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Ports acting as a catalyst for development in Malaysia’s southern Johor state
The economy of the Malaysian state of Johor is thriving. A large portion of Johor’s economic activity is facilitated by the maritime transportation sector. Johor Port, ...
DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem on the expansion of JLT & Dubai as a global commodities hub
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a government entity established to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai and the la...
Abu Dhabi Ports’ Khalifa Port and Kizad are one of the cornerstones of Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030
Through its Economic Vision 2030 master plan, Abu Dhabi has demonstrated the foresight and government support needed to deliver an ambitious economic diversification agenda. K...
Masdar City courting investors aligned with its environmental, economic & social sustainability agenda
Masdar City is a low-carbon, mixed-use development located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Prospect Group spoke with Masdar City’s Director, Anthony Mallows, and Head of Busines...
Industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has been clear about its intentions to diversify the economy and develop sectors that contribute to the higher end of the value chain. The industrial sector is key to ...
Fujairah Free Zone Authority Director General Sharief Al Awadhi on investment opportunities in Fujairah
Sharief Habib Al Awadhi is the Director General of the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, a key player in driving growth and economic development in the emirate of Fujairah. He spo...
Al Tamimi & Company Founding Partner Essam Al Tamimi on developments in the UAE’s legislative framework
Essam Al Tamimi is the Founding Partner of Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East. He spoke with The Prospect Group about new legislation in the pipeline...
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...
Dubai Internet City Managing Director Malek Sultan Al Malek on the development of the ICT sector in the UAE
Malek Sultan Al Malek is the Managing Director of Dubai Internet City (DIC) and Dubai Outsource Zone. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the development and advancement of...