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Khalid Al Amoudi, CEO, Saudi Red Bricks Company: Interview
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Interview: Khalid Al Amoudi, CEO, Saudi Red Bricks Company (SRBC), on advancing quality, efficiency and value across the supply chain Which performance standards shape purchasing decisions for contractors and developers? KHALID AL AMOUDI: A noticeable shift is happening in how materials are chosen and much of it comes down to durability, energy efficiency and the ability to withstand a changing climate.…
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Ahmed Al Alola, CEO, THIQAH: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Al Alola, CEO, THIQAH, on strengthening data foundations for future-ready scaleable innovation What is shaping the transformation from e-government platforms to data-driven ecosystems? AHMED AL ALOLA: A large number of government services are now automated. The next phase is less about adding more automation and more about elevating the user experience. Citizens and businesses increasingly…
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Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN: Interview
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Interview: Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN, on creating innovation sovereignty through architecture and intellectual property ownership What role can hyperscale data centres play in anchoring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and advancing the digital economy? TAREQ AMIN: Globally, the biggest constraint to AI infrastructure is energy – advanced models require enormous power, cooling, land and…
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Ahmed Al Suwaiyan, Governor, Digital Government Authority: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Al Suwaiyan, Governor, Digital Government Authority, on strategies to boost accessibility to services and how local companies strengthen the digital ecosystem In what ways are shared government digital services contributing to interoperability and cost efficiency? AHMED AL SUWAIYAN: Shared digital services are fundamental to achieving interoperability and optimising costs. A unified…
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Shabab bin Saad Al Ghamdi, Secretary General, Council of Health Insurance: Interview
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Interview: Shabab bin Saad Al Ghamdi, Secretary General, Council of Health Insurance, on system modernisation and strategic reform How is the rollout of the new national insurance programme expected to reshape demand patterns across the Kingdom? SHABAB BIN SAAD AL GHAMDI: It creates a clearer separation between public financing and private insurance. A central public purchaser will fund care for…
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Majed Bingirnas Almutairi, CEO, Almasar Education: Interview
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Interview: Majed Bingirnas Almutairi, CEO, Almasar Education, on accreditation and the emerging market for special needs systems How is demand for special-needs education and care evolving, and what are the most significant gaps in accessibility and qualified talent? MAJED BINGIRNAS ALMUTAIRI: Demand for special-needs education and care in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC has surged as inclusive education…
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Tony Cripps, CEO and Managing Director, SAB: Interview
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Interview: Tony Cripps, CEO and Managing Director, SAB, on capital discipline, housing demand and transition opportunities How is the current interest-rate environment influencing lending activity and business confidence? TONY CRIPPS: A more normalised interest-rate environment is acting as an added catalyst in an already robust economy, helping to lower funding costs and ease competitive pressures…
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Abdulaziz Musaed AlSulaim, Group CEO, Cultural Assets Group: Interview
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Interview: Abdulaziz Musaed AlSulaim, Group CEO, Cultural Assets Group, on the importance of local cooperation towards boosting growth In what ways can the tourism and culture ecosystem evolve to expand the sector’s GDP contribution? ABDULAZIZ MUSAED ALSULAIM: To reach a sustainable 10% contribution to GDP, tourism growth needs to be more deeply anchored in cultural and creative content rather…
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Marco Arcelli, CEO, ACWA: Interview
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Interview: Marco Arcelli, CEO, ACWA, on the long-term potential for fuels to become traded commodities In the global energy transition, to what extent do you see a balance taking place between renewables, conventional power and green hydrogen? MARCO ARCELLI: These systems are not mainly about replacing existing capacity; they are responding to rapid demand growth. In that context, the priority is…
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Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE): Interview
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Interview: Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), on fostering a more attractive market environment What role do environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations play in shaping investment strategies in Qatar’s capital markets? ABDULLA MOHAMMED AL ANSARI: Sustainability remains an essential factor for financial markets, which are beginning to perceive ESG not…