From tourists to business travelers to filmmakers, Equatorial Guinea’s appeal as a destination is on the rise. Hendrick Calles, Managing Director of Hilton Malabo, discusses the significance and impact of having such a major international brand betting on the country’s future, and other factors, will have on the development of Equatorial Guinea’s tourism sector.
From tourists to business travelers to filmmakers, Equatorial Guinea’s appeal as a destination is on the rise. Hendrick Calles, Managing Director of Hilton Malabo, discusses the significance and impact of having such a major international brand betting on the country’s future, and other factors, will have on the development of Equatorial Guinea’s tourism sector.
To differentiate, not imitate, is ingrained into the DNA at Sakata Seed Corporation, an industry leading seed, flower and vegetable developer with a sharp focus on R&D to create weather-hardy, high-yield crops. President Hiroshi Sakata explains the company’s ‘monozukuri’ spirit that sets it apart from the competition and the crucial role the seed industry is playing in the challenge to ensure global food security.
To differentiate, not imitate, is ingrained into the DNA at Sakata Seed Corporation, an industry leading seed, flower and vegetable developer with a sharp focus on R&D to create weather-hardy, high-yield crops. President Hiroshi Sakata explains the company’s ‘monozukuri’ spirit that sets it apart from the competition and the crucial role the seed industry is playing in the challenge to ensure global food security.
An increasing number of multinationals are choosing to set up research centers in Japan, while Japanese companies themselves are also investing heavily in R&D facilities, both at home and abroad
An increasing number of multinationals are choosing to set up research centers in Japan, while Japanese companies themselves are also investing heavily in R&D facilities, both at home and abroad
Equatorial Guinea is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with the drop in global oil prices, but also a lot of opportunities as the government aims to boost the private sector as part of its targets for social and economic development across the country. Miguel Engonga Obiang Eyang, Minister of Finance and Budget, provides an insight.
Equatorial Guinea is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with the drop in global oil prices, but also a lot of opportunities as the government aims to boost the private sector as part of its targets for social and economic development across the country. Miguel Engonga Obiang Eyang, Minister of Finance and Budget, provides an insight.
Leading entrepreneurship hub, Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Social Development Center (SDC), recently celebrated its two-year milestone since the first QBIC Demo Day, and is proud to recognize the great achievements reached on a local, regional and international scale.
Leading entrepreneurship hub, Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Social Development Center (SDC), recently celebrated its two-year milestone since the first QBIC Demo Day, and is proud to recognize the great achievements reached on a local, regional and international scale.
Rwanda’s big push for regional integration and its investment in infrastructure to facilitate doing business both domestically and with its close neighbors is increasingly attracting the attentions of international investors. Minister of Trade and Industry François Kanimba discusses the country’s aims to become the regional center of choice for conferences, communications, industry and trade through its physical infrastructure and ease of doing business.
Rwanda’s big push for regional integration and its investment in infrastructure to facilitate doing business both domestically and with its close neighbors is increasingly attracting the attentions of international investors. Minister of Trade and Industry François Kanimba discusses the country’s aims to become the regional center of choice for conferences, communications, industry and trade through its physical infrastructure and ease of doing business.
Giovanni Anzani, CEO of high-end Italian furniture and kitchen designer and manufacturer Poliform, explains the global success of the company that is now in 90 countries and has 75 monobrand stores. Plus, with its new showroom opening on Madison Avenue in September, Poliform is contributing to the emergence of New York’s up-and-coming design district.
Giovanni Anzani, CEO of high-end Italian furniture and kitchen designer and manufacturer Poliform, explains the global success of the company that is now in 90 countries and has 75 monobrand stores. Plus, with its new showroom opening on Madison Avenue in September, Poliform is contributing to the emergence of New York’s up-and-coming design district.
An international ambassador of the high quality-focused ‘Made in Italy’ brand, Eatlay is bringing exceptional Italian food and beverages and educational experiences about their origins to an expanding number of locations around the world. Its founder Oscar Farinetti explains why demand is high for Italian cuisine and where Eataly’s high-end marketplace concept is headed next.
An international ambassador of the high quality-focused ‘Made in Italy’ brand, Eatlay is bringing exceptional Italian food and beverages and educational experiences about their origins to an expanding number of locations around the world. Its founder Oscar Farinetti explains why demand is high for Italian cuisine and where Eataly’s high-end marketplace concept is headed next.
Despite having proved its resilience, particularly after the 2008 crisis, and being expected to grow 17% annually, Islamic finance is facing some interesting changes, such as Iran’s entrance to the market, Russia passing legislation to promote Islamic finance, and the enhancement of a strong presence in Europe. Within this context, CEO of Qatar's leading investment bank QInvest, Tamim Hamad Al-Kawari, discusses why investors should take a look at Islamic finance and where Qatar’s strengths lie. He also explains what makes Qatar and QInvest unique when it comes to shrewd investment, and what is behind the record results the bank is posting.
Despite having proved its resilience, particularly after the 2008 crisis, and being expected to grow 17% annually, Islamic finance is facing some interesting changes, such as Iran’s entrance to the market, Russia passing legislation to promote Islamic finance, and the enhancement of a strong presence in Europe. Within this context, CEO of Qatar's leading investment bank QInvest, Tamim Hamad Al-Kawari, discusses why investors should take a look at Islamic finance and where Qatar’s strengths lie. He also explains what makes Qatar and QInvest unique when it comes to shrewd investment, and what is behind the record results the bank is posting.
The entrepreneurial beginnings of one of the largest banks in the country, as well as its track record of supporting Qatari businesses for over four decades, means the Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) understands the fundamental role that SMEs play in Qatar’s economy. CEO Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi explains how the bank aims to ‘wake up’ the private sector by helping budding Qatari entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.
The entrepreneurial beginnings of one of the largest banks in the country, as well as its track record of supporting Qatari businesses for over four decades, means the Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) understands the fundamental role that SMEs play in Qatar’s economy. CEO Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi explains how the bank aims to ‘wake up’ the private sector by helping budding Qatari entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.
