Executive Focus | UAE (HD)

In support of the 2017 GBF LATAM, The Prospect Group spoke with H.E. Sultan Al Mansoori, Hamad Buamim, Sultan Bin Sulayem, Abdulla Al Awar, Issam Kazim, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and Fahad Al Gergawi about the UAE-LATAM economic relationship.

The UAE accounts for over 40% of insurance premiums in MENA and ranks top 10 globally in premium growth. The Prospect Group spoke with senior executives from the Insurance Authority, Oman Insurance Co., ADNIC, Daman, Emirates Insurance, and Takaful Emarat about the current state and future outlook for the UAE's insurance industry.

Mohammad Al Hawari is the Managing Director and Executive Board Member of Takaful Emarat. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the digital disruption happening in the insurance industry and the concept of insurance on demand.

In anticipation of the 2017 GBF Africa, The Prospect Group spoke with Sultan Bin Sulayem (Chairma & CEO of DP World), Essa Al-Ghurair (Chairman of Essa Al-Ghurair Investments), Mohammed Al Raqbani (General Manager of Dubai Investments Industries), Adel Al Zarouni (Managing Director of Rivoli Group), and Rassem Zok (MENA CEO of Standard Bank) about the UAE-Africa economic relationship.

Michael Bitzer is the CEO of National Health Insurance Company (Daman). He spoke with The Prospect Group about Daman’s role in the UAE market, promoting healthiness and well-being in the GCC, and Daman’s growth outlook.

Christos Adamantiadis is the CEO of Oman Insurance Company (OIC). He spoke with The Prospect Group about how innovation is mitigating risk transfer in the insurance industry and what OIC is doing to further innovation.

Ahmad Idris is the CEO of ADNIC, the Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company. He spoke with The Prospect Group about returning to profitability in 2016, enhancing customer experience, and innovating through technology.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai Chamber opening a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri is the Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy & Licensing at the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of aligning UAE health regulations with international guidelines and the Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) policy.

Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri is the Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy & Licensing at the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic impact of the healthcare sector, growth areas, and the UAE as a global medical hub.

Abdulla Bin Sulayem is the CEO of Seven Tides International, a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the DUKES Dubai development, bringing the DUKES brand to Dubai, and plan for further expansion.

Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri is the Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy & Licensing at the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention. He spoke with The Prospect Group about innovation in the UAE's healthcare sector and the vision for the health services and pharmaceutical industries.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with Latin America, overcoming historical barriers, and the Global Business Forum on Latin America.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with South East Asia and China, Dubai Chamber's new office in Shanghai, and why Dubai is a great place for Chinese businesses.

Majid Saif Al Ghurair is the Chairman of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about prospects for growth in the Islamic economy, the importance of competitiveness, and the 2016 Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES).

Abdulla Bin Sulayem is the CEO of Seven Tides International, a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company with a portfolio of exceptional properties in some of the world’s most coveted locations. He spoke with The Prospect Group about innovation, why Seven Tides' properties have been so successful, and what's ahead for Dubai's real estate market.

Hesham Al Qassim is the CEO of wasl Asset Management Group, which manages the asset portfolio of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC). He spoke with The Prospect Group about filling the gaps in Dubai’s real estate market, wasl’s hotel portfolio, and affordable housing.

Bocar Ba is the CEO of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the industry association representing telecom operators and service providers in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. He spoke with The Prospect Group about major challenges facing telecom operators, and the impact of internet based competition and changing consumer trends.

The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) was established to develop and promote Dubai as the global capital of the Islamic economy. The Prospect Group spoke with Mohammed Al Gergawi (Chairman), Essa Kazim (Secretary-General), and Abdulla Al Awar (CEO) about the great potential of the Islamic economy, the role of the center, and why Dubai has what it takes to become the global capital of Islamic economy.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with the CIS countries, the upcoming CIS Global Business Forum, and why Dubai is a great place for CIS investors and businessmen.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growing Dubai-Africa trade relationship, Dubai Chamber’s Africa focused initiatives, and the African Global Business Forum.

Abu Dhabi has long been a thriving business hub with a large concentration of private and institutional wealth. With such a rich financial heritage, the establishment of an international financial center is the logical next step for the Emirate. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a broad based international financial center for local, regional, and international institutions.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the key themes of the 2015 Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES), areas within the Islamic economy where Dubai is playing a leadership role, and Dubai’s position relative to other global Islamic economy hubs.

Deyaar is a leading real estate developer and real estate service company with operations in Dubai and the MENA region. The Prospect Group spoke with Deyaar’s Saeed Al Qatami (CEO), Khalifa Al Zaffin (Board Member), and Iyad Charchar (VP Projects & Engineering) about innovation in the real estate business, the Midtown by Deyaar project, and growth areas in Dubai’s real estate market.

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of innovation, Dubai Chamber’s leadership in advancing the innovation agenda, why it’s time for Dubai to export its service model.

H.E. Mohamed Helal Al Muhairi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the role of the private sector in Abu Dhabi, ADCCI’s efforts and initiatives, and the economic outlook for Abu Dhabi.

