Focus of the Month

Britain’s James Dacombe has become Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, highlighting how AI is accelerating wealth creation while exposing the widening gap between Europe and the entrepreneurial ecosystems of the US, China and other global markets.

Record-low Danube levels are revealing Nazi warships and mammoth remains, while exposing a more modern concern for globally mobile investors: the resilience of Europe’s infrastructure, energy systems and relocation destinations.

From ancient migration to modern investor mobility, Ray de Bono leads a Paris Forum panel on borders, scrutiny, due diligence and investment migration’s wider public value.

Ötzi the Iceman was not a migrant in the modern legal sense, but his 5,300-year-old journey through the Alps reminds us that human movement began long before borders. Picture Credits: S.W. Claessen

Italy’s acquisition of a rare Caravaggio reflects a growing global trend: nations treating art not only as heritage, but as a strategic asset of soft power and national wealth.

From remote island retreats to prime city addresses, luxury hotel brands are adapting to the changing tastes of the ultra-rich, who increasingly seek privacy, culture and bespoke experiences in the world’s leading urban hubs.

Behind an unmarked door in Riyadh, alcohol access is tied to income, status and premium residency - an unmistakable signal to UHNWIs

In a candid interview, South African-born painter Anthony Weitz reflects on plein air practice, artistic migration, and the realities of working in Malta, where light inspires, but scale, development, and fatigue increasingly shape the artist’s response. Pictured: Morning light, Cottonera (the Three Cities), near Valletta, Malta. Photograph by Anthony Weitz.

The world’s wealthiest are no longer just chasing tax perks—they’re chasing time. IMGW explores how longevity is driving elite migration to health-optimised, biotech-powered “longevity havens.”

From AI-powered art to rare modern masterpieces and bold voices from under-represented regions, Art Dubai 2025 promises surprises, dialogue, and discovery. Here’s why this year’s edition stands apart.