In an interview with Global Platform, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary-General of Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, speaks on how the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, and its partners work to protect the environment and to ensure sustainable development in the emirate. The issue of water conservation is one of the priority areas for Abu Dhabi – and indeed the entire region, and as a coastal country, marine water quality is vital both from a food security perspective and also from a tourism viewpoint. As the emirate welcomes more industry, the agency is cooperating with key stakeholders to ensure that the environmental regulations are up to par with the type of development that is taking place. 

In an interview with Global Platform, Sheikh Khalid Al Amoudi, CEO of Saudi Red Bricks Company (SRBC), speaks on the factors driving Saudi Arabia’s economic growth. On top of a supportive business environment and numerous government infrastructure projects, a young population with high incomes is driving housing demand. Looking to leverage the growing number of opportunities in the construction industry, SRBC is poised to triple in size over the coming years by mass-producing high-quality, low-cost building materials.

Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO of Surbana Jurong, speaks about the key issues facing urban environments in the future, and the need to develop “smart cities” to ensure continued growth, environmental sustainability and a high standard of living.

In an interview with Global Platform, Saeed Al Remeithi, CEO of Emirates Steel, describes the growth and expansion of Abu Dhabi’s steel industry and its impact on the UAE’s economy.

In an interview with Global Platform, Andrew Jeffreys, CEO of Oxford Business Group, Stephen Orr, Vice-President of Bombardier Midparc Morocco, and Mohammed Horani, Chairman and CEO of HPS Casablanca, address what makes Casablanca an attractive centre for business: a strategic location; its finance city and industrial free zone; a large transport infrastructure programme and coming high-speed railway; culture and lifestyle options to attract talent; a well-educated local workforce; and high-quality logistics and port services. 

Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), speaks as to how targeted investments in the emirate have helped to build a global city.