MONEY features

31/08/2026

AI is no longer just answering questions. It’s starting to act.

In Techmag #7, we look at the technologies reshaping business, science and society — from AI agents and humanoid robots to cyber resilience, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, Palantir’s political vision, the EU AI Act and the science taking humanity closer to Mars.

On the cover, we go inside Religa with CTO Renzo Vella to reveal the technology behind the live-gaming experience.

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15/07/2026

Growth is easy. Staying relevant is harder.

Steve and Michael Mercieca explore why adaptability, not scale, may become real estate's greatest competitive advantage in MONEY Issue 91.

Steve and Michael Mercieca discuss the future of Malta's property market, exploring technology, governance, sustainable growth and what will define the next decade of real estate.

02/07/2026

GDP is rising, yet thousands of SMEs are feeling the squeeze. Simon Azzopardi argues that Malta isn't one economy—it's two. And only one of them is thriving.

Malta's GDP is growing, but many SMEs are struggling. Simon Azzopardi explores the country's two-speed economy and the reforms needed for sustainable growth.

02/07/2026

Malta's only two-Michelin-starred restaurant has taken fine dining beyond the restaurant walls. Simon Rogan discusses the inspiration behind ION at Sea, an intimate chef's table aboard a luxury Riva yacht, where exceptional cuisine, local provenance and the beauty of the Mediterranean come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Discover the story behind one of this summer's most exciting luxury hospitality concepts.

Experience ION at Sea, Simon Rogan's exclusive two-Michelin-starred dining experience aboard a luxury Riva yacht, combining exceptional cuisine with Malta's spectacular Grand Harbour.

02/07/2026

88,000 homes. One question. How much is enough?

Malta has approved enough new homes in the past decade to accommodate more people than recent population growth would require. So are we planning for communities—or simply building because we can? Vanessa Macdonald explores the numbers, the politics and the people shaping our built future.

Vanessa Macdonald explores Malta's construction boom, planning policies and competing visions for the built environment, asking who is shaping the country's future and whether sustainable development remains within reach.

02/07/2026

We're building more homes than ever. So why do more people feel alone? The next challenge for property isn't density or design—it's belonging. Claire Bugelli explores why human connection may become real estate's most valuable asset.

As Malta urbanises, Claire Bugelli explores why placemaking, belonging and human connection are becoming essential to healthier communities and better property development.

02/07/2026

When a home is evacuated, who pays the price?

Not just for repairs—but for hotel rooms, spoiled food, missed work and mortgage repayments that don't stop. The Naxxar evacuations exposed a gap in Malta's construction framework. Lea Hogg explores with Dr Vincent Micallef where responsibility really begins.

Following the Naxxar evacuations, Lea Hogg examines the financial, legal and social gaps in Malta's construction framework, and what reforms could better protect displaced families.

02/07/2026

For decades, the conversation was about building more. Maybe the real challenge is building better. Zak Fenech believes the future of property won't be defined by height or density, but by sustainability, quality and the communities we create.

Zak Fenech reflects on carrying forward the Tumas Group legacy, the evolution of luxury property, sustainability as a driver of value, and how changing buyer expectations are shaping the future of Malta's real estate market.

02/07/2026

Think choosing an office is just about finding the lowest rent?

Think again.

The wrong lease can quietly cost your business far more than you realise—in cash flow, productivity, talent and future growth.

Etienne Licari and Justin Mizzi reveal the 10 office leasing mistakes every business should avoid.

Commercial real estate experts Etienne Licari and Justin Mizzi share the 10 most common office leasing mistakes businesses make in Malta and how to avoid them.

02/07/2026

A home is more than four walls. New research reveals how housing quality, neighbourhoods and affordability influence wellbeing and life satisfaction in Malta. Matthew Zerafa and Brian Micallef explore the findings of the National Housing Satisfaction Survey and their implications for the country's future.

Matthew Zerafa and Brian Micallef examine Malta's National Housing Satisfaction Survey, revealing how homes, neighbourhoods and housing quality shape well-being and life satisfaction.