A glimpse of gold

DMCC's Colin Griffith looks at current high gold prices, and growth in jewellery and gem markets. And what kind of an opportunity does China represent?
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 10 - 2007 at 02:04

Secrets of private equity

What does Amwal AlKhaleej MD Ammar Al-Khudairy look for when choosing a plan to invest in? And how many companies get a no for every yes?
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Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, April 03 - 2007 at 03:23

Shariah compliant currency trading

Online currency trading can be shariah compliant, according to ACM director Iskandar Al Hajjar. But how much money can you make and what happens if the internet crashes? Al Hajjar has the answers.
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Sunday, April 01 - 2007 at 00:44

Getting to grips with forex

Practising currency trading with a demo account can be a safer way to start, according to Mohd Ali Esfandiary of NTWO Capital Markets. It allows new traders to get an understanding of forex markets without risking actual cash.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 07 - 2007 at 03:25
Andy Stevens, Group CEO, Qatar Commercial Bank

Qatar banking progress

Andy Stevens, Group CEO at Qatar Commercial Bank, looks at the banking sector in Qatar, and how the country plans to compete with Bahrain and Dubai to become a regional financial hub.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 01 - 2007 at 07:28
Khalifa Al Mansoori, Regional Manager, TAMM

Bridging the seas

Khalifa Al Mansoori, Regional Manager of Abu Dhabi's TAMM talks about the innovative project, and how technology is helping bring remote villages and islands closer to the captal.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 22 - 2007 at 11:56
Michael Peters, Executive Board Member, Eurex

Changes in Dubai

Michael Peters, Executive Board Member of Eurex, identifies two key trends taking place in Dubai. Peters also gives his opinion on the investment market in Dubai.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 18 - 2007 at 09:57
Mohamed Hamad Azzan Al-Mazrouei, Director General of the Western Region Development Council , Abu Dhabi

Reaching the remote

The Arab world has many remote communities, some of which are unreachable by land. Mohamed Hamad Azzan Al-Mazrouei, Director General of Abu Dhabi's Western Region Development Council, looks at the importance of maintaining these communites, and how technology can help bring the the government to them.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 04 - 2007 at 09:05
Mohammad Abdulla, CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank

Islamic banking looks bright

Islamic banking has a bright future and the migration from conventional banks to Islamic banks will continue, according to Mohammad Abdulla, CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank. But standardisation of Shariah-compliant rules across the sector is increasingly necessary, Abdulla believes.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 07 - 2007 at 10:14
Ibrahim Al Asmakh, President, Regency Group

Change in Qatar

Qatar has been preparing itself to cope with huge change, according to Ibrahim Al Asmakh, President, Regency Group. Al Asmakh, who appeared at Leaders in Dubai 2006, believes discussing change and improving education is critical.
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Qatar: Wednesday, December 27 - 2006 at 09:19
Christian Baha, Founder, Superfund

Superfund managing futures

Superfund, a managed futures fund provider, uses an entirely computerised trading system that avoids all human emotion. Christian Baha, Founder, Superfund, explains the company's strategy.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 20 - 2006 at 09:01
Yousef Al-Essa, CEO, Addax Investment Bank

Investing in expats

Giving foreign workers a sense of belonging and stability is healthy for an economy, leading to greater local investment and less repatriation of wealth, according to Yousef Al-Essa, CEO, Addax Investment Bank. Al-Essa spoke at the Leaders In Dubai 2006 Al Rouad panel session.
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Bahrain: Monday, December 11 - 2006 at 08:45
Ibrahim Belselah, Chairman, I Capital

Closing the gap

Leaders and decision makers need to guide people through change, with education and transparency key regional issues according to Ibrahim Belselah, Chairman, I Capital. Belhoul was one of the speakers in the Al Rouad panel session at Leaders In Dubai 2006.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 06 - 2006 at 09:25
Keith Bradley, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC

HSBC expands commmercial

Having a local presence is vital for properly serving commercial banking needs, according to Keith Bradley, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC. HSBC, which is celebrating its 60th birthday, plans to expand its product range in areas including cash management and recently won two awards in Global Finance Magazine.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 05 - 2006 at 09:39
Faisal Bin Juma Belhoul, Founder, Ithmar Capital

Catalyst for change

Change is only worthwhile if it is for the better, according to Faisal Bin Juma Belhoul, Founder, Ithmar Capital. Belhoul took part in the Al Rouad panel discussion at Leaders In Dubai 2006.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 03 - 2006 at 09:15