LocationsMiddle East & North Africa

Merck Serono Vice President Karim Smaira on the pharmaceutical industry in the UAE
Karim Smaira is the Vice President – Intercontinental at Merck Serono. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Merck Serono’s activities in the Middle East, the p...
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) CEO Khater Massaad on industrial diversification in Ras Al Khaimah
Dr. Khater Massaad is the CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and the CEO of RAK Ceramics, the biggest ceramics company in the world. He spoke with The Pros...
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar Dean Gerd Nonneman on politics and economic affairs in the GCC
Gerd Nonneman is the Dean of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the rising prominence of Qatar on the global poli...
Ras Al Khaimah: Industrial Gateway to the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has become a focal point for industry, quarrying, and manufacturing. Although RAK boasts several well-established industries, there is a continuous effort...
PwC Partner Yasar Jarrar on the post-crisis economic climate in the UAE
Dr. Yasar Jarrar is a Partner at PwC Middle East and leads the Government & Public Sector Strategy Group. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the new economic realities in ...
Corniche Hospital CEO Ronald Lavater on meeting the demand for healthcare in Abu Dhabi
Ronald Lavater is the CEO of Corniche Hospital, a facility managed by Johns Hopkins Medicine International specializing in maternity and neonatal care. He spoke with The Prosp...
DM Healthcare Chairman Azad Moopen on healthcare opportunities in the GCC
Dr. Azad Moopen is the Chairman of DM Healthcare, a private healthcare provider with operations throughout the GCC and India. He spoke with The Prospect Group about opportunit...
Parsons President (MENA+) Guy Mehula on infrastructure development in the UAE
Guy Mehula is the President (Middle East, North Africa, and the northern Mediterranean Sea border countries) of Parsons, a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on i...
Etihad Rail CEO Richard Bowker on Phase 2 tenders
Richard Bowker is the CEO of Etihad Rail, the UAE’s railway project linking the country by rail and enabling the rapid transport of passengers and freight. He spoke wit...
Coastal Group of Companies Founder & CEO Nishad Azeem on Qatar’s construction sector
Nishad Azeem is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Group of Companies, a conglomerate which specializes in construction and healthcare. He spoke with The Prospect Group about how ...
Davis Langdon Director (Doha) Steven Humphrey on the state of the construction industry in Qatar
Steven Humphrey is the Director in Doha for Davis Langdon, an international construction consulting firm and part of AECOM Technology Company. He spoke with The Prospect Group...
UAE Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan on UAE National Day
His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is the United Arab Emirates Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. He spoke with The Prospect Group about feder...
United Development Company (UDC) Managing Director & President Khalil Sholy on real estate & construction in Qatar
Khalil Sholy is the Managing Director and President of United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading private sector shareholding companies. He spoke with The...
UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Director General Mohamed Al Ghanim on an Internet exchange in the UAE
Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim is the Director General of the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the body responsible for the management of every aspect of the tel...
Doha Golf Club General Manager Chris Myers on golf in Qatar
Chris Myers is the General Manager of the Doha Golf Club, the only grass golf course in Qatar. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the impact of The Commercial Bank Qatar M...
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Director General Hussain Al Mahmoudi on foreign investment opportunities in Sharjah
Hussain Al Mahmoudi is the Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about current opportunities that exist for...
Abu Dhabi University Chancellor Nabil Ibrahim on adapting higher education to the changing economy
Dr. Nabil Ibrahim is the Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, a private institution with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. He spoke with The Prospect Group about enrollment tre...
Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) Dean Everette Dennis on the evolution of media in the Middle East
Dr. Everette Dennis is the Dean of Northwestern University in Qatar, the university’s first international branch campus. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the evol...