Ethiopia’s infrastructure has changed beyond all recognition compared with 20 years ago, and the momentum of its development is gathering pace, with the government pulling out all the stops to help local contractors, such as Afro-Tsion Construction Ltd, build capacity, resources and portfolios. General Manager Sisay Desta explains the substantial growth in the sector and the big opportunities it holds for investors.
Ethiopia’s infrastructure has changed beyond all recognition compared with 20 years ago, and the momentum of its development is gathering pace, with the government pulling out all the stops to help local contractors, such as Afro-Tsion Construction Ltd, build capacity, resources and portfolios. General Manager Sisay Desta explains the substantial growth in the sector and the big opportunities it holds for investors.
Demand for real estate and infrastructure is sky high in Ethiopia and is filling the order books of local contractors, such as the Sunshine Investment Group, which is creating milestone developments with international partners Hilton and Marriott, among others. Founder and CEO Samuel Tafese discusses the booming sector, as well as the company’s CSR focus, and advises investors not to hesitate to get involved in helping the country take shape.
Demand for real estate and infrastructure is sky high in Ethiopia and is filling the order books of local contractors, such as the Sunshine Investment Group, which is creating milestone developments with international partners Hilton and Marriott, among others. Founder and CEO Samuel Tafese discusses the booming sector, as well as the company’s CSR focus, and advises investors not to hesitate to get involved in helping the country take shape.
Opening of tertiary education to private sector in 2007 has raised standards
Opening of tertiary education to private sector in 2007 has raised standards
Saudi Arabia is shifting from its government-led economic and social model to a more market-based approach, unlocking the potential of a kingdom where 70% of the population is aged below 30. HRH Prince Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Head of Investment Affairs and Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), explains why this seismic shift is good news for international investors looking for ROI.
Saudi Arabia is shifting from its government-led economic and social model to a more market-based approach, unlocking the potential of a kingdom where 70% of the population is aged below 30. HRH Prince Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Head of Investment Affairs and Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), explains why this seismic shift is good news for international investors looking for ROI.
Okaz is one of the leading local media organizations in Saudi Arabia, and is adding digital ventures to the three print publications under its umbrella: the best selling Okaz newspaper, the daily Saudi Gazette in English, and Al Nadi, the sports and youth-focused newspaper. Waleed J. Kattan, Director General of Okaz Organization for Press and Publication, discusses the role of the media in Saudi Arabia.
Okaz is one of the leading local media organizations in Saudi Arabia, and is adding digital ventures to the three print publications under its umbrella: the best selling Okaz newspaper, the daily Saudi Gazette in English, and Al Nadi, the sports and youth-focused newspaper. Waleed J. Kattan, Director General of Okaz Organization for Press and Publication, discusses the role of the media in Saudi Arabia.
The country is expanding its impressive property portfolio with investments in the US, as well as tapping into the emerging African and Asian markets
The country is expanding its impressive property portfolio with investments in the US, as well as tapping into the emerging African and Asian markets
Founded in 1916 and the first company to produce ball bearings in Japan, NSK has spearheaded the development of the bearings industry and has impacted greatly on the growth of many other industries, and to the advancement of mechanical technology. NSK’s President Toshihiro Uchiyama reveals the extent of the company’s influence on a wide range of products, from automobiles and trains to fridges and VCRs, and where the next challenges lie as it aims to double in size over the next 10 years.
Founded in 1916 and the first company to produce ball bearings in Japan, NSK has spearheaded the development of the bearings industry and has impacted greatly on the growth of many other industries, and to the advancement of mechanical technology. NSK’s President Toshihiro Uchiyama reveals the extent of the company’s influence on a wide range of products, from automobiles and trains to fridges and VCRs, and where the next challenges lie as it aims to double in size over the next 10 years.
Originally founded 140 years ago, the University of Tsukuba has built a deserved reputation for being one of the Japan’s primary higher education pillars, and works closely with industry and international organizations. Its President, Dr Kyosuke Nagata, discusses what makes the university unique in Japan and where he sees it heading.
Originally founded 140 years ago, the University of Tsukuba has built a deserved reputation for being one of the Japan’s primary higher education pillars, and works closely with industry and international organizations. Its President, Dr Kyosuke Nagata, discusses what makes the university unique in Japan and where he sees it heading.
With the aim of doubling daily oil production to four billion barrels by 2020, can the long-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill finally be passed to make this goal a reality?
With the aim of doubling daily oil production to four billion barrels by 2020, can the long-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill finally be passed to make this goal a reality?
A sacred place for the Incas with both natural and artificial islands, Puno is a legend, where the multicolour festivals meet the quechua and Aymara past for an unique experience
A sacred place for the Incas with both natural and artificial islands, Puno is a legend, where the multicolour festivals meet the quechua and Aymara past for an unique experience
