Today, about 60% of international transactions are settled in US Dollars.  Gold is priced in dollars, oil is priced in dollars.  Most commodities are priced in US dollars.  And when a company buys goods in another country, they are often… Read More

On December 2, 2023 the United Arab Emirates celebrated their 52nd National Day. This holiday celebrates the UAE’s independence from Britain which took place on December 2, 1971. This holiday is also used to honor Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al… Read More

Known as the gunpowder empire, the Mughal Empire was at its peak during Akbar I or Akbar the Great’s reign from 1556 to 1605. Akbar I’s visionary leadership and innovative policies transformed the empire both politically and culturally.    Emperor Akbar… Read More

Henry Kissinger was notable statesmen, and advisor to various US presidents. His career in diplomacy spanned various decades and even won him the Nobel Peace Prize. Henry Kissinger was born in Germany in 1923 to a German – Jewish family.… Read More

In history, there is one tea party that stands out not for its refined charm and ambiance, but for the revolutionary fervor that bubbled within its cauldron – the Boston Tea Party of 1773.  It was no ordinary gathering but… Read More