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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.