As technologies become increasingly complex and industries continue to converge, ICT partnerships and international alliances with technology providers become ever more critical. Kuwait’s ICT sector is at the forefront of the privatization initiative and the country’s desire to become a diversified economy. Dr Ahmad Salih, CEO of Gulfnet, one of the largest and oldest Kuwaiti ICT providers, looks at his nation’s progress, and Gulfnet’s role in Kuwait’s technological rise.
As technologies become increasingly complex and industries continue to converge, ICT partnerships and international alliances with technology providers become ever more critical. Kuwait’s ICT sector is at the forefront of the privatization initiative and the country’s desire to become a diversified economy. Dr Ahmad Salih, CEO of Gulfnet, one of the largest and oldest Kuwaiti ICT providers, looks at his nation’s progress, and Gulfnet’s role in Kuwait’s technological rise.
The UAE represents a historic ally in the region for the United States and is its largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). President of the US-UAE Business Council Danny E. Sebright has no doubt that with the strong diplomatic affinity, defense and security ties, as well as economic interests—in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare—bilateral US-UAE relations are set to reach a new high. Here, he also discusses the global connectivity potential of Dubai’s Expo 2020.
The UAE represents a historic ally in the region for the United States and is its largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). President of the US-UAE Business Council Danny E. Sebright has no doubt that with the strong diplomatic affinity, defense and security ties, as well as economic interests—in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare—bilateral US-UAE relations are set to reach a new high. Here, he also discusses the global connectivity potential of Dubai’s Expo 2020.
Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), explains his confidence in HH the Amir’s vision of Kuwait becoming a financial and commercial center for the region, a bridge between two continents, and a profitable investment destination through a series of well thought-out initiatives that count on youth, innovation and opportunity as its main drivers.
Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), explains his confidence in HH the Amir’s vision of Kuwait becoming a financial and commercial center for the region, a bridge between two continents, and a profitable investment destination through a series of well thought-out initiatives that count on youth, innovation and opportunity as its main drivers.
Merged from two well-established Japanese pharmaceutical companies in 2005, Astellas Pharma has been very successful, with growth in sales, profit, and R&D expenditure in the past three consecutive years. Focusing on therapy, urology, oncology and transplantations, Chairman Masafumi Nogimori discusses how the company is strengthening its activities to go even more global, as the pharmaceutical industry is being more supported by the Japanese government than ever.
Merged from two well-established Japanese pharmaceutical companies in 2005, Astellas Pharma has been very successful, with growth in sales, profit, and R&D expenditure in the past three consecutive years. Focusing on therapy, urology, oncology and transplantations, Chairman Masafumi Nogimori discusses how the company is strengthening its activities to go even more global, as the pharmaceutical industry is being more supported by the Japanese government than ever.
Clearing away some of the old impediments to investment and growth in the economy, Guyana’s new government is introducing a broad program of economic diversification and added value to move away from its primary commodities and avoid over-reliance on its massive oil discovery earlier this year. Finance Minister Winston Jordan explains the winds of change sweeping through the country’s governance and its welcome to investors targeting sectors such as renewable energy, ecotourism, infrastructure, agriculture, minerals and ICT.
Clearing away some of the old impediments to investment and growth in the economy, Guyana’s new government is introducing a broad program of economic diversification and added value to move away from its primary commodities and avoid over-reliance on its massive oil discovery earlier this year. Finance Minister Winston Jordan explains the winds of change sweeping through the country’s governance and its welcome to investors targeting sectors such as renewable energy, ecotourism, infrastructure, agriculture, minerals and ICT.
Education is vital to Japan’s economic reorientation through Abenomics. The country is increasingly viewing education as a vehicle to drive economic growth. Hakubun Shimomura, Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, discusses how Japanese policies highlight globalization through student and faculty exchanges, as well as increasing the focus on foreign language learning while reinforcing the Japanese identity by allowing its students to appreciate Japan’s rich history and culture.
Education is vital to Japan’s economic reorientation through Abenomics. The country is increasingly viewing education as a vehicle to drive economic growth. Hakubun Shimomura, Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, discusses how Japanese policies highlight globalization through student and faculty exchanges, as well as increasing the focus on foreign language learning while reinforcing the Japanese identity by allowing its students to appreciate Japan’s rich history and culture.
Toshifumi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Seven & i Holdings, has built an empire identifying opportunities within a changing society, including the restructuring of 7-Eleven in the US. As Seven & i Holdings continues to grow both within Japan and abroad, it is a changing world that Mr Suzuki plans to capitalize on.
Toshifumi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Seven & i Holdings, has built an empire identifying opportunities within a changing society, including the restructuring of 7-Eleven in the US. As Seven & i Holdings continues to grow both within Japan and abroad, it is a changing world that Mr Suzuki plans to capitalize on.
Ofer Sachs, CEO of the Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, which strengthens trade, ventures and strategic alliances between Israeli and foreign enterprises, delves into the country’s opportunities and also challenges for exports and global relations, and notes its draw is “not just the environment, it’s the people, and it’s the eagerness of the people to cooperate and to do business.”
Ofer Sachs, CEO of the Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, which strengthens trade, ventures and strategic alliances between Israeli and foreign enterprises, delves into the country’s opportunities and also challenges for exports and global relations, and notes its draw is “not just the environment, it’s the people, and it’s the eagerness of the people to cooperate and to do business.”
Already among the top 10 soft candy producers in the world, Kervan Gıda is targeting a place in the top five by 2023. Burhan Başar, General Manager of Kervan Gıda, explains how it aims to achieve its goals and the effect Turquality has had on the business.
Already among the top 10 soft candy producers in the world, Kervan Gıda is targeting a place in the top five by 2023. Burhan Başar, General Manager of Kervan Gıda, explains how it aims to achieve its goals and the effect Turquality has had on the business.
Spectacular wildlife, welcoming people, political stability and untouched potential in need of international expertise are among the reason why Jean Byamugisha, Executive Director of the Uganda Hotel Owners Association, invites the world beyond its borders to come to Uganda for a unique, personal, and truly African experience.
Spectacular wildlife, welcoming people, political stability and untouched potential in need of international expertise are among the reason why Jean Byamugisha, Executive Director of the Uganda Hotel Owners Association, invites the world beyond its borders to come to Uganda for a unique, personal, and truly African experience.
