Due to the pronounced economic crisis that has beaten the stability of several economies at an international level, the investment efforts in research and development have dramatically fallen, and have been relying on the private sector in some countries, among which we find Spain. In Spain, the R&D investment has declined 8% from the beginning of the crisis, and 3 out of every 4 Euros spent in R&D are spent by the private sector. In this context we interviewed Mr. Augusto Rodriguez-Villa, Founder and President of AlgaEnergy, a small company that has positioned itself at the international forefront of microalgae biotechnology through its investments in R&D.
Due to the pronounced economic crisis that has beaten the stability of several economies at an international level, the investment efforts in research and development have dramatically fallen, and have been relying on the private sector in some countries, among which we find Spain. In Spain, the R&D investment has declined 8% from the beginning of the crisis, and 3 out of every 4 Euros spent in R&D are spent by the private sector. In this context we interviewed Mr. Augusto Rodriguez-Villa, Founder and President of AlgaEnergy, a small company that has positioned itself at the international forefront of microalgae biotechnology through its investments in R&D.
The government is laying out a set of incentives to spur growth in the shipbuilding industry as part of efforts to help realize the maritime-axis platform campaigned by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
The government is laying out a set of incentives to spur growth in the shipbuilding industry as part of efforts to help realize the maritime-axis platform campaigned by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Mr. Pedro Calixto, Country Senior Partner in PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Angola discussed with The Worldfolio the business climate in Angola, the changes in the Angolan tax system and its effects on foreign multinationals, as well as the strong African footprint of the company.
Mr. Pedro Calixto, Country Senior Partner in PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Angola discussed with The Worldfolio the business climate in Angola, the changes in the Angolan tax system and its effects on foreign multinationals, as well as the strong African footprint of the company.
An interview with Mr. Ghazi Abu Nahl, a major shareholder and Chairman of a Group whose net assets exceed $300 million with subsidiaries and affiliates in the MENA region, UK, Spain, Qatar, Oman, Cyprus and Malaysia. Mr. Nahl leads Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Co. as Group CEO, having founded the company in 1979, with 20 rich years of experience under his belt. He started Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company as a domestic insurance company in Qatar with now a paid-up capital of $37 million.
An interview with Mr. Ghazi Abu Nahl, a major shareholder and Chairman of a Group whose net assets exceed $300 million with subsidiaries and affiliates in the MENA region, UK, Spain, Qatar, Oman, Cyprus and Malaysia. Mr. Nahl leads Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Co. as Group CEO, having founded the company in 1979, with 20 rich years of experience under his belt. He started Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company as a domestic insurance company in Qatar with now a paid-up capital of $37 million.
London and Doha not only share the title of major global financial centres, but also significant two-way trade and investment links that seem to only grow stronger with time
London and Doha not only share the title of major global financial centres, but also significant two-way trade and investment links that seem to only grow stronger with time
In light of the uncertainty in the region, Egypt seems to be growing its economy. Here are the facts to back it up.
In light of the uncertainty in the region, Egypt seems to be growing its economy. Here are the facts to back it up.
After the launch of the Africa to Europe (ACE) fiber submarine cable, IPXEG is the only ISP delivering fiber optic connectivity reliably and successfully across the country. Paul Jones, Director General of IPXEG, tells us about the launch of the company, its development and how it has been and is growing together with Equatorial Guinea
After the launch of the Africa to Europe (ACE) fiber submarine cable, IPXEG is the only ISP delivering fiber optic connectivity reliably and successfully across the country. Paul Jones, Director General of IPXEG, tells us about the launch of the company, its development and how it has been and is growing together with Equatorial Guinea
Ranking the world’s fourth largest economy, recent figures show the MENA region generated a combined GDP of approximately 3.6 trillion USD. While the global financial system may remain in flux, the uncertain landscape poses opportunities for financial institutions.
Ranking the world’s fourth largest economy, recent figures show the MENA region generated a combined GDP of approximately 3.6 trillion USD. While the global financial system may remain in flux, the uncertain landscape poses opportunities for financial institutions.
With every member country of the Organization of American States set to be present at this April’s Summit of the Americas for the first time in history, the conference will offer an unprecedented opportunity for the hemisphere to unite and tackle its most pressing issues, such as rising inequality
With every member country of the Organization of American States set to be present at this April’s Summit of the Americas for the first time in history, the conference will offer an unprecedented opportunity for the hemisphere to unite and tackle its most pressing issues, such as rising inequality
Egyptian society is passing through a critical phase of its current history. In the aftermath of the popular uprising against the former president and the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, the Egyptian political and economic elites have focused their efforts on building a new consensus around the principles of both the January 25 and June 30 revolutions.
Egyptian society is passing through a critical phase of its current history. In the aftermath of the popular uprising against the former president and the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, the Egyptian political and economic elites have focused their efforts on building a new consensus around the principles of both the January 25 and June 30 revolutions.
