Dr. Hessa Al Jaber is the first-ever Minister of Information and Communications Technology in Qatar following the formation of the nation’s new Cabinet by H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in 2013.
She is the third Qatari woman to assume a ministerial position in the state. In 2013, Dr. Al Jaber was listed among the 500 most powerful Arabs in the world by Arabian Business magazine, then ranked 20th on the 2013 Arabian Business’ list of 100 most powerful Arab women.
More recently, the Internet Society inducted her as one of eight international Internet leaders to the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Advisory Board. Moreover, Mashable, which covers global social media news, named her among the eight most impressive women working in technology throughout the world during the 2000s.
Here, she speaks to Upper Reach about the huge potential in Qatar’s ICT sector.
Dr. Hessa Al Jaber is the first-ever Minister of Information and Communications Technology in Qatar following the formation of the nation’s new Cabinet by H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in 2013.
She is the third Qatari woman to assume a ministerial position in the state. In 2013, Dr. Al Jaber was listed among the 500 most powerful Arabs in the world by Arabian Business magazine, then ranked 20th on the 2013 Arabian Business’ list of 100 most powerful Arab women.
More recently, the Internet Society inducted her as one of eight international Internet leaders to the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Advisory Board. Moreover, Mashable, which covers global social media news, named her among the eight most impressive women working in technology throughout the world during the 2000s.
Here, she speaks to Upper Reach about the huge potential in Qatar’s ICT sector.
Dispelling uncertainty and overseeing investments in energy, oil & gas and mining, independent regulator Osinergmin strikes a balance between the objectives of the State, those of investors, and those of the users of public services. Jesús Tamayo Pacheco, Chairman of the Board at Osinergmin, provides details of what’s in store for Peru’s energy sector.
Dispelling uncertainty and overseeing investments in energy, oil & gas and mining, independent regulator Osinergmin strikes a balance between the objectives of the State, those of investors, and those of the users of public services. Jesús Tamayo Pacheco, Chairman of the Board at Osinergmin, provides details of what’s in store for Peru’s energy sector.
IFS and Interbank CEO Luis Felipe Castellanos discusses Interbank’s shared value philosophy that ‘leads to better business opportunities’ and how IFS is going to launch an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, the most liquid market in the world with the largest franchise in Latin America, in which companies from this region exchange $2.55 million a day.
IFS and Interbank CEO Luis Felipe Castellanos discusses Interbank’s shared value philosophy that ‘leads to better business opportunities’ and how IFS is going to launch an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, the most liquid market in the world with the largest franchise in Latin America, in which companies from this region exchange $2.55 million a day.
EG’s ports reflect the country’s modern infrastructure and are key to attracting new investments to the country. Alberto Ndong Obiang Lima, Managing Director at the Ports Administration of Equatorial Guinea (Administración de Puertos de Guinea Ecuatorial, APGE) speaks to Globus Vision about the importance of modernization at the deepwater ports at Malabo and Bata, the potential cruise ship market, and what the ports can offer international investors.
EG’s ports reflect the country’s modern infrastructure and are key to attracting new investments to the country. Alberto Ndong Obiang Lima, Managing Director at the Ports Administration of Equatorial Guinea (Administración de Puertos de Guinea Ecuatorial, APGE) speaks to Globus Vision about the importance of modernization at the deepwater ports at Malabo and Bata, the potential cruise ship market, and what the ports can offer international investors.
Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, tells The Worldfolio what are the main drivers of Dubai’s conducive business ecosystem, the main investment opportunities ahead for American investors in view of Expo 2020, and the flexibility free zones offer multinational corporations and small and medium-sized companies to relocate.
Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, tells The Worldfolio what are the main drivers of Dubai’s conducive business ecosystem, the main investment opportunities ahead for American investors in view of Expo 2020, and the flexibility free zones offer multinational corporations and small and medium-sized companies to relocate.
Roberto Moreno Mejía, President of construction firm Amarilo, discusses Colombia’s housing and construction sectors, the potential impact the Green City project could have if replicated in other countries, and also the company’s quality focus in its massive homebuilding projects under way.
Roberto Moreno Mejía, President of construction firm Amarilo, discusses Colombia’s housing and construction sectors, the potential impact the Green City project could have if replicated in other countries, and also the company’s quality focus in its massive homebuilding projects under way.
Forestry and bio-sector frontrunner UPM integrates the two industries to innovate greater value from renewable and recyclable materials. Juha Kääriäinen, Vice President of Operations at UPM Uruguay, discusses the company’s successful year, which included a landmark university agreement, its quarter-century commitment to Uruguay, and its focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Forestry and bio-sector frontrunner UPM integrates the two industries to innovate greater value from renewable and recyclable materials. Juha Kääriäinen, Vice President of Operations at UPM Uruguay, discusses the company’s successful year, which included a landmark university agreement, its quarter-century commitment to Uruguay, and its focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Despite mining activities currently only being in 1.38% of the country, Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer and sixth-largest gold producer. Carlos Gálvez Pinillos, President of Peru’s National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy, explains just how vital the mining sector is to the country’s future, the education of its youth, and the expansion of a new emerging middle class.
Despite mining activities currently only being in 1.38% of the country, Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer and sixth-largest gold producer. Carlos Gálvez Pinillos, President of Peru’s National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy, explains just how vital the mining sector is to the country’s future, the education of its youth, and the expansion of a new emerging middle class.
With eyes on raising funds from the capital markets and potential new projects in Africa, the Middle East, Caspian region, Latin America and Russia, Turkish Petroleum CEO Besim Şişman explains why his company has the potential to emerge as one of the best known Turkish brands in the world by 2023.
With eyes on raising funds from the capital markets and potential new projects in Africa, the Middle East, Caspian region, Latin America and Russia, Turkish Petroleum CEO Besim Şişman explains why his company has the potential to emerge as one of the best known Turkish brands in the world by 2023.
Despite its challenges, the country’s banking sector is ready to support a more diverse Congolese economy and facilitate private sector involvement, according to the Minister of Economy and Finance Gilbert Ondongo.
Despite its challenges, the country’s banking sector is ready to support a more diverse Congolese economy and facilitate private sector involvement, according to the Minister of Economy and Finance Gilbert Ondongo.
