Focusing on the luxury end of beauty, fashion and gift items in the Middle East, the Chalhoub Group created a highly respected retail academy to demonstrate how to add value to customer services. CEO Patrick Chalhoub discusses the dynamic landscape for regional business based in the UAE, the Emirates’ competitive advantages, and the challenges of matching digital trends with real-life demands in retail.
Focusing on the luxury end of beauty, fashion and gift items in the Middle East, the Chalhoub Group created a highly respected retail academy to demonstrate how to add value to customer services. CEO Patrick Chalhoub discusses the dynamic landscape for regional business based in the UAE, the Emirates’ competitive advantages, and the challenges of matching digital trends with real-life demands in retail.
One of core pillars at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is connecting overseas companies with Japan, as the nation aims to reinvent itself as the most business-friendly country in the world. JETRO’s Chairman and CEO Hiroyuki Ishige offers his perspective on the organization’s new proactive approach at pursuing new investors, FDI, and where Japan now stands internationally as an investment destination.
One of core pillars at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is connecting overseas companies with Japan, as the nation aims to reinvent itself as the most business-friendly country in the world. JETRO’s Chairman and CEO Hiroyuki Ishige offers his perspective on the organization’s new proactive approach at pursuing new investors, FDI, and where Japan now stands internationally as an investment destination.
PM Frank Bainimarama commits Fiji to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions but demands more commitment from industrial nations as Pacific islands face climate peril.
PM Frank Bainimarama commits Fiji to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions but demands more commitment from industrial nations as Pacific islands face climate peril.
From explosives to pharmaceuticals to fertilizers and consumer goods, the intriguing mix of activities of the Saudi Chemical Company reflects the diversity of opportunities for business in the kingdom. CEO Dr Mohammed Al Badr explains the panorama of the company’s involvements and the challenges to economic diversification of the nation’s economy.
From explosives to pharmaceuticals to fertilizers and consumer goods, the intriguing mix of activities of the Saudi Chemical Company reflects the diversity of opportunities for business in the kingdom. CEO Dr Mohammed Al Badr explains the panorama of the company’s involvements and the challenges to economic diversification of the nation’s economy.
The Japanese Prime Minister’s much heralded and debated economic paradigm Abenomics has provided Japan with solid ground to reorient itself for a more globalized world. Now its final implementation is underway
The Japanese Prime Minister’s much heralded and debated economic paradigm Abenomics has provided Japan with solid ground to reorient itself for a more globalized world. Now its final implementation is underway
As the world becomes more automated every day, Japanese manufacturer Yaskawa Electric Corporation takes its customers to the next level with it all-electric industrial robots. Junji Tsuda, Representative Director, Chairman of the Board and President of Yaskawa Electric Corporation Junji Tsuda delves into the global robotic systems market and the impact of artificial intelligence applications on industry.
As the world becomes more automated every day, Japanese manufacturer Yaskawa Electric Corporation takes its customers to the next level with it all-electric industrial robots. Junji Tsuda, Representative Director, Chairman of the Board and President of Yaskawa Electric Corporation Junji Tsuda delves into the global robotic systems market and the impact of artificial intelligence applications on industry.
Zambia’s government is targeting the diversification of its economy, particularly by boosting the agriculture and manufacturing sectors and adding value wherever possible, as well as developing its infrastructure. Minister of Information Chishimba Kambwili discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Zambia’s government is targeting the diversification of its economy, particularly by boosting the agriculture and manufacturing sectors and adding value wherever possible, as well as developing its infrastructure. Minister of Information Chishimba Kambwili discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead.
As technologies become increasingly complex and industries continue to converge, ICT partnerships and international alliances with technology providers become ever more critical. Kuwait’s ICT sector is at the forefront of the privatization initiative and the country’s desire to become a diversified economy. Dr Ahmad Salih, CEO of Gulfnet, one of the largest and oldest Kuwaiti ICT providers, looks at his nation’s progress, and Gulfnet’s role in Kuwait’s technological rise.
As technologies become increasingly complex and industries continue to converge, ICT partnerships and international alliances with technology providers become ever more critical. Kuwait’s ICT sector is at the forefront of the privatization initiative and the country’s desire to become a diversified economy. Dr Ahmad Salih, CEO of Gulfnet, one of the largest and oldest Kuwaiti ICT providers, looks at his nation’s progress, and Gulfnet’s role in Kuwait’s technological rise.
The UAE represents a historic ally in the region for the United States and is its largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). President of the US-UAE Business Council Danny E. Sebright has no doubt that with the strong diplomatic affinity, defense and security ties, as well as economic interests—in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare—bilateral US-UAE relations are set to reach a new high. Here, he also discusses the global connectivity potential of Dubai’s Expo 2020.
The UAE represents a historic ally in the region for the United States and is its largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). President of the US-UAE Business Council Danny E. Sebright has no doubt that with the strong diplomatic affinity, defense and security ties, as well as economic interests—in areas such as trade, education, and healthcare—bilateral US-UAE relations are set to reach a new high. Here, he also discusses the global connectivity potential of Dubai’s Expo 2020.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi says that his visit to Westminster this week to meet Prime Minister David Cameron “can serve as a stepping stone towards achieving advancing coordination between the two countries”, especially in the struggle against global extremism and shared political and economic interests. In the following statement written exclusively for this Upper Reach report, President El Sisi also points to the major steps taken by Egypt in returning the country to political and economic stability during his first year in office
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi says that his visit to Westminster this week to meet Prime Minister David Cameron “can serve as a stepping stone towards achieving advancing coordination between the two countries”, especially in the struggle against global extremism and shared political and economic interests. In the following statement written exclusively for this Upper Reach report, President El Sisi also points to the major steps taken by Egypt in returning the country to political and economic stability during his first year in office
