Podcasts about maledgeint

Chris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the telecom sector in Hungary, e-commerce opportunities, and preparing for unforeseen opportunities in the future.

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.

Houlin Zhao is the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a UN agency specialized in information and telecommunication technologies. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the global ICT penetration, the importance of ICT to economic development, and the role ICT plays in meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Anusha Rahman Khan is Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecom. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the steps Pakistan is taking to spread connectivity across the country, the new telecom policy framework, and the scope of software development and exports coming out of Pakistan.

Chris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Magyar Telekom’s network buildout, telecom competition in Hungary, and what the company is doing to grow ARPU.

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 economic impact of the digital sector, Internet governance, and finding the balance between security, innovation, and privacy online.

Fátima Barros is the Chair of the Board of Directors of ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), the national regulatory authority for communications in Portugal. She is also the 2015 Chair of BEREC, the Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the telecom landscape in Portugal, getting ready for the Internet of Things, and infrastructure investment.

Abdul Razaq Vahidi is the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Afghanistan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current state of the ICT sector in Afghanistan, the government’s top three policy priorities, and roll out of the open access policy the government hopes will attract foreign investors.

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.

Ali Abbasov in the Minister of Communications and High Technology of Azerbaijan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the government’s efforts to make Azerbaijan into a regional ICT hub, ICT infrastructure development, and the push toward a fully digitized economic environment.

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.

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.

Lia Francisco is the Founder & CEO of CreditBPO, which leverages information technology to improve the visibility, operational efficiency, and credit worthiness of SMEs in the Philippines. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the vision behind CreditBPO and its SME Credit Rating Report, access to credit and bank loans for small businesses, and what is being done to bridge the financing gap for SMEs.

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.

Alfredo M. Yao is the President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), the voice of business in the Philippines. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the upcoming economic integration of ASEAN countries, the Philippines growth story, and potential for the future.

John Cole is the President of Quantum Hotels and Resorts. He spoke with The Prospect Group about tourism in the Philippines, the hotel industry in the Makati area of Metro Manila, and the One Pacific Place property.

Stephen CuUnjieng is the Chairman of Evercore Asia, a premier independent investment banking advisory firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about today’s economic realities, ASEAN competitiveness, and his macroeconomic outlook for the Philippines and the region.

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.

Thailand has taken systemic measures to improve broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing move to digital television is expected to have a $3bn economic impact. Mobile data consumption is growing and the transition to 4G presents new opportunities for operators, services providers, and the technology industry.

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.

The Yemen LNG project has made a tremendous impact on the economy of Yemen since it came online in 2005. Having cost approximately $5bn, Yemen’s largest ever industrial project and first liquefaction facility currently produces 6.7m metric tons of LNG annually and accounts for nearly 25% of the country’s GDP.

The Thai MICE industry has grown substantially under the charge of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). In 2014 alone, Thailand expects to receive one million MICE visitors and to generate industry revenue of $3.2bn. With a strategic vision for further development of the MICE industry, Thailand aims to cement its place as the preferred MICE destination in Asia.

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.

John Nasasira is the Minister of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) of Uganda. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Uganda’s ICT priorities, keeping plans and regulations up to date, and the role of ICT in Uganda’s 2040 Vision.

Yunus Carrim is the Minister of Communications of South Africa. He spoke with The Prospect Group about current government priorities for increasing broadband penetration, lowering the cost to communicate, and addressing the major issues faced by the business community in South Africa.

Stanley Kang is the Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), an umbrella body for foreign chambers and business associations operating in Thailand. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the role and function of the JFCCT, FDI in Thailand, and how companies should prepare for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).