A double dip global recession is most unlikely says Professor Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Global Economic Advisor, MasterCard Worldwide and in conversation with Phil Blizzard states why. Prof Hedrick-Wong is also the HSBC Visiting Professor of International Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
The potential business opportunities in the reconstruction of Iraq are very significant, especially for the construction industry. In this interview with Phil Blizzard, at MEED’s Arabian World Construction Summit, the procedures for conducting business in Iraq are highlighted by Thomas Donovan, Managing Partner, IRAQ Law Alliance who states that these procedures do vary between the [...]
At the Arabian World Construction Summit Phil Blizzard talks to Patrik Achtman, Director, Project & Structured Finance, Volvo Construction Equipment, about the changing demographics of the industry in the Middle East and also the development of hybrid vehicles and construction equipment as they become more green.
The National Call Centre, Bahrain aims to offer Business Process Outsourcing services, which are world class, to organisations across the Gulf. Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silha Gulf, Bahrain explains to Phil Blizzard what they offer, the benefits to companies from the perspective of both the financial advantage and skills offered, along with Silah Gulf’s association with [...]
Khaldoon Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says competition from construction companies from both China and Turkey is impacting their business in the region. At the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi, organized by MEED, he talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of his company and also about the impact of regional unrest.