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While the World Bank points to Campeche as the perfect investment destination, Mexico's energy capital applauds the energy reform, redoubles its efforts to attract tourism and celebrates its cultural diversity. As a state ready for great challenges and endowed with a special charisma, Governor of Campeche Fernando Ortega Bernés talks to United World.

Islamic finance and its subsectors are considered a National Key Economic Area for Malaysia. In an interview with PM Communications, Chairman of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) Dato Sri Abdul Azeez Bin Abdul Rahim talks about how the success of his company, is indicative of “the success of all Muslims in Malaysia and one of the nation’s prides.”

After scooping numerous accolades at this year’s “travel Oscars” – The World Tourism Awards – including number one safari destination and best African airline, the Kenyan Tourism Board, which was also voted the world’s best for the second year in a row, is now aiming to win the prize for a third consecutive year by promoting more diversity in its tourism sector. Managing Director of the Board, Robert Muriithi Ndegwa, talks to United World about its initiatives

The Ugandan Tourism Board is this year organizing a special walk to commemorate the country’s Martyrs Day, with proceeds from the unique initiative going to the Uganda Heart Institute

It may not be as well-known as other African destinations such as Kenya and Ghana, but Uganda’s tourist industry is growing. Local expert Bonifence Byamukama, Chairman of the Uganda Association of Tour Operators and Managing Director of Lake Kitandara Tours and Travel, speaks to United World about all that Uganda has to offer – from stunning wildlife, natural beauty, and range of national parklands to its rich heritage and warm and welcoming people

Kenya has a very strong entrepreneurial culture. Local lender Chase Bank is investing in Kenyan entrepreneurs, helping to drive the growth of the SME sector. In an interview with United World, Duncan Kabui, CEO of Chase, talks about this, Chase’s move into the retail and Islamic banking segments, the mobile banking revolution and Chase’s own banking app, Mfukoni, and how the bank teamed up with the first Kenyan team to attempt to climb Mount Everest

Considered as “the jewel of Mexico”, Aguascalientes holds the highest credit rating in the country and has been named as one of the top 10 states to invest in. Small in size but great in achievements, Aguascalientes innovates , succeeds and leads, under the guiding hand of its governor, Carlos Lozano de la Torre

Prof Subroto, an eminent economist, former Minister of Energy, and Secretary General of OPEC, discusses Indonesia’s progress since independence and gives his perspectives on the country’s future. Prof Subroto is current Chairman of Bimasena.

Spread along a stunning 6km stretch of Muscat’s coastline, this world-class mixed-use community comprises luxury residential properties, retail and dining facilities and Oman’s only signature designed PGA Standard 18 hole links golf course, designed by Greg Norman, which was the recent winner of Gold Award for the Best Golf Course in the region at the MENA Travel Awards. The Wave, Muscat is also home to the 400 berth Almouj Marina, Oman’s largest private yachting hub. Mr Hawazen Esber, CEO of The Wave Muscat, task to Untied World about this impressive development and Oman’s tourist offerings

Uganda’s FDI inflows increased by 92 percent from US$ 894 million in 2011 to US$ 1.721 billion on account of investments in the nascent oil sector, making it the number one destination in the region. In this interview with United World, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Anne Kyambadde discusses Uganda’s competitive advantages and in what areas she would like to see more cooperation with the US