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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With GCC economies booming, why are capital markets performing so poorly? Eddie O'Sullivan, one of the organisers of the MEED Middle East Capital Markets Conference being held on 20-21 November at Emirates Towers, tackles the issue.
Investors can take opportunity of two rapidly developing economic blocs with the Arab Asia Gateway Fund, according to Haitham Al-Kadi, Senior VP ME, Forsyth Partners. Al-Kadi looks at how the investment market is maturing in the Middle East, and what that represents in terms of investor demand.
Islamic banking is flourishing around the world, but currently there are no international standards, with each institution having its own advisory board. Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank looks at the future, and whether standardisation is needed.
East Asia and the Middle East are seeing increasing integration as an economic block, due to rising oil demand and excess liquidity in the region. Haissam Arabi, MD, Shuaa Asset Management, looks at the investment opportunities that this presents.
What is the signficance of Iran's new cooperation with Venezuela, and how much long term impact will the recent "Pope row" have? Andrew Jeffreys, Editor in Chief, Oxford Business Group, looks at these issues.
What now for Lebanon and international confidence in the Middle East? Andrew Jeffreys, Editor in Chief, Oxford Business Group, looks at the impact of Hezbollah's victory.
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