Saed Al Awadi is the CEO of Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, tasked with increasing the volume and value of Dubai’s trade and exports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai Exports’ impact on trade and export volume, the burgeoning global halal economy, and the need to adapt a mentality of innovation.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a government entity established to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai and the largest and fastest growing free zone in the UAE. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the DMCC, the expansion of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), and what makes Dubai competitive as a global commodities hub.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about why Dubai remains an advantageous place for business, the importance of staying competitive with other global centers, and striving for excellence in execution.

Through its Economic Vision 2030 master plan, Abu Dhabi has demonstrated the foresight and government support needed to deliver an ambitious economic diversification agenda. Khalifa Port, the first semi-automated container terminal in the region, and its adjacent trade and logistics zone, Kizad, are one of the cornerstones of Abu Dhabi’s vision for 2030.

FGB is the leading bank in the UAE by net profits. The Prospect Group spoke with FGB’s André Sayegh (CEO), Hana Al Rostamani (Head of Consumer Banking), and Simon Penney (Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Wholesale Banking) about FGB’s strategic direction, the UAE’s transformation into a financial hub, and capitalizing on changing global trade flows.

Adnan Chilwan is the CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s ambition to become the global capital of Islamic economy, the importance of innovation in achieving that ambition, and how DIB is keeping one step ahead.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the factors that make Dubai well suited to become a global hub for the Islamic economy, the most promising sub-segments, and the need for global unification and standardization of the Islamic economy.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic relationship between Dubai and Africa, what the Dubai Chamber is doing to facilitate trade and investment, and overcoming barriers to entry.

Tony Douglas is the CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the construction of the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC) at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), project timelines, and meeting capacity demand at the airport during the construction phase.

H.E. Ali Al Mansoori is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growth of the aviation industry in Abu Dhabi, the new Midfield Terminal Complex, and global ambitions.

Masdar City is a low-carbon, mixed-use development located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Prospect Group spoke with Masdar City’s Director, Anthony Mallows, and Head of Business Development, Amier Alawadhi, about the evolution of the Masdar concept, attracting investment, and maintaining the balance between environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Senaat has been instrumental in developing large scale industrial projects in Abu Dhabi and has invested over $4.4bn in non-oil sector projects since 2004. With the continued growth of its subsidiaries, including Emirates Steel, Senaat is looking for further industrial investment opportunities with a focus on downstream aluminum industries.

Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) is the official source of statistical data in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The Prospect Group spoke with SCAD's Khaled Al Hashmi (Executive Director - Strategy & Excellence Sector), Walter Frederick Robb (Assistant Director – Population & Social Statistics), and Shamma Al Romaithi (Statistician - Economic Statistics) about SCAD's efforts to improve the statistics system in Abu Dhabi.

Mohamed H Al Qemzi is the CEO of the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), the government entity directly responsible for the establishment, management, and operation of specialized economic zones in Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about ZonesCorp growth and expansion plans, working together with other industrial stakeholders in Abu Dhabi, and the benefits of ZonesCorp’s regulatory structure.

ZonesCorp has been a significant component of Abu Dhabi’s drive to grow and develop the industrial sector. Industrial zones under its umbrella account for nearly 50% of Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing GDP. With plans to double industrial land area to 100km2 by 2020, ZonesCorp is well positioned to remain at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s industrial revolution.

Robert Ball is the CEO of National Ambulance, the leading national provider of emergency pre-hospital care in the United Arab Emirates. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) that National Ambulance launched along with Abu Dhabi Aviation for the ADNOC group of companies.

Mark Thistlethwaite is the CEO of AgustaWestland Aviation Services (AWAS), a joint-venture between AgustaWestland and Abu Dhabi Aviation. He spoke with The Prospect Group about AWAS’ operations, future opportunities, and the helicopter market in the Middle East.

Nader Al Hammadi is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Abu Dhabi Aviation’s strategy for domestic market share, planning for growth, and establishing the first helicopter training facility in the Middle East.

Salem Rashid Al Noaimi is the CEO and Managing Director of Waha Capital, an investment company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Waha Capital’s historical performance, growth and expansion strategy, and the company’s latest investment in Anglo Arabian Healthcare.

Hussain Al Nowais is the Chairman of Waha Capital, a leading investment company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current climate for investment in the UAE, regional growth prospects, and what sets Waha Capital apart from other investment firms.

Nick Carter is the Director General of the Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RSB), the independent regulatory body for the water, wastewater, and electricity sector of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about optimizing Abu Dhabi’s fuel mix, plans for nuclear and renewable energy, and making sure future demand is met.

Rashed Al Rashedi is the Deputy Director General of the Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RSB), the independent regulatory body for the water, wastewater, and electricity sector of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about current and future supply and demand for water, wastewater, and electricity in Abu Dhabi, and RSB’s efforts to lower consumption and promote conservation.

Nick Carter is the Director General of the Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RSB), the independent regulatory body for the water, wastewater, and electricity sector of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about RSB’s 2013 highlights, Price Control 5 (PC5), and new water quality regulations.

Alex Thursby is the Group CEO of National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the changing retail banking landscape in the UAE, domestic growth prospects, liquidity, and the overall prospects for the UAE’s banking sector.