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2017 Global Business Forum Africa to focus on Next Generation Africa, promote UAE-Africa business ties
In anticipation of the 2017 GBF Africa, The Prospect Group spoke with Sultan Bin Sulayem (Chairma & CEO of DP World), Essa Al-Ghurair (Chairman of Essa Al-Ghurair Investments)...
Dubai Chamber opening office in Shanghai, aims to grow UAE trade with China & South East Asia
Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with South East Asia and China, Dubai Cha...
Seven Tides International CEO Abdulla Bin Sulayem on innovation in Dubai’s real estate sector
Abdulla Bin Sulayem is the CEO of Seven Tides International, a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company with a portfolio of exceptional properties in some...
Islamic economy a major growth driver with potential value of $7 trillion by 2020
The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) was established to develop and promote Dubai as the global capital of the Islamic economy. The Prospect Group spoke with M...
Japanese-Malaysian bilateral relationship continues to strengthen, more FDI opportunities sought
Dr. Makio Miyagawa is the Japanese ambassador to Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Japan, FDI opportunities, and...
Future tech opportunities will need networks with high bandwidth and low latency says Magyar Telekom CEO
Chris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the telecom sector in Hungary, e-comme...
Dubai Chamber hosting CIS Global Business Forum to expand business and trade with CIS countries
Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with the CIS countries, the upcoming CIS ...
Pakistan addressing ICT infrastructure deficit as software exports reach $2.8bn
Anusha Rahman Khan is Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecom. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the steps Pakistan is taking to spread ...
ANACOM Chair Fatima Barros on telecoms in Portugal & getting ready for the Internet of Things
Fátima Barros is the Chair of the Board of Directors of ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), the national regulatory authority for communications in Portugal...
Afghanistan has 80% mobile penetration & 3 million Internet users, rolling out open access policy says Minister
Abdul Razaq Vahidi is the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Afghanistan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current state of the ICT sector in Af...
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Communications Ali Abbasov on building up a regional ICT hub
Ali Abbasov in the Minister of Communications and High Technology of Azerbaijan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the government’s efforts to make Azerbaijan into...
Economic outlook for Abu Dhabi is rosy says Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) Director General
H.E. Mohamed Helal Al Muhairi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the role of the private s...
Philippine Chamber President on the Philippines growth story & upcoming ASEAN integration
Alfredo M. Yao is the President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), the voice of business in the Philippines. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the u...
Quantum Hotels & Resorts President on tourism and the hotel industry in the Philippines
John Cole is the President of Quantum Hotels and Resorts. He spoke with The Prospect Group about tourism in the Philippines, the hotel industry in the Makati area of Metro Man...
Thailand improving broadcast & telecommunication infrastructure, transitioning to digital era
Thailand has taken systemic measures to improve broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing move to digital television is expected to have a $3bn economic ...
Dubai trade worth 4x GDP, comparable to Hong Kong & Singapore
H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about why Dubai remains an advantageous place for business, the importance of s...
Dubai Chamber taking leadership role in expanding Dubai-Africa economic relationship
H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic relationship between Dubai and Africa, what the Dubai Chambe...
Thailand continues to develop MICE capabilities, aims to be preferred MICE destination in Asia
The Thai MICE industry has grown substantially under the charge of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). In 2014 alone, Thailand expects to receive one million M...