MEET THE LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS OF OUR ECONOMY
Why development must rediscover purpose
As Malta looks beyond economic growth, JP Fabri argues that the future of real estate should be measured not only by property values, but by the communities, opportunities and quality of life it creates.
Building better
As a third-generation leader at Tumas Group, Zak Fenech discusses legacy, sustainability, changing buyer expectations, and why Malta's future depends on building better, not simply building more.
Malta is too small to think small
Despite record GDP growth, many Maltese businesses are feeling the squeeze. Simon Azzopardi explores why Malta has become two economies—and what must change to secure sustainable prosperity.
The authenticity premium
As land becomes scarcer and development costs rise, Steve Risiott argues that Malta's greatest real estate opportunities may lie not in new construction, but in the authenticity of existing buildings.
The architecture of forgetting
As Malta's skyline continues to evolve, Manuel Delia explores how architecture, memory and urban planning shape not only our cities, but the society we are building for future generations.
Building beyond concrete
Stephen Mallia explores how advanced construction materials are helping redefine Malta's real estate sector, enabling more sustainable, resilient and architecturally ambitious developments while creating stronger long-term investment value.
Creating space
Modern life rarely slows down. Laura Maciulskaite explores how decluttering, mindfulness and intentional living can help reduce stress, restore balance and create space for greater wellbeing and clarity.
Is Malta really losing homeowners?
Eurostat data suggests Malta is losing homeowners faster than any other European country. But does the headline tell the whole story? MONEY explores the numbers behind Malta's changing housing market.
Anticipating Tomorrow
In MONEY’s cover story, Dayna Camilleri Clarke sits down with Dr Silvio De Bono to discuss leadership, growth and the thinking behind IDEA Group — and what it takes to anticipate Malta’s next chapter.
The space between us
Dayna Camilleri Clarke, in conversation with psychotherapist Danjela Falzon, explores how design directly impacts mental wellbeing — and why Malta’s built environment must start putting people, not just space, first.
By design or by default: Malta’s tourism reckoning
In this analysis, Justin Mizzi examines Malta’s shift from volume-driven tourism to a value-led model, questioning whether current regulations can truly deliver quality, design excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Malta, the city-state economy
Economist JP Fabri explores why Malta must start thinking like a city, not a country — and how smarter urban design, infrastructure and density could determine the island’s long-term economic performance.
The anatomy of 2,370 decisions
Architect Danica Cachia Mifsud takes readers inside the new St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum façade in Valletta. Built from 2,370 carved stones, the project balances heritage, craftsmanship and modern precision — where every architectural decision becomes part of the city’s evolving story.
Written in stone
Archaeologist and heritage specialist Edward Calleja reads buildings through material, memory and time. In conversation with Lea Hogg, he reflects on Malta’s evolving skyline and what it takes to build for the long term.
Planning and power – the business cost of weak governance
Malta’s planning debate goes far beyond skylines and aesthetics. Manuel Delia argues that weak governance, inconsistent enforcement, and blurred rules are distorting markets, damaging investor confidence, and increasing the long-term cost of doing business.
Post‑tensioned concrete: the silent concept redefining Malta's skyline
As Malta builds higher, denser and faster, the real transformation is happening beneath the surface. Stephen Mallia explores how post-tensioned concrete is changing the economics of development through lighter structures, faster delivery, greater flexibility and smarter use of space.
Work, reimagined: the design of GO Campus
GO Campus is more than a workplace. It is a forward-thinking environment where design, culture and functionality come together to reflect how modern businesses attract talent, inspire teams and rethink the future of work in Malta.
Overbuilt, not overdeveloped: rethinking density for Malta's future
Is Malta truly overdeveloped, or simply overbuilt? Matthew Rostkowski argues that the real challenge lies not in growth itself, but in how density is planned, executed, and aligned with Malta’s long-term future.
Karolina Pelc on the strategy behind a high-value exit
From casino floors to a high-value startup exit, Karolina Pelc shares the strategy, discipline and long-game thinking behind building BeyondPlay and what comes next for founders, investors and Europe’s tech future.
Redesigning the game: inside the new Portomaso Casino
Keith Pillow of DAA Haus explains the thinking behind the Portomaso Casino refurbishment, where calm luxury, intelligent flow and contemporary design come together to reshape the casino experience in Malta.


AI promises faster development, lower costs and greater efficiency. But what happens when businesses invest in speed without the governance to control it? Malta-based Cleverbit Software examines the hidden costs of AI adoption and why, for financial services, fintech and iGaming businesses, faster code does not necessarily mean better results.