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Trump Organization and Dar Global launch tokenised luxury resort project in the Maldives
The Trump Organization has partnered with Saudi-backed developer Dar Global Plc to launch Trump International Hotel Maldives, introducing the world’s first tokenised hotel development. The project, located 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, will offer about 80 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas and aims to open by the end of 2028.
Through the partnership, investors can gain fractional digital ownership by purchasing tradeable tokens that represent shares in the hotel’s development phase—rather than waiting for the project to be finished. This model uses blockchain technology to divide economic rights tied to the resort into digital units for trading on regulated platforms, expanding global access to early-stage real estate investment.
Dar Global, a London-listed subsidiary of Dar Al Arkan, and the Trump brand have combined to tap into the growing market for real estate tokenisation, which Deloitte projects could reach $4 trillion by 2035.
Read the original article here: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/trump-organization-and-dar-global-launch-tokenized-luxury-resort-project-in-the-maldives#google_vignette
African Influencers unite at the African Union to reclaim the narrative on 141 years since the Berlin Conference
Exactly 141 years after the Berlin Conference carved Africa into colonial fragments, African influencers, journalists, artists, activists and policymakers gathered at the African Union Headquarters for the High-Level Influencers Forum on Borderless Africa (14–15 November).
Participants, including youth leaders and media professionals, engaged in workshops, keynote sessions, and networking to discuss strategies for visa-free travel, affordable intra-African connectivity, and boosted trade.
Organised under the Africans Rising Movement’s Borderless Africa campaign, the two-day event concluded with participants committing to promote accurate, people-centred narratives on continental integration.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-influencers-unite-at-the-african-union-to-reclaim-the-narrative-on-141-years-since-the-berlin-conference?lang=en
India’s women make history, outclass South Africa to claim first ODI World Cup crown
India’s women’s cricket team made history on November 2, 2025, by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa at Navi Mumbai’s Dr. DY Patil Stadium. India posted a strong total of 298/7, featuring a record-breaking 87 from Shafali Verma and a vital 58* from Deepti Sharma. Smriti Mandhana also contributed 45 runs and ended the tournament as the highest run-scorer in a single Women’s World Cup edition with 434 runs.
South Africa fought valiantly, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 101, but Deepti Sharma’s brilliant bowling haul of 5/39 and Shafali’s crucial 2 wickets ended their chase at 246 all out. This victory made India the fourth nation to win the Women’s ODI World Cup, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Read the original article here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2025/Nov/02/indias-women-make-history-outclass-south-africa-to-claim-first-odi-world-cup-crown
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
How the Commonwealth is championing teamwork and vaccine equity
Dr. Hasan discusses the COVID pandemic and the Commonwealth’s part in the global recovery effort, especially vaccine equity and sharing of technology, via platforms like the ACT Accelerator, CPA, and CHPA.
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth | Webinar Recording
As blockchain adoption accelerates across all 56 Commonwealth nations—representing over 2.5 billion people—understanding digital asset security and regulatory frameworks has never been more important.
Pacific Leadership in a Global Context: A Conversation with John Loau | Webinar Recording
In a recent webinar hosted by Julia Charlton, John Loau, chair of the National Party’s Pacific branch in New Zealand, shared insightful perspectives on Pacific leadership in a global context. Highlighting Samoa’s historic hosting of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth
Join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce for an insightful virtual discussion focused on blockchain security and the rising impact of stablecoins across Commonwealth nations.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth
ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI
Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI’s landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities.
Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation
Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.