A potent symbol of the modernization and economic vitality of Riyadh is rolling out. Part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP) and on track to be delivered in just five years, the $23-billion construction of the city’s metro is the biggest project of its kind in the world. Scheduled for completion at the end of 2018, Riyadh will be criss-crossed by a 176km long network of six metro lines with 85 stations. Project Director Alwalid Alekrish discusses the full impact it will have on Saudi’s capital city.
A potent symbol of the modernization and economic vitality of Riyadh is rolling out. Part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP) and on track to be delivered in just five years, the $23-billion construction of the city’s metro is the biggest project of its kind in the world. Scheduled for completion at the end of 2018, Riyadh will be criss-crossed by a 176km long network of six metro lines with 85 stations. Project Director Alwalid Alekrish discusses the full impact it will have on Saudi’s capital city.
The fall in commodity prices and China’s slowdown are at the roots of global financial uncertainty and the reversal of capital flows towards developed markets. In a comprehensive interview about Italian banking in a global context, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, analyzes the shift in global investment trends, the impact of the European “bail-in” regulation on financial stability, and the consequences of deflationary pressure on growth prospects.
The fall in commodity prices and China’s slowdown are at the roots of global financial uncertainty and the reversal of capital flows towards developed markets. In a comprehensive interview about Italian banking in a global context, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, analyzes the shift in global investment trends, the impact of the European “bail-in” regulation on financial stability, and the consequences of deflationary pressure on growth prospects.
In an exclusive interview with Upper Reach, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, the managing director of the world’s leading LNG shipping firm, Nakilat, discusses Qatar’s role as a global shipping centre and the company’s diversification strategy
In an exclusive interview with Upper Reach, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, the managing director of the world’s leading LNG shipping firm, Nakilat, discusses Qatar’s role as a global shipping centre and the company’s diversification strategy
Ethiopia is the most interesting place in the world for investment in leather. Yigzaw Assefa, Managing Director of Bahirdar Tannery and Chairman of the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), explains why, as well as where the country’s light manufacturing sector is heading.
Ethiopia is the most interesting place in the world for investment in leather. Yigzaw Assefa, Managing Director of Bahirdar Tannery and Chairman of the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), explains why, as well as where the country’s light manufacturing sector is heading.
Already one of Japan’s most desirable cities to live in, Yokohama is also aiming to be its easiest and most rewarding to work. It is pioneering special support programs for women entrepreneurs, offers substantial benefits and incentives for businesses, and even has signs in three languages, including English, to help foreigners settle in. Mayor Fumiko Hayashi details the city’s advantages and explains why, from individuals to start-ups to blue-chip multinationals prefer Yokohama.
Already one of Japan’s most desirable cities to live in, Yokohama is also aiming to be its easiest and most rewarding to work. It is pioneering special support programs for women entrepreneurs, offers substantial benefits and incentives for businesses, and even has signs in three languages, including English, to help foreigners settle in. Mayor Fumiko Hayashi details the city’s advantages and explains why, from individuals to start-ups to blue-chip multinationals prefer Yokohama.
Targeting the diaspora, farming communities and SMEs, Abay Bank’s profits have been rising on average by 78% annually, and were up 122% last year alone. Yehuala Gessesse, President of Abay Bank, outlines its strategy to reach more of the population and keep it on such an impressive growth trajectory, and why investors should take a look at Ethiopia.
Targeting the diaspora, farming communities and SMEs, Abay Bank’s profits have been rising on average by 78% annually, and were up 122% last year alone. Yehuala Gessesse, President of Abay Bank, outlines its strategy to reach more of the population and keep it on such an impressive growth trajectory, and why investors should take a look at Ethiopia.
An essential piece in the Italian government’s reform agenda is the Jobs Act. Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Giuliano Poletti highlights the changes introduced that have produced more than 750,000 permanent contracts last year and created more flexibility in Italy’s labor market.
An essential piece in the Italian government’s reform agenda is the Jobs Act. Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Giuliano Poletti highlights the changes introduced that have produced more than 750,000 permanent contracts last year and created more flexibility in Italy’s labor market.
Connecting the Iranian economy to global financial markets has now been made possible with the lifting of sanctions earlier this year. Dr Hamed Soltaninejad, CEO of Iran Mercantile Exchange, the country’s Tehran-based commodities exchange, looks at the best ways for foreign investors to enter Iran’s financial market.
Connecting the Iranian economy to global financial markets has now been made possible with the lifting of sanctions earlier this year. Dr Hamed Soltaninejad, CEO of Iran Mercantile Exchange, the country’s Tehran-based commodities exchange, looks at the best ways for foreign investors to enter Iran’s financial market.
2016 is already a historic year for Iran and diplomatic relations. Vice President and Head of the Environment Protection Organization Dr Massoumeh Ebtekar discusses the country’s global position, its resources and recent history as it seeks to create “hope and optimism on the basis of true partnerships by working together, creating opportunities for business, for employment, for justice, for equality.”
2016 is already a historic year for Iran and diplomatic relations. Vice President and Head of the Environment Protection Organization Dr Massoumeh Ebtekar discusses the country’s global position, its resources and recent history as it seeks to create “hope and optimism on the basis of true partnerships by working together, creating opportunities for business, for employment, for justice, for equality.”
Agricultural value addition is the best thing any entrepreneur should look at in Ethiopia, affirms Jemal Ahmed, CEO of Horizon Plantations, who lifts the lid on the vast potential of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, where demand for its high quality products continues to far outstrip supply, and also explains why it makes not just commercial but also social good sense.
Agricultural value addition is the best thing any entrepreneur should look at in Ethiopia, affirms Jemal Ahmed, CEO of Horizon Plantations, who lifts the lid on the vast potential of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, where demand for its high quality products continues to far outstrip supply, and also explains why it makes not just commercial but also social good sense.