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.
Astad Project Management has been involved in the development of the most iconic projects in Qatar, such as Education City, Qatar National Convention Center, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Museum of Islamic Art, and the National Museum of Qatar (still in progress). These projects have established a benchmark in terms of design, with a unique mix of tradition, identity and the latest trends, as well as new technologies (such as the implementation of building information modeling) and strict sustainability standards (with projects such as the Lusail Sports Arena). CEO Ali Al-Khalifa explains the huge impact Astad Project Management is having on Qatar’s construction sector and its great potential for development beyond preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, particularly with the new law on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to be enacted by the end of 2016.
Astad Project Management has been involved in the development of the most iconic projects in Qatar, such as Education City, Qatar National Convention Center, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Museum of Islamic Art, and the National Museum of Qatar (still in progress). These projects have established a benchmark in terms of design, with a unique mix of tradition, identity and the latest trends, as well as new technologies (such as the implementation of building information modeling) and strict sustainability standards (with projects such as the Lusail Sports Arena). CEO Ali Al-Khalifa explains the huge impact Astad Project Management is having on Qatar’s construction sector and its great potential for development beyond preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, particularly with the new law on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to be enacted by the end of 2016.
Sustainable growth and Saudization – the process of providing more high-quality jobs to natives – seen as key to diversification efforts
Sustainable growth and Saudization – the process of providing more high-quality jobs to natives – seen as key to diversification efforts
While the government is busy trying to deal with the current economic problems, the private sector is already a step ahead, planning after 2030 and taking concrete actions to find sustainable solutions for the next generation
While the government is busy trying to deal with the current economic problems, the private sector is already a step ahead, planning after 2030 and taking concrete actions to find sustainable solutions for the next generation
