LocationsMiddle East & North Africa

CBRE Middle East Managing Director Nicholas Maclean on the current climate in the UAE real estate market
Nicholas Maclean is the Managing Director for CBRE, Middle East, an international real estate firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the real estate market in the UAE, t...
Canadian Specialist Hospital CEO Dr. Haidar Zubaidy on the growth of the healthcare sector in the UAE
Dr. Haidar Zubaidy is the CEO of Canadian Specialist Hospital, a private hospital located in Dubai. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growth of the healthcare sector ...
Al Ain University President Ghaleb Awaf El-Refae on maintaining quality in higher education
Ghaleb Awaf El-Refae is the President of Al Ain University (AAU), a private university located in Al Ain city in the emirate Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about ...
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) Dean Dr. Javaid Sheikh on medical education in Qatar
Dr. Javaid I. Sheikh is the Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), the first American medical school ever set up overseas. He spoke with The Prospect Group a...
American Hospital Dubai CEO Thomas Murray on developments in the healthcare sector in the UAE
Thomas Murray is the CEO of American Hospital Dubai, a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. He spoke with The Prospect Group about meeting new demands in healthcare, the cons...
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Ruler HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi on the economic development of RAK
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is a member of the UAE Supreme Council and the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the seven emirates that make up the United Ara...
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Middle East & Asia COO Andreas Mattmüller on the impact of the economic downturn on tourism in the UAE
Andreas Mattmüller is the Chief Operating Officer of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about how the economy has impacte...
Deutsche Bank Middle East & North Africa Chairman Henry Azzam on the state of banking and project finance in the UAE
Dr. Henry Azzam is the Chairman of Deutsche Bank for the Middle East and North Africa. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the international financial crisis, the interbank...
University of Dubai President Omar Hefni on recent developments at the University of Dubai
Dr. Omar Hefni is the President of the University of Dubai and reports to the board of trustees of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He spoke with The Prospect Group...
Better Homes Managing Director Ryan Mahoney on the real estate market in the UAE
Ryan Mahoney is the Managing Director of Better Homes, one of the largest realtors in Dubai. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the real estate market in the UAE, affordab...
Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) CEO Zaid Siksek on opportunities in the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi
Zaid Siksek is the CEO of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the body that shapes the regulatory framework for healthcare in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Pr...
Zayed University Vice President Sulaiman Al Jassim on universities and educational institutions in the UAE
Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim is the Vice President of Zayed University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the UAE. He spoke with The Prospect Group about emplo...
Thuraya CEO Samer Halawi on the company’s future growth prospects
Samer Halawi is the CEO of Thuraya Telecommunications Company, which provides mobile satellite communications to over 140 countries around the world. He spoke with The Prospec...
Khalifa University President Tod Laursen on research and the university’s role in the UAE’s nuclear industry
Dr. Tod Laursen is the President of Khalifa University, an independent, non-profit coeducational institution owned solely by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospe...
Saudi German Hospitals Group President & CEO Sobhi Batterjee on the state of healthcare in the GCC
Sobhi A. Batterjee is the President and CEO of Saudi German Hospitals Group (SGH Group), the largest private healthcare company in the MENA region. He spoke with The Prospect ...
Dubai Cable Company (Ducab) Managing Director Andrew Shaw on the impact of current events on Ducab
Andrew Shaw is the Managing Director of Dubai Cable Company (Ducab), a technologically advanced cable manufacturing company owned equally by the governments of Dubai and Abu D...
Abu Dhabi Aviation Chairman Nadir Al Hammadi on the long-term growth prospects for the aviation sector in the UAE
Nadir Al Hammadi is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the companyâ€â...
Gulf Food Industries General Manager Adel Fahmy on food retail and distribution in the UAE
Adel Fahmy is the General Manager of Gulf Food Industries, a canned food products manufacturer based in Dubai. He spoke with The Prospect Group about manufacturing in the UAE,...