List of all articles filed under “kuwait-interviews” category.
Benoit Janin shares his assessment of the mobile telecom services sector in Kuwait and gives an overview of Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa, the leading mobile virtual network operator in the MENA region. He also talks about investment opportunities in the telecom industry and shares his medium term vision for Virgin Mobile in Kuwait.
Makram Malaeb gives an overview of the retail and FMCG industry in Kuwait and presents Kuwait Agro Holding. He also talks about some of the brands the company represents in Kuwait, such as Chobani, Hostess and Del Monte, as well as premium brands Kuwait Agro has developed, such as Chef Mak and Layla’s Organic. Kuwait Agro’s mission is to be the preferred supplier and B2C channel through providing service, solutions, innovations and latest trends in the FMCG Industry.
Gazi Al Omani talks about the challenges to be faced by the construction sector in Kuwait and gives an overview of the concrete precast segment. Fixed Assets General Trading And Contracting Co. (W.L.L.) plans to create for itself a niche market as a newly plant in concrete precast business. The company has in its possession a specialized plant and equipment with all modern facilities to produce precast concrete elements.
Mohammed Jaffar gives an overview of Faith Capital Holding (FCH), a Kuwait based venture capital firm which focuses on technology companies based in the GCC. FCH endeavors to seek companies with potential to scale up and turn into regional rather than local enterprises. He also explains the importance of working with Shariah compliant companies and implementing ethical business practices.
Sameer Al-Dahan gives an overview of Dahan General Trading and Contracting Co, a leading luxury retail contractor in Kuwait. The company started out as a regular fit out contractor and then moved into luxury brands. Dahan General Trading and Contracting Co has now become a prominent high-end retail contractor in Kuwait, working with luxury brands such as Hermes, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and Fendi.
“We should go as far as bringing in classes to educate children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Last year, we have also brought to attention that education starts at home, which makes it crucial to educate parents…”
HOT Engineering Co. used to be the pioneer in contracting, specifically in oil and gas. The current vision of the company is to regain that position as many contractors have left the market. HOT Engineering’s CEO thinks it is their chance to once again be among the leaders and to be recognized in Kuwait.
“We are very proud to participate in the new refinery project. In other fields, like infrastructure, we signed a contract with the General Department of Civil Aviation to construct the Third Runway for Kuwait Airport.”
“Chocolate Bar is a café that serves all kinds of chocolate drinks and chocolate desserts. Everything is made fresh every day. It came out of a passion of mine and of my partner’s; we are both females and we both love chocolate! Who doesn’t love chocolate?!”
Al-Yousifi Group would like to push the air conditioning and firefighting sector as there is a large market for construction in Kuwait.
