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.
Under the stewardship of Abdullah Al-Othman, Takween is pioneering the modernization of industry through partnerships such as the recent acquisition of a packaging company
Under the stewardship of Abdullah Al-Othman, Takween is pioneering the modernization of industry through partnerships such as the recent acquisition of a packaging company
In a country where the failure rate of start-ups has been traditionally high, Macrogen stands out as the first ever bio-venture company that has successfully expanded across the globe. Founding Chairman, Dr Jeong-Sun Seo, explains his vision for the company as a world leader in genomic research and preventative medicine.
In a country where the failure rate of start-ups has been traditionally high, Macrogen stands out as the first ever bio-venture company that has successfully expanded across the globe. Founding Chairman, Dr Jeong-Sun Seo, explains his vision for the company as a world leader in genomic research and preventative medicine.
President of Qatar University Dr Hassan Al-Derham shares his evaluation of Qatar’s ambitious development, the importance of academia working with government, industry and society, and how he sees the future of education in the country.
President of Qatar University Dr Hassan Al-Derham shares his evaluation of Qatar’s ambitious development, the importance of academia working with government, industry and society, and how he sees the future of education in the country.
In operation for only a quarter of a century, CMM has become an important player in the transformation that Mexico’s energy sector is going through. CMM’s participation in a tendering process without the backing of any multinational corporation demonstrates the capacity of a proudly Mexican company that, at the same time, is open to business partnerships so it can continue playing a leading role and pursue its primary objective: the recovery of residual energy and its efficient transformation into renewable energy. Currently, CMM Group includes five different divisions, offering services in practically all sectors: it has the capacity to design and build metal structures, assembly lines, pipelines, and develop hydroponics for high-volume production by using high-tech greenhouses to meet the country's growing demand for food, among others. CEO Juan Rogelio Rodríguez Velázquez explains.
In operation for only a quarter of a century, CMM has become an important player in the transformation that Mexico’s energy sector is going through. CMM’s participation in a tendering process without the backing of any multinational corporation demonstrates the capacity of a proudly Mexican company that, at the same time, is open to business partnerships so it can continue playing a leading role and pursue its primary objective: the recovery of residual energy and its efficient transformation into renewable energy. Currently, CMM Group includes five different divisions, offering services in practically all sectors: it has the capacity to design and build metal structures, assembly lines, pipelines, and develop hydroponics for high-volume production by using high-tech greenhouses to meet the country's growing demand for food, among others. CEO Juan Rogelio Rodríguez Velázquez explains.
If there is any business that typifies the new forward-thinking, outward-looking mindset of Japan Inc., it is DMM.com
If there is any business that typifies the new forward-thinking, outward-looking mindset of Japan Inc., it is DMM.com
The DRC is involved in a vast modernization and reconstruction of its infrastructure, and a lot remains to be done. Infrastructure construction is one of the government’s top priorities and the Congolese Agency for Civil Engineering (Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux, ACGT) is at the core of this development. Its General Manager Charles Ilunga Mwamba explains how the agency is applying its experience and know-how to become the ideal partner for the public and private sector alike to develop DRC’s infrastructure.
The DRC is involved in a vast modernization and reconstruction of its infrastructure, and a lot remains to be done. Infrastructure construction is one of the government’s top priorities and the Congolese Agency for Civil Engineering (Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux, ACGT) is at the core of this development. Its General Manager Charles Ilunga Mwamba explains how the agency is applying its experience and know-how to become the ideal partner for the public and private sector alike to develop DRC’s infrastructure.