In this Global Platform video, Bashar Al Malik, CEO of Saudi Railway Company, talks about restructuring taking place across the industry and SAR’s goal of becoming a logistics centre as part of Vision 2030. In 2019 the government announced that SAR would become Saudi Arabia’s national railway, taking over all operations of the Saudi Railways Organisation. A number of new train lines have also been
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, Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, discusses the emirate’s pioneering efforts to conserve water supplies, replenish fish stocks and protect natural habitats. Abu Dhabi is also finalising the emirate’s first single-use plastics policy, which aims not only to reduce their consumption but also demonstrate leadership as a responsible
In this Global Platform video, Tan Choon Hin, CEO of United Overseas Bank Thailand, discusses industry trends across ASEAN, including regional integration and the push towards Industry 4.0. For Thailand, the digitalisation strategy that is being pursued under Thailand 4.0 is improving internet infrastructure, which in turn is opening up opportunities for digital banking. Tech solutions and programmes
In this Global Platform video, Osama Bishai, CEO of Orascom Construction, and David De Visscher, country manager of BESIX, discuss construction and design of the new Grand Egyptian Museum that is being built in Cairo. The museum, which will be located within sight of the pyramids, has been designed to architecturally complement the surrounding area, as well as host artefacts that demonstrate the history
In this Global Platform video, Jamal Iesa Al-Loughani, DMD International Marketing, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), talks about Kuwait Export Crude and upcoming plans for the future. In response to growing demand, KPC will begin to export its new heavy crude material in 2020. Important developments for 2020 also include the new clean fuel project, which will introduce over 800,000 barrels per
In this Global Platform video, Jahja Setiaatmadja, president director of Bank Central Asia, talks about the importance of digital technology, such as online banking and digitalised transactions, in adapting to the rising use of fintech in the market. Indonesia’s target growth rate is set to exceed the global average, at 5.3% for 2020. This, along with an inflation rate of only 3% and a stabilised
In an interview with Global Platform, Batara Sianturi, CEO of Citi Indonesia, discusses how Indonesia’s banking sector is adapting to the digital economy and the proliferation of financial technology (fintech). The country’s banks are poised to build off of strong performance in the next, technology-driven stage. Small and medium-sized enterprises are set to play a central role in this next phase,
In this Global Platform video, Essam Al Shiha, CEO of Saudi Business Machines, discusses the increasing demand for cloud services and importance of emerging technologies when it comes to addressing cybersecurity. In 2017 the Saudi government established a National Cybersecurity Authority which encourages government agencies to upgrade cybersecurity and protect private data against cyber attacks. In
In this Global Platform video, Wapu Sonk, managing director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings, talks about PNG’s advantages as a strategic location for extractive industries. With a stable government, popular support for upcoming projects and plans to invest $20bn in the sector, PNG is well placed to benefit from growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Sonk also discusses plans to secure three new LNG
