THE MAKING
Widely recognised as one of the country's top criminal lawyers, Joe Giglio entered the political arena with a landslide win in the recent elections. Speaking to Lea Hogg, he shared his views on a range of topics and the motivation to eschew the dignified environs of the law in favour of the murkier waters of politics.
FIGHTING FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE
EU President Roberta Metsola has had her plate full since her election. Giselle Borg Olivier asks her about the EU's stance on the Ukrainian war, the EU's green policy, and what is the EU doing for Malta.
THE FUTURE OF DESIGN AND URBAN PLANNING
Lyndsey Grima caught up with Ray De Micoli, principal at DeMicoli & Associates, to discuss Malta's current plan for development, the future of urban planning and how the country can improve to support a more sustainable approach toward design and architecture.
POLITICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVES IN A POST-COVID-19 REALITY
Based on a series of interviews with leading economic and risk experts, Professor Colin Lawrence and Paul Bonello, Lea Hogg distils their hard-hitting advice for the government and businesses.
A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE
Duncan Barry speaks to Alistair Muscat, CEO of Integra Private Wealth, on the firm’s services, what differentiates between banks and wealth management firms, and the challenges tied to constant changes in investor protection rules.
MALTA'S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL: THE DIPLOMATIC FRONTIER
Ray de Bono met with Minister Evarist Bartolo, Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, in his spectacular office at Palazzo Parisio, adjacent to Castille Place, in Valletta. Frescoes and fine art adorn the office rooms, and its prestigious location, right next to the prime minister's office building, is not a trivial detail here. So, what better way to learn about Malta's diplomatic vision than the chance to have a frank chat with the man in charge of our foreign affairs?
POP MASTER IN THE MAKING
Duncan Barry speaks to Claude Camilleri – a pop artist who has injected colour into the pop art scene under the brand Miloman.
MALTA’S SOFT POWER POTENTIAL - IT’S EDUCATION, SILLY!
The notion of soft power projects a more ‘human’ image – or as some would say - a more ‘real’ identity of a nation. It highlights a country’s liveability and attractiveness in the eyes of the world. Soft power reflects and affects the flow of ideas and human and financial capital, serving as the tipping point for decisions across the board. Ray de Bono explains.
REDEFINING THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD OF WORK
Dayna Camilleri Clarke interviews Patrick Psaila, a warranted psychologist and training consultant, about the hot topic of navigating the “new normal” in the world of work from a psycho-social perspective. Patrick has many years of experience working with top leaders and organisations to bring the best out of their people and maximise their potential.
BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP
Lyndsey Grima finds out by catching up with three women entrepreneurs from different industries, Jo Caruana, Yasmin de Giorgio, and Joanna Delia, to learn more about their experiences, motivations, and difficulties faced what it means to be a woman in their respective roles.
MANAGING RISK FOR A STRONGER SECTOR
Malta's greylisting has undoubtedly harmed Malta's reputation as the jurisdiction for iGaming. However, Malta still offers a mature iGaming ecosystem with solid knowledge and expertise within the sector available on the Island. "Therefore, we must keep working at ensuring good corporate governance is implemented across the iGaming industry to mitigate risk and ensure an ethical and socially responsible environment is fostered amongst iGaming companies," says Andrew Naudi from Getgovernanz.
Malta's Soft Power Potentials: The Cultural Paradigm
Ray de Bono speaks to the former editor of the leading Maltese language Sunday newspaper, It-Torca, branding expert, historian and renowned author Aleks Farrugia. He also met with firebrand Jon Mallia, a talk show host and thinker who brings an original mix of theatre, social commentary and public debate in a language that is fresh, sometimes shocking, but always to the point. The questions circle around the need to improve our cultural biosphere as part of Malta's overall Soft Power credentials.
THERE'S SOMETHING NEW IN TOWN
The ACS College in Malta is launching the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Product Design to prepare the next generation of talents and boost the island's creative spin. Federica Tadiello spoke to course lecturers and top-notch Italian designers and creative thinkers Stefano Ollino and Tobia Repossi.
URBAN DESIGN, HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?
Why is this unprecedented transformation of our environment happening so rapidly and, seemingly, uncontrollably, in front of our very eyes? Jacques Borg Barthet asks.
DARIO SILVESTRI: THE FOUNDER OF TOMORROW’S EDUCATION
Dario Silvestri is renowned for developing innovative models in academic training and generating investments in this sector and health services. As a performance coach, he's worked with CEOs of numerous multinationals, the top players in Serie A and Premier League football, and other elite athletes.
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DWELL[ING] ON THE CONSTRUCTION SAGA
Alex Torpiano shares his thoughts on whether the word sustainability applies when so many blocks of flats are being built, even though most are destined to remain empty.