Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
The fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food companies have been turned around since Saleh Ahmed Hefni took over as CEO in 2007. In the past seven years, Halwani Brothers’ profits have grown from 20 million Riyals ($5.3 million) to nearly 100 million Riyals, while sales have increased to 1 billion Riyals ($267 million). Mr. Hefni aims to double revenues to 2 billion Riyals, one of three clear objectives he set when entering the company eight years ago. In this interview, he talks about these objectives, why he will not sacrifice quality to lower prices, re-branding the company, and the possibility of entering the growing health foods market.
The fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food companies have been turned around since Saleh Ahmed Hefni took over as CEO in 2007. In the past seven years, Halwani Brothers’ profits have grown from 20 million Riyals ($5.3 million) to nearly 100 million Riyals, while sales have increased to 1 billion Riyals ($267 million). Mr. Hefni aims to double revenues to 2 billion Riyals, one of three clear objectives he set when entering the company eight years ago. In this interview, he talks about these objectives, why he will not sacrifice quality to lower prices, re-branding the company, and the possibility of entering the growing health foods market.
Colombia’s diverse climate, geology and topography not only present a variety of industrial and agricultural opportunities, but also logistical and infrastructural challenges for transporters to take those goods to customers. Half state and half privately owned Almagrario has extensive experience in Colombia’s logistics and transportation sectors. Awarded for its productivity and innovation, the company provides storage, conservation, customs handling, management and distribution services of merchandise of national and foreign origin. Its president, Juan Carlos Mahecha, discusses the advances being made in infrastructure and peace building that will enable Colombia link local and international markets.
Colombia’s diverse climate, geology and topography not only present a variety of industrial and agricultural opportunities, but also logistical and infrastructural challenges for transporters to take those goods to customers. Half state and half privately owned Almagrario has extensive experience in Colombia’s logistics and transportation sectors. Awarded for its productivity and innovation, the company provides storage, conservation, customs handling, management and distribution services of merchandise of national and foreign origin. Its president, Juan Carlos Mahecha, discusses the advances being made in infrastructure and peace building that will enable Colombia link local and international markets.
Kuwait has long standing relations with Latin America and Mexico is one of five countries in the region with a resident Kuwaiti ambassador. Worldfolio speaks with Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez, who provides us with his view on growing relations between the two nations, his optimism for growth within the region, and the initiatives behind increasing commercial links with Kuwait.
Kuwait has long standing relations with Latin America and Mexico is one of five countries in the region with a resident Kuwaiti ambassador. Worldfolio speaks with Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez, who provides us with his view on growing relations between the two nations, his optimism for growth within the region, and the initiatives behind increasing commercial links with Kuwait.
The Arab Open University (AOU) is the largest private institution for undergraduates in Kuwait and is dedicated to the continued growth of a science and knowledge-based society. Rector of the AOU, Professor Moudi Al-Humoud, discusses Kuwait's historic role as the region’s humanitarian hub, as well as her bullishness over the success and continued integration of the GCC, and the successful open learning education model and its future in the region.
The Arab Open University (AOU) is the largest private institution for undergraduates in Kuwait and is dedicated to the continued growth of a science and knowledge-based society. Rector of the AOU, Professor Moudi Al-Humoud, discusses Kuwait's historic role as the region’s humanitarian hub, as well as her bullishness over the success and continued integration of the GCC, and the successful open learning education model and its future in the region.
The Worldfolio sits down with Halkbank CEO Ali Fuat Taşkesenlioğlu, who discusses his bank’s leading role in financing small and medium-sized enterprises and its ambitions to expand in participation banking and the wider region
The Worldfolio sits down with Halkbank CEO Ali Fuat Taşkesenlioğlu, who discusses his bank’s leading role in financing small and medium-sized enterprises and its ambitions to expand in participation banking and the wider region
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.
