Leading Minds

Corporate structure transformation key to regional development, says former Lebanon Minister
The evolution of traditional businesses into modern corporations is essential to further economic development in the Arab world, according to Saeb N Jaroudi, the former Lebanese Minister of National Economy and Minister of Tourism who has been credited with initiating and establishing leading development finance institutions for the region.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 01 - 2004 at 09:35

Leaders in Dubai wins international audience
'Leaders in Dubai', next month's headline event at the Dubai International Convention Centre (DIIC) which will be addressed by seven of the world's most influential business leaders, has attracted a global audience with delegates from 20 countries across the Middle East, USA, Africa, Europe and Asia.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 26 - 2004 at 10:01

Public or private institutions can falter due to lack of transparency
Transparency is key to corporate - and government - success, according to Fadi Ghandour, founder CEO of the Jordan-based Aramex, who pointed out that government institutions in the region fail in public service due to a lack of accountability to the people they serve.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 20 - 2004 at 11:30

Global brands to participate in ground-breaking debates at Leaders in Dubai
Six of the biggest brands in Arabia - and the world - have added their support to the ground-breaking November Leaders in Dubai event, aligning themselves as headline sponsors and panel discussion participants.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 16 - 2004 at 12:44

Knowledge is power and a company's most saleable commodity, says Thurow
Global corporations will, in future, look to a Chief Knowledge Officer rather than a Chief Financial Officer as their second in command, according to Lester C Thurow, Professor of Management and Economics at the authoritative Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who will address more than 2,500 Middle East business executives at November's 'Leaders in Dubai' conference.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 29 - 2004 at 10:50

Tourism's private sector needs long-term view to maximise return on investment, says Zoghbi
Arabia's tourism industry is too reliant on short-term business initiatives to maximise government investment, according to Sami Zoghbi, managing director of Le Meridien Middle East and West Africa.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 08 - 2004 at 09:17

Competition to increase demand for leadership and talent in region's wealth management sector
The Middle East region's financial services sector will witness greater competition and further deregulation, with local companies and leaders coming to the fore, said Mark A Morgan, Managing Director and Chief Officer - Middle East Offices, Citigroup Private Bank.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 24 - 2004 at 12:05

High energy prices mask serious weaknesses in competitiveness, says Porter
Middle Eastern countries, currently enjoying the benefits of high energy prices, are further falling behind in long-term competitiveness, argues Michael E. Porter, a leading authority on international competitiveness and strategy.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, August 11 - 2004 at 13:35