In this Global Platform video Kojo Aduhene, CEO of LMI Holdings, emphasises the importance of industrialisation for the African continent, as well as the key role the private sector can play in securing the necessary infrastructure. Regional integration, sustainability and job creation will be key to future growth.
In this Global Platform video, Essam Alshiha, CEO of Saudi Business Machines, emphasises the importance of the cloud and other innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things to remain competitive. Saudi Arabia’s large youth population can help keep tech at the forefront of business operations and leverage the power of these tools.
In this Global Platform video, Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo, talks about the state’s economic diversification strategy, which has involved comprehensive legislative reform, the promotion of public-private partnerships and an expansion of its sources of foreign investment. The government of Hidalgo has worked to improve the business ecosystem by prioritising the digitalisation of administrative
In this Global Platform video, Simoun Ung, CEO of OmniPay, Inc., unpacks the opportunities and challenges facing both regulators and financial technology (fintech) players as societies around the world accelerate the shift towards digital payments. With fintechs looking to expand their service offering beyond the upper echelons of society, successfully managing cybersecurity risk and promoting consumer
In this Global Platform video, Ahmed Shalaby, President & CEO of Tatweer Misr, talks about the expansion and developments being made in the real estate sector. Egypt has plans to develop 35 to 40 new cities in the next 40 years, focusing on providing jobs, housing, infrastructure and services to meet the needs of the country’s quickly growing population. Joint efforts from the government and
In this Global Platform video, Shady Ali Hussein, chairman of the Reversing Medical Tourism Flow Organisation, talks about the advances being made in Egyptian dentistry technology, its contribution to higher levels of medical tourism and its role in the retention of skilled dental professionals. As Egypt has 15,000 dentists graduating each year, attractive positions and high salaries are keeping them
In this Global Platform video, Víctor Gobitz, CEO of Peruvian mining company Antamina, discusses how the industry is leveraging new technologies while prioritising the development of highland communities. These focuses converge to advance the ESG standards of the mining sector.
In this Global Platform video, Zeyad Khoshaim, managing partner at Khoshaim & Associates, talks about the significant reforms that are set to boost foreign investment and encourage local players in the Kingdom. The reforms have permitted international and local investors to participate in a growing number of commercial activities. In addition, Saudi Arabia allows trade activities in areas such
In this Global Platform video, Kevin Okyere, CEO of Springfield Group, talks about Ghana’s upstream sector and Springfield becoming the first independent African energy company to drill in deepwater. Recent advancements in upstream activities have created more employment opportunities in the local economy, and natural gas is set to play a huge role in the development of the country and Africa. As
