Sharjah / Emirates Business The fourth edition of the Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF) launched its first ever piano competition recently to find some of the most talented individuals attending the event. The contest, which is open to people of all age groups and nationalities, was an instant hit with the audience who were in awe at the quality …

  It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his ‘legacy’ overlooks two obvious realities. The significance of Obama will depend heavily on events that have not yet happened (for starters, the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal) and comparisons, for better or worse, with his successor. Still, it’s possible to …

  For the UK economy, the good news is that following the Brexit vote, the sky hasn’t fallen as many predicted; on the contrary, it’s been a period of unexpected fair weather. The bad news is that the benign outlook is encouraging a surge in borrowing, leaving households vulnerable if the Bank of England decides to tighten monetary policy. Andy …