On the science-driven transformation of Uzbekistan's agricultural sector To what extent does the ANORA platform initiative represent Uzbekistan's agricultural transformation? How will it translate into tangible outcomes for farmers and agribusinesses? ABDURAKHMONOV: Uzbekistan's agricultural reforms over the past eight years have been grounded in President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's vision of human…
On enabling investment and financing reconstruction How would you assess the current effectiveness of the capital market framework? ISSA CHAMI: The framework is constrained by outdated regulations, weak legal infrastructure and institutional practices that do not align with the functioning of capital markets in open economies. The regulations date back to a period before major global advances…
The Mexico Insurtech Summit 2026 brings together leaders, innovators and decision-makers who are transforming the insurance industry through technology. It is a space designed to discover how innovation, digitalization and new technological solutions are redefining the way we understand, operate and build the insurance of the future. During the event, sector executives, insurers, start-ups, investors…
On how real estate is fostering Syria’s economic recovery How would you characterise the current state of the real estate sector in post-conflict reconstruction? MOAFAQ AHMAD AL GADDAH: Syria’s real estate sector is entering a phase shaped by the structural consequences of prolonged conflict, including widespread physical destruction, shifts in income distribution and institutional constraints.…
On how local manufacturing, technology investment and human capital development are strengthening industrial competitiveness What role can manufacturing play in Saudi Arabia’s long-term economic transformation? AHMED ZAATARI: Manufacturing has a central role to play because it creates a deeper and more sustainable economic impact than many service activities. When a company invests in manufacturing,…
On how natural gas and sustainable technologies contribute to economic diversification efforts How important is a secure natural gas supply in supporting industrial competitiveness and long-term economic development? AL DHAHERI: Reliable and affordable natural gas is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, particularly in economies where energy-intensive industries play a significant role.…
Oman's economic transformation is one of the Gulf's most compelling – and least reported – investment stories. In just five years, the sultanate has cut public debt from 68% of GDP to approximately 36%, restored investment-grade credit ratings across all three major agencies, and grown its non-hydrocarbon economy to nearly three-quarters of GDP. Anchored by Vision 2040 and the Estidamah programme,…
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On stability, competitiveness and revival in Syria’s consumer goods industry By what means have diversified fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies evolved through the conflict years and into the current recovery phase? HADI JOUD: The evolution of multi-vertical FMCG manufacturers and traders in Syria mirrors the broader trajectory of the national economy. Many of these businesses operate…
On rebuilding Syria’s trade and industrial base How would you characterise the current stage of economic recovery in Syria, particularly in trade and commodity markets? AMMAR BARDAN: Syria is clearly in a recovery phase, but it is in an early and uneven stage. We are seeing renewed commercial activity in trade and commodity markets, particularly in essential goods such as animal feed, agricultural…
