Significant support is on hand from all sides for Qatar’s potential startups and SMEs as it seeks to inspire budding entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality with practical, financial, academic and bureaucratic help from entities such as the Qatar Business Incubator Center (QBIC). Its CEO, Aysha Al Mudahka, offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and explains the dynamic initiatives in the emirate encouraging the launch of new businesses and helping to take fledgling SMEs to the next level.
Significant support is on hand from all sides for Qatar’s potential startups and SMEs as it seeks to inspire budding entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality with practical, financial, academic and bureaucratic help from entities such as the Qatar Business Incubator Center (QBIC). Its CEO, Aysha Al Mudahka, offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and explains the dynamic initiatives in the emirate encouraging the launch of new businesses and helping to take fledgling SMEs to the next level.
A long-held vision to position Qatar as a cultural beacon of art, theater, literature, music, visual art, conventions and exhibitions in the Middle East is taking shape with the creation of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara. General Manager Dr Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti explains how by tapping—and preserving—Qatar’s cultural heritage and traditions to provide both nationals and visitors with a unique opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy the grace of the past in a contemporary setting is building bridges between cultures and promoting a united humanity.
A long-held vision to position Qatar as a cultural beacon of art, theater, literature, music, visual art, conventions and exhibitions in the Middle East is taking shape with the creation of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara. General Manager Dr Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti explains how by tapping—and preserving—Qatar’s cultural heritage and traditions to provide both nationals and visitors with a unique opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy the grace of the past in a contemporary setting is building bridges between cultures and promoting a united humanity.
Six major prestigious US universities have full campuses in Qatar and US involvement is throughout the whole range of Qatar’s private sector, from huge corporations to SMEs and employees in Qatari companies. Robert A. Hager, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Qatar explains the expanding network of opportunities emerging with greater interaction and understanding on both sides through education and commercial activities, as well as the potential the US economy holds for Qatari investors.
Six major prestigious US universities have full campuses in Qatar and US involvement is throughout the whole range of Qatar’s private sector, from huge corporations to SMEs and employees in Qatari companies. Robert A. Hager, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Qatar explains the expanding network of opportunities emerging with greater interaction and understanding on both sides through education and commercial activities, as well as the potential the US economy holds for Qatari investors.
As the global taste for new products grows and changes constantly, the Lotte Group successfully adapts to these changes offering new products that conquer everyone’s heart and mouth. President Takayuki Tsukuda explains the challenges to penetrate new markets, its unique corporate philosophy and future synergies in the US.
As the global taste for new products grows and changes constantly, the Lotte Group successfully adapts to these changes offering new products that conquer everyone’s heart and mouth. President Takayuki Tsukuda explains the challenges to penetrate new markets, its unique corporate philosophy and future synergies in the US.
Highly focused on building on an already strong brand awareness in Southeast Asia and North America, Japan’s Sapporo Group is looking to further build up its presence by expanding its food products, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages businesses in foreign markets. President & Representative Director and Group CEO Tsutomu Kamijo has the details.
Highly focused on building on an already strong brand awareness in Southeast Asia and North America, Japan’s Sapporo Group is looking to further build up its presence by expanding its food products, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages businesses in foreign markets. President & Representative Director and Group CEO Tsutomu Kamijo has the details.
As South Korea looks to taking a leading role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Prof. Jaeho Yeom, President of the prestigious Korea University, reveals his vision for a revolution in tertiary education to ensure that his institution nurtures creative, globalized leaders that are suited to the needs and demands of the future economy
As South Korea looks to taking a leading role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Prof. Jaeho Yeom, President of the prestigious Korea University, reveals his vision for a revolution in tertiary education to ensure that his institution nurtures creative, globalized leaders that are suited to the needs and demands of the future economy
One of the largest institutions in the world for R&D into energy and environmental problems, NEDO is constantly adapting and innovating to the needs of society and the market. Established in 1980 by the Japanese government as a semi-governmental organization to promote the development and introduction of alternative energy, Chairman Kazuo Furukawa discusses NEDO’s expansion into IoT, robotics and AI, as well as some of the results from its forward-thinking international partnerships.
One of the largest institutions in the world for R&D into energy and environmental problems, NEDO is constantly adapting and innovating to the needs of society and the market. Established in 1980 by the Japanese government as a semi-governmental organization to promote the development and introduction of alternative energy, Chairman Kazuo Furukawa discusses NEDO’s expansion into IoT, robotics and AI, as well as some of the results from its forward-thinking international partnerships.
Over the past 21 years, Digital Garage (DG) has pioneered many firsts in internet-based projects in Japan and connected it with countries overseas, particularly with the US. Having expanded and accumulated a wealth of know-how through its involvement in a huge range of internet businesses, President and Group CEO Kaoru Hayashi explains what drives the company and where it’s headed next.
Over the past 21 years, Digital Garage (DG) has pioneered many firsts in internet-based projects in Japan and connected it with countries overseas, particularly with the US. Having expanded and accumulated a wealth of know-how through its involvement in a huge range of internet businesses, President and Group CEO Kaoru Hayashi explains what drives the company and where it’s headed next.
The head of one of Japan’s largest recruitment specialists, Intelligence Ltd., sees dynamic changes in the Japanese mindset as its society adjusts to and welcomes changes in attitudes to human resources. President of Intelligence Taro Mineo discusses what constitutes the ideal candidate, the in-demand ‘global person’, that corporations are looking for and Japan’s changing labor market.
The head of one of Japan’s largest recruitment specialists, Intelligence Ltd., sees dynamic changes in the Japanese mindset as its society adjusts to and welcomes changes in attitudes to human resources. President of Intelligence Taro Mineo discusses what constitutes the ideal candidate, the in-demand ‘global person’, that corporations are looking for and Japan’s changing labor market.
Nicola Cesare Baldrighi, President of the Grana Padano Protection Consortium, says that Grana Padano PDO production absorbs 25% to 40% of Italy’s milk production every year. Communication efforts, especially towards the US market, are crucial to raising awareness about Grana Padano’s unique nutritional values and organoleptic qualities, which sets it apart from the so-called “Italian sounding” imitation products.
Nicola Cesare Baldrighi, President of the Grana Padano Protection Consortium, says that Grana Padano PDO production absorbs 25% to 40% of Italy’s milk production every year. Communication efforts, especially towards the US market, are crucial to raising awareness about Grana Padano’s unique nutritional values and organoleptic qualities, which sets it apart from the so-called “Italian sounding” imitation products.