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Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Industry and Commerce: Interview
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Interview:Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani How will the Industrial Sector Strategy 2022-26 support small businesses, and what can be done to facilitate their integration into global value chains? ZAYEDBIN RASHID AL ZAYANI: Launched as part of the Economic Recovery Plan in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Industrial Sector Strategy 2022-26 focuses on developing an advanced, innovative…
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Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi What opportunities does the Logistics Services Sector Strategy 2022-26 present, and what can be done to catalyse private investment in key projects? MOHAMED BIN THAMER AL KAABI: Bahrain already provides a business-friendly environment for the private sector, and the Logistics Services Sector Strategy 2022-26 builds on this. We have undertaken improvements…
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Abdulrahman Ali Saif, CEO, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait: Interview
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Interview:Abdulrahman Ali Saif Where do you identify gaps in the banking sector that could benefit from further innovation? ABDULRAHMAN ALI SAIF: With traditional banking revenue streams under pressure – and with increasing competition from other banks and non-traditional players such as telecoms providers and social media companies – banks are seeking to boost income through innovative…
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Hassan Jarrar, CEO, Bahrain Islamic Bank: Interview
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Interview:Hassan Jarrar To what extent did the Covid-19 pandemic affect the banking sector in Bahrain? HASSAN JARRAR: Although Bahrain faced the same issues as other countries at the onset of the pandemic, because the kingdom is an island, there were an additional set of consequences when the country shut down. The main challenges related to maintaining corporate and retail client activities,…
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Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO, National Bank of Bahrain (NBB): Interview
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Interview:Jean-Christophe Durand In which ways can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) be better supported? JEAN-CHRISTOPHE DURAND: It was necessary for banking institutions to forge closer relationships with SME customers, who needed guidance on how to mitigate the sudden challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some SME clients are still in the early stages of development,…
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO, Bahrain Bourse: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa What are the most significant aspects of Bahrain’s Economic Recovery Plan for capital markets? SHEIKHKHALIFA BIN EBRAHIM ALKHALIFA: The Economic Recovery Plan is very broad, and each pillar of the strategy complements other objectives and targets. The plan focuses on developing large infrastructure projects; enhancing the efficiency…
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Mark Thomas, CEO, nogaholding: Interview
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Interview:Mark Thomas Where do you identify the main opportunities and challenges related to Bahrain’s target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2060? MARK THOMAS: Because the 2060 net-zero target is more long term, it is not necessarily at the forefront of our work programme at present. What we are mainly working towards is the more pressing target of reducing greenhouse gas…
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Bassem Battisha, Country Chairman, Chevron Bahrain: Interview
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Interview:Bassem Battisha What role can international companies play in helping to capitalise on opportunities arising from the global green energy transition? BASSEM BATTISHA: We believe that the future of energy is lower carbon, and that energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron supports the Paris Agreement and is committed to addressing climate change,…
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Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority: Interview
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Interview:Nasser Ali Qaedi Where do you identify the main challenges and opportunities in Bahrain’s tourism sector in the post-pandemic recovery? NASEER ALI QAEDI: Bahrain is an established destination for regional and international tourism, with a rich culture and history at the crossroads of civilisations that has spanned thousands of years. As such, the Bahraini tradition of welcoming…
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Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA): Interview
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Interview:Mohammed Ali Al Qaed To what extent did the Covid-19 pandemic impact digital transformation in Bahrain? MOHAMMED ALI AL QAED: Bahrain developed a robust ICT sector years ahead of the pandemic, and when the crisis emerged the country had the necessary infrastructure and strategies in place to support the shift to working, learning and communicating online. As such, the kingdom of Bahrain…