On reinforcing investor confidence by developing a functioning interbank market and deepening financial intermediation To what extent are international precedents and multilateral guidance informing Syria’s reform roadmap and the sequencing of structural changes? ABDULKADER ALHUSSRIEH:We are learning from international experiences and being advised on implementation by the IMF. These…
On how private sector leadership is shaping Qatar’s next phase of growth What role do you see for private health care providers in developing specialised clinics and boosting medical tourism offerings? SHEIKH FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL THANI: The private sector plays a vital role in strengthening Qatar’s health care system and we are seeing a clear and growing contribution in this area. There…
Saudi Arabia’s health care sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven by Vision 2030’s reform agenda. With health expenditure rising and demand for advanced services growing, the Kingdom is pursuing greater efficiency, accessibility and financial sustainability. The Health Sector Transformation Programme is decentralising service delivery, expanding digital health solutions…
The Saudi Water Partnership Forum 2025 is a two-day event scheduled for 2-3 November 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. The Forum’s objective is to encourage collaboration among key stakeholders in the water sector. It will provide a platform for sharing best practices, gathering industry feedback, optimizing and improving various aspects to assure sustainability of the water sector not only…
On unlocking telecoms potential through infrastructure upgrades and strategic investment What network upgrades are realistic near term, and how vital is co-investment to deliver them? MURID ATASSI: Between 2025 and 2030, we aim to double the nationwide site count, currently at around 4500 radio sites. Achieving acceptable coverage and performance across the country would require sector-wide…
Sharjah has engineered a transformation into a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the MENA region. The emirate’s success is powered by a uniquely integrated ecosystem that seamlessly connects talent development at institutions like the American University of Sharjah (AUS), venture creation and mentorship through the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and scaling…
On rebuilding trust, driving reform and fostering growth How much has the Ministry of Finance changed since your arrival earlier in 2025? MOHAMMED YISR BARNIEH: We are committed to rebuilding trust between the ministry, the private sector and society. When I arrived, we faced a deteriorating financial environment, weak institutions and a system of corruption and bureaucracy. My first initiative…
On fibre transit and market reopening What timeline and financing model will underpin the SilkLink backbone, and what impact will it have? ABDUL SALAM HAYKAL: SilkLink, the government’s project to make Syria a regional internet centre, is designed both to modernise our domestic backbone and to provide a route for traffic between Europe and Asia. Structurally, it has two parts. One is a nationwide…
