List of all articles filed under “bahrain-interviews” category.
Aaref Hejres, Managing Director of Diyar Al Muharraq
The other thing is affordable housing. We have been very successful and have designed around 340 affordable homes. Stage 1 sold out within ten days and Stage 2 will be released soon with more affordable homes.
Mona Almoayyed, Managing Director of Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons
Women and men in Bahrain are paid the same wages; there is no differentiation according to the labor law. On the other hand, for women there are lots of privileges. For example, for maternity with the new labor law it is 60 rather than 45 days.
Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al-Khalifa, CEO of Batelco Group
Batelco has always been at the forefront of innovation. The leading telecom company in the Middle East has always strived to provide its markets with the latest technology and the recent launch of the 4G network in Bahrain only confirms Batelco’s superiority and efforts to offer its customers the best services available. The company was able to grow its subscriber base to 7.8 million in 2012 and its recent acquisition of Cable & Wireless was finalized only a few days ago. Thus, Batelco is progressively establishing itself as a communications player of global relevance and Bahrain’s most diversified international company.
Robert Jonathan Lee, CEO of Bahrain Bay
You can see that the frequency and locations are increasing weekly. Is it a massive increase? No, but you can see there is something new going on. It is that kind of anecdotal signs which show there is a renewed element of risk-taking.
Dr. Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Banagas
We are waiting for a full feasibility study to be completed for what Tatweer’s plans and developments are in future. Then we will hopefully proceed either jointly with Tatweer or one our own if there is more gas available at that time, but the prospect is that there would be extra 150 million standard cubic feet per day.
Osama Al Khajah, CEO of Baytik Industrial Oasis
2012 was a very difficult year but as you know we achieved acceptable growth in Bahrain. I think 2013 and definitely 2014 will bring more investments into Bahrain.
Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank
As far as the sector or the industry is concerned, I think you will see growth this year in 2013 over last year 2012.
Sameera Rajab, Minister of State for Information
The freedom of speech is 100% guaranteed through constitutional texts. The new media law includes more details and privileges for journalists and media personnel, it also provides more protection of this freedom.
Anurag Bajaj, General Manager of Elite Resort & Spa
I think everybody is very optimistic about 2013. We at Elite Hospitality have forecasted revenues and average room rates and occupancies of a significantly higher percentage than 2012.
Amin A. Al Arrayed, General Manager of First Bahrain
Today it’s very stable, so we are talking about maybe 2 or 3% growth which is very slow compared to where we were. The economy has slowed, that’s for sure.
