With a long and proud sporting heritage, Qatar is today further positioning itself as one of the world’s premiere sports destinations. Building on the interest generated when it hosted the Asian Games in 2006, the country has gone onto establish itself as a bona fide ‘Land of Sport’, highlighted by the fact that it is playing host to dozens of top-class events every year.
With a long and proud sporting heritage, Qatar is today further positioning itself as one of the world’s premiere sports destinations. Building on the interest generated when it hosted the Asian Games in 2006, the country has gone onto establish itself as a bona fide ‘Land of Sport’, highlighted by the fact that it is playing host to dozens of top-class events every year.
Fujifilm is bringing its expertise, innovation and quality focus into the regenerative medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, explains where the inventive multinational has already had success in its new ventures, and where the company is headed next.
Fujifilm is bringing its expertise, innovation and quality focus into the regenerative medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, explains where the inventive multinational has already had success in its new ventures, and where the company is headed next.
Adrio de Carolis is well known as Italy’s guru of the digital economy, confirmed back in 1999 when Fortune featured him on their front cover. The CEO of market research and digital poll pioneer SWG, Mr de Carolis explains the company’s knack for handling the huge amount of data on the internet and its findings on Italy’s renewed confidence, as well as providing an insight into the role of social media research and analysis SWG can provide in preventing terrorist threats.
Adrio de Carolis is well known as Italy’s guru of the digital economy, confirmed back in 1999 when Fortune featured him on their front cover. The CEO of market research and digital poll pioneer SWG, Mr de Carolis explains the company’s knack for handling the huge amount of data on the internet and its findings on Italy’s renewed confidence, as well as providing an insight into the role of social media research and analysis SWG can provide in preventing terrorist threats.
Ahead of 2040, as India’s population continues growing and its economy expands to more than five-times its current size, the nation is to lead the surge in global demand for energy. A cross-country surge in energy demand and new regulations aimed at improving the oil and gas sector are to position India as a global bright spot for energy firms worldwide amid an increasingly complex scenario. And Oil and Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has the task of reforming India’s natural resources policies and implementing them in a fair manner to win the confidence of the global industry
Ahead of 2040, as India’s population continues growing and its economy expands to more than five-times its current size, the nation is to lead the surge in global demand for energy. A cross-country surge in energy demand and new regulations aimed at improving the oil and gas sector are to position India as a global bright spot for energy firms worldwide amid an increasingly complex scenario. And Oil and Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has the task of reforming India’s natural resources policies and implementing them in a fair manner to win the confidence of the global industry
Reduced numbers of trials clogging up courtrooms, the introduction of computerization into civil trial procedures, and the creation of specialized Business Courts to handle business-related disputes for foreign investors are among the transformational changes swept in to Italy’s judicial system in recent years.
Reduced numbers of trials clogging up courtrooms, the introduction of computerization into civil trial procedures, and the creation of specialized Business Courts to handle business-related disputes for foreign investors are among the transformational changes swept in to Italy’s judicial system in recent years.
Through its 42 affiliates in 24 countries, the Exedy Group is a leading force in the automotive parts industry, and its President and CEO Hidehito Hisakawa explains what is driving its remarkable success and growth, as well as what lies ahead in terms of overseas expansion.
Through its 42 affiliates in 24 countries, the Exedy Group is a leading force in the automotive parts industry, and its President and CEO Hidehito Hisakawa explains what is driving its remarkable success and growth, as well as what lies ahead in terms of overseas expansion.
Based on research, innovation and internationally accredited programmes, Azazy Group’s Future University Egypt is rapidly becoming a reference point in the country’s education sector. Furthermore, the group’s planned Knowledge City will add further innovation to a sector under change
Based on research, innovation and internationally accredited programmes, Azazy Group’s Future University Egypt is rapidly becoming a reference point in the country’s education sector. Furthermore, the group’s planned Knowledge City will add further innovation to a sector under change
One of the leading Japanese providers of broadcasting media content, the USEN Corporation has stayed ahead of the competition for more than 50 years and expanded into IT business solutions, hospitality, and even medical institutions. President Kimimasa Tamura explains USEN’s approach to growth and the recent launch of its first capsule hotel, designed to make women travelers to Japan more comfortable.
One of the leading Japanese providers of broadcasting media content, the USEN Corporation has stayed ahead of the competition for more than 50 years and expanded into IT business solutions, hospitality, and even medical institutions. President Kimimasa Tamura explains USEN’s approach to growth and the recent launch of its first capsule hotel, designed to make women travelers to Japan more comfortable.
Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
The Shariah-compliant food industry is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, helped in part by the increasing trade among Islamic nations. Issues of certification and standards remain, but the growing appeal of halal foods is undeniable.
The Shariah-compliant food industry is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, helped in part by the increasing trade among Islamic nations. Issues of certification and standards remain, but the growing appeal of halal foods is undeniable.
