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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.