When Theresa May became the first ever UK Prime Minister to attend the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council in December 2016, it demonstrated the UK’s commitment to forging stronger ties in the region following the British public’s vote to exit the European Union six months earlier.
When Theresa May became the first ever UK Prime Minister to attend the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council in December 2016, it demonstrated the UK’s commitment to forging stronger ties in the region following the British public’s vote to exit the European Union six months earlier.
New laws being introduced in Sierra Leone and awareness-raising efforts by companies are expected to give a substantial boost to its insurance sector, which currently has very low penetration and high scope for growth. Acting MD of one of the country’s top three insurers, the NIC, Ronald K. Hingston looks at the challenges and opportunities in the country’s insurance sector and discusses NIC’s planned privatization and listing on the Sierra Leone Stock Exchange.
New laws being introduced in Sierra Leone and awareness-raising efforts by companies are expected to give a substantial boost to its insurance sector, which currently has very low penetration and high scope for growth. Acting MD of one of the country’s top three insurers, the NIC, Ronald K. Hingston looks at the challenges and opportunities in the country’s insurance sector and discusses NIC’s planned privatization and listing on the Sierra Leone Stock Exchange.
An active member of the African hospitality sector, the presence of the Radisson Blu brand in Freetown signals to the world that Sierra Leone is a safe and secure destination for all visitors, businesspeople and tourists alike. General Manager Johan Klang discusses the hotel’s symbolism of the country’s potential to develop its tourism to the world, how it blends the brand’s renowned features with local traditions, and its resolute stance to remain open during the EVD outbreak and be part of the nation’s recovery.
An active member of the African hospitality sector, the presence of the Radisson Blu brand in Freetown signals to the world that Sierra Leone is a safe and secure destination for all visitors, businesspeople and tourists alike. General Manager Johan Klang discusses the hotel’s symbolism of the country’s potential to develop its tourism to the world, how it blends the brand’s renowned features with local traditions, and its resolute stance to remain open during the EVD outbreak and be part of the nation’s recovery.
An outstanding safety, reliability and performance record has made Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen an international symbol of its innovation, precision and technological ambition. President of the Central Japan Railway Company Koei Tsuge discusses the impact it has had on the country, its milestones achieved, and the latest developments on the next-generation maglev system.
An outstanding safety, reliability and performance record has made Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen an international symbol of its innovation, precision and technological ambition. President of the Central Japan Railway Company Koei Tsuge discusses the impact it has had on the country, its milestones achieved, and the latest developments on the next-generation maglev system.
José Manuel Hernández, Peru’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, discusses how the country will drive agricultural exports by supporting small-scale farmers, promoting its products in countries with whom it has free trade deals, and attracting US investment in agro-industry, forestry and dams.
José Manuel Hernández, Peru’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, discusses how the country will drive agricultural exports by supporting small-scale farmers, promoting its products in countries with whom it has free trade deals, and attracting US investment in agro-industry, forestry and dams.
With decades of experience and regarded as the benchmark for its regulation, Bahrain stands out as a global leader in Islamic finance and has helped more than 30 countries worldwide to set up Islamic financial structures. From its benchmark-setting regulation to its highly qualified human resources, the kingdom has all the fundamentals to lead the industry’s future development both regionally and internationally.
With decades of experience and regarded as the benchmark for its regulation, Bahrain stands out as a global leader in Islamic finance and has helped more than 30 countries worldwide to set up Islamic financial structures. From its benchmark-setting regulation to its highly qualified human resources, the kingdom has all the fundamentals to lead the industry’s future development both regionally and internationally.
Focused on innovation, energy efficiency, ICT, speed and above all safety in Japan’s world-renowned railways, the East Japan Railway Company has also accumulated a high level of knowledge and experience in connecting railway and lifestyle businesses to great effect and is interested in exporting its know-how particularly to Southeast Asian countries keen on developing shopping malls in train stations. Vice Chairman Masaki Ogata provides insight to the rail sector in Japan, the company’s key contributions to it, and its role in boosting the country’s tourism industry.
Focused on innovation, energy efficiency, ICT, speed and above all safety in Japan’s world-renowned railways, the East Japan Railway Company has also accumulated a high level of knowledge and experience in connecting railway and lifestyle businesses to great effect and is interested in exporting its know-how particularly to Southeast Asian countries keen on developing shopping malls in train stations. Vice Chairman Masaki Ogata provides insight to the rail sector in Japan, the company’s key contributions to it, and its role in boosting the country’s tourism industry.
As the foremost financial services center in the Gulf, Bahrain has proved to be resilient in the face of liquidity challenges posed by low oil prices and austerity. Already an international leader in Islamic finance, the kingdom is now firmly focused on nurturing a globally competitive financial technology (fintech) industry.
As the foremost financial services center in the Gulf, Bahrain has proved to be resilient in the face of liquidity challenges posed by low oil prices and austerity. Already an international leader in Islamic finance, the kingdom is now firmly focused on nurturing a globally competitive financial technology (fintech) industry.
Widely recognized as a global leader in Islamic finance, the assets in Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector have risen from $1.9 billion in 2000 to $25.1 billion in 2015, and account for around 13% of the kingdom’s total banking assets. Great experience in Sharia-compliant financing and investment make some of the kingdom’s major banking figures, such as Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, particularly appealing to the growing number of international clients looking for an expert partner in the sector, as Director & Group CEO Yousif Abdulla Taqi explains.
Widely recognized as a global leader in Islamic finance, the assets in Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector have risen from $1.9 billion in 2000 to $25.1 billion in 2015, and account for around 13% of the kingdom’s total banking assets. Great experience in Sharia-compliant financing and investment make some of the kingdom’s major banking figures, such as Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, particularly appealing to the growing number of international clients looking for an expert partner in the sector, as Director & Group CEO Yousif Abdulla Taqi explains.
The Kingdom of Bahrain and United Kingdom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of close relationships and friendship in 2016. The two countries share a long and special history and the relations span a huge array of shared interests that benefit both countries and their peoples. This bicentenary offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate and to develop further on these partnerships, as the UK’s Ambassador to Bahrain explains.
The Kingdom of Bahrain and United Kingdom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of close relationships and friendship in 2016. The two countries share a long and special history and the relations span a huge array of shared interests that benefit both countries and their peoples. This bicentenary offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate and to develop further on these partnerships, as the UK’s Ambassador to Bahrain explains.
