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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.
The economy of the Malaysian state of Johor is thriving. A large portion of Johor’s economic activity is facilitated by the maritime transportation sector. Johor Port, the busiest of the state's ports, has made a major contibution to overall development. Johor Port's expansion plans will ensure it is central to the continued growth of the southern region.
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.
Fadi Chehadé is the President and CEO of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of maintaining one Internet and where the pressures to fragment the Internet are coming from.
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.
Dr. Makio Miyagawa is the Japanese ambassador to Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Japan, FDI opportunities, and how Malaysia can be a gateway to Islamic nation markets for Japanese companies.
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.
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He currently chairs Malaysian car manufacturer Proton. He spoke with The Prospect Group about hot-button economic issues: ASEAN trade, the future of Proton, and 1MDB.
Dr. Tabassum Khan is the Managing Director of AJ Pharma Holding, an initiative of the Aljomaih Group of Saudi Arabia established to focus on investments in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors in Malaysia and the surrounding region. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic and social benefits of being vaccination independent, what halal vaccination really means, and where he sees the industry headed in the future.
Dato' Dr. Mohd Nazlee Kamal is the CEO of the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp), an organization tasked with driving the country’s biotech industry. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Malaysia’s biotech industry, opportunities and initiatives in the Halal and Islamic economy, and replicating Malaysia’s bio-economy model elsewhere.
Tuna Musa Hitam is a politician, businessman, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. He currently chairs the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the 10th annual WIEF that took place in Dubai, innovation in Islamic finance and business, and what Malaysia has to offer.
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He spoke with The Prospect Group about economic growth and development in Malaysia, the education system, and his future outlook for the country.
Dato’ Dr. Abdul Halim bin Ismail is a Member of the Shariah Advisory Council of the Securities Commission of Malaysia and the recipient of the 2014 Royal Award for Islamic Finance. He spoke with The Prospect Group about measuring progress and success in Islamic finance, how Shariah advisory councils function, and the need to develop the third sector of the economy.
Raja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank, part of the Hong Leong Financial Group. She spoke with The Prospect Group about bringing the concept and principles of Islamic banking to a mainstream global audience.
Ebrahim Patel is the Chairman of the WIEF Young Leaders Network, a global platform connecting young leaders from across the world. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the WIEF Young Leaders Network and the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF).
Y.B. Dato' Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed is Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about promoting investment in Malaysia, supporting the Islamic economy, and reaching the country’s 2020 goals.
Muzaffar Hisham is the CEO of Maybank Islamic Bank, the third largest Islamic bank in the world. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Maybank’s role in Islamic financial services, his outlook for Islamic financial services globally, and how the Islamic financial model in alleviating shocks.
Raja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank, part of the Hong Leong Financial Group. She spoke with The Prospect Group about Hong Leong Islamic Bank’s activities in Malaysia, the state of Malaysia's financial system, and her outlook for sukuk issuance.
Muzaffar Hisham is the CEO of Maybank Islamic Bank. He spoke with The Prospect Group about his outlook for Islamic financial services globally, the theme of the 10th annual WIEF, and the most important topics he thinks should be addressed at the 10th WIEF in Dubai.
Dato’ Dr. Norraesah Mohamad is the Chairman of the WIEF Businesswomen Network (WBN) and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the WIEF Foundation. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the WBN, empowering women globally, and how female perspective is an imperative in business.
Raja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank and an Advisor for Islamic banking and finance to the WIEF Foundation. She spoke with The Prospect Group about her role with the WIEF Foundation, how Islamic finance is a catalyst for economic growth, and her outlook for the Islamic banking and financial service sector.
Tan Sri Dr. Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin is the Chairman of the WIEF Education Trust, a part of the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the purpose of the WIEF Education Trust (WET), the activities WET is involved in, and socializing education.
Captain Hairi Ho is the COO of Giga Car Terminals, part of the Giga Shipping group. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the land side of automotive logistics, the current capacity for vehicles that the ports in Malaysia can handle, and the employment of new technology.
Raymond Wong is the CEO of Nexus Mega Carriers, part of the Giga Shipping group, which manages the shipment of vehicles from ports to clients. He spoke with The Prospect Group about remaining competitive in Malaysia, increasing fleet size, and using new technology to be more efficient.
Captain Cheong Yut Seng is the CEO of Giga Shipping, part of a larger group that delivers end-to-end automotive shipping and logistics solutions. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the company's growth, the industry's growth, and the challenges the industry faces as a whole.
Datuk Adrian Henry D'Silva is the Managing Director of Straits Auto Logistics and Giga Car Terminals, both subsidiaries of Giga Shipping, a group of companies that manages vessels and vehicle storage at port facilities. He spoke with The Prospect Group about working with auto manufacturers, the Malaysian automotive industry, and the challenges involved with automotive shipping.
Datuk Kumar Prabakaran is the Managing Director of Giga Shipping and Nexus Carriers, part of a group of companies that delivers automobiles and motorbikes from factory floors to dealerships all over Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about remaining competitive, future investment and expansion plans, and how Giga Shipping contributes to the Malaysian economy and national vision.
Dato’ Azman Mahmud is the CEO the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the government's principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of manufacturing to Malaysia's economy, FDI levels, and facilitating investment opportunities.
Jeffrey Mong is the General Manager of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, a recently restored classic property in the heart of the city. He spoke with The Prospect Group about incorporating tradition into hospitality, trends in the tourism market, and future growth projections.
Dr. Sharheen Madros is the Executive Director of Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), a government-linked company (GLC) with a mandate to promote, catalyze, and transform Malaysia’s oil and gas services sector. He spoke with The Prospect Group about how MPRC will implement strategy, the role of energy in the Malaysian economy, and the country’s energy service expansion goals.
Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek is the Malaysian Minister of Communication & Multimedia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about ICT’s contribution to the Malaysian economy, the government’s ICT priorities, and where he sees investment opportunities within Malaysia’s ICT sector.