Dr. Hassan A. Fakhro, Bahrain Minister of Industry & Trade
How much easier it is to be critical than correct (Disaeli). I would ask those who would criticize Bahrain, to look to their own countries
Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, CE of Bahrain International Circuit
If we get a $220 million direct impact and the circuit cost $150 million to build then in one week we are able to cover our costs for building it.
Aaref Hejres, CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq
Another reason why we think this year is good is that we have just finished our first landsite in Diyar and sold land worth $260 million to a private developer who will build affordable housing.
Amin Al Arrayed, General Manager of First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company
Majaal is the first SME-focused warehousing facility in Bahrain. It’s never existed previously. If you were a large company involved in trade activity you would build your own warehouse, because you’d have the necessary resources.
Dr. Essam Fakhro, a leading business person in Bahrain, talks about his vision for Bahrain’s economy, industrialization plan, high-tech and innovation. The major challenge for Bahrain is to attract foreign direct investments and to successful integrate young people into the economy.
Economy slowing down amid regional turmoil: The Jordanian economy is reporting a net activity slowdown amid the spillover effects of the regional unrest.
Family Owned Conglomerates in Bahrain
Traditionally, Bahrain developed its own business families. Despite the influx of foreign players, Bahrain still boosts very powerful diversified conglomerates such as:
Morocco Sector Analysis
Morocco Industry: Textiles Leading the Industry
The textile industry, though relatively new in its current incarnation, is one of the most important segments of the Moroccan economy. In 2010, the export turnover in textiles totaled 28.3 billion, and grew at a rate of 5% over the previous year. With 200,000 employees, the textiles also constitute a significant part of the labor force.
Morocco Sector Analysis
Morocco Real Estate, Construction, and Housing
Ever since Morocco put in place its “Vision 2010” plan of national development in 2001, the real estate, construction, and housing market has been one of the most dynamic and growing sectors of the economy, constituting about 6% of GDP.
The Group Jamai invests in real estate since 1968. It has to his credit several projects of social habitats and habitats of high standing in different areas of the country’s economic capital Casablanca. Since then, the real estate group has embarked on the faith of success, to become a pioneer in the field of real estate nationwide.
