Interviews - MarcoPolis

Eng. El-Hadi S. Hensher, Minister of Water Resources of Libya
In regards to investments, we set out budget according to the plans and strategies of these institutions that are under our authorities. In this year, a budget of 268 million Libyan dinars was set and divided to the related sectors, 20 million Libyan dinars for ministry’s council, 19 million Libyan dinars for the public body for waste, 37 million Libyan dinars for the public company for water and sewerage and 156 million Libyan dinars for the management responsible for executing and managing the manmade river project.

Libya Business Interviews

Libya: Doing Business is Getting Easier

June 2, 2013

Abdulnaser Ben Nafaa, Chairman of Libyan Businessmen Council
We should start by talking about the Libyan Businessmen Council which consists of 470 members from all sectors and specialized fields, including health care, education, construction, oil services, aviation and naval sector. This council was established back in 2004, yet it was only activated recently in 2013.

Libya Capital Markets Interviews

Libyan Capital Markets: Expecting Double Digit Growth

June 2, 2013

Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market
Only 5% of our economy was in the private sector before. The government is going to set a new law for private companies in Libya, this is expected in May 2013.

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Libya: Detailed Overview of the Telecom Sector

June 1, 2013

Eng. Usama Siala, Minister of Communications and Informatics of Libya
In 2013 we are going to be signing at least 2 major contracts for the modernisation of the two mobile operators. These are the two biggest projects and we also have quite a few other smaller projects. For Libyana, we estimate around 230 to 250 million Libyan dinars of investment and it will be around the same for Almadar.

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Libya’s Culture: Culture in Libya Not a Dividing Factor

May 27, 2013

Habib Mohammed Al-Amin, Minister of Culture and Civil Society of Libya
Libya is recognized for many famous writers and poets, some of them known internationally.

Libya Investment Interviews

Investment in Libya: “The FDI from 2002 until 2010 was Near to US$ 6 billion,” says PIB

May 27, 2013

Eng. G.I. Guider, Chairman of the Privatization and Investment Board
The FDI from 2002 until 2010 was near to US$ 6 billion. Investment law no 9 (issued in 2010) is a good law, we have amended certain parts of the law to improve it.

Libya Business Interviews

Libya: New Laws, Bilateral Agreements and the Economy

May 27, 2013

Khalil Masoud Mahfud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
From 2008 and 2010 Libya signed about 68 agreements with other countries avoiding double taxation and promoting economic exchange.

Libya Telecom Interviews

Almadar: New Strategy for Restructuring of the Second Largest Player in Libyan Telecom Space

May 18, 2013

Abdulla A. Abouda, General Manager of Almadar Aljadid
Almadar is the second mobile operator in Libya and it provides voice services and certain internet services using GPRS and EDGE technology. The operator is preparing for a launch of 3.7G (4G ready) and further network modernisation. The penetration rates are high but the mobile sector is not saturated yet and there is large potential for data. Almadar has already recovered most of the 100 sites affected by the Libyan revolution, yet the past regime remains a challenge – in the form of corporate culture.

Libya Telecom Interviews

Libyana: Largest Mobile Operator in Libya

May 17, 2013

Salah Ibrahim Mokhtar, CEO of Libyana
Libyana is the largest mobile operator in Libya with a total market share of 72-73% (voice and data). According to the CEO of Libyana Mr. Mokhtar, the mobile operator is now primarily focusing on the reconstruction of the ICT sector in Libya. As a part of its network modernisation project, Libyana aims to introduce new data services, including HSBA service and LTE in the main hotspot areas. The operator is taking all necessary steps to ensure that even the most distant places in Libya will soon enjoy solid telecom connections.

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Banking in Bahrain: In-Depth Overview of Banking, Banks and the Market

May 7, 2013

Abdul Karim Ahmed Bucheery, Chief Executive of BBK Bahrain
Despite the crisis, banks are still sticking to Bahrain and if you think about the reason for this, Bahrain is situated almost exactly in the middle between the richest oil field in the world and the richest gas field in the world.