Libya’s Culture: Culture in Libya Not a Dividing Factor
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.
Investment in Libya: “The FDI from 2002 until 2010 was Near to US$ 6 billion,” says PIB
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: New Laws, Bilateral Agreements and the Economy
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.
Almadar: New Strategy for Restructuring of the Second Largest Player in Libyan Telecom Space
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.
Libyana: Largest Mobile Operator in Libya
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.
Banking in Bahrain: In-Depth Overview of Banking, Banks and the Market
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.
Real-Estate: Affordable Housing a Success Despite Problems in the Industry
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.
Bahrain Industrial Development Strategy: Industry Set to Represent 25% of GDP
Salah Janahi, Director of Industrial Areas Directorate, Ministry of Industry and Commerce
That is why Bahrain has focused on industry, which now contributes 17% to our GDP, and The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is planning to increase this to 25% in the coming years..
BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park) Attracted over US$ 1.7 billion in Investment
Gerry Sharkey, Project Director at BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park)
These investments are part of the substantial amount in excess of 500 million Bahraini Dinars which is about US$ 1.7 billion.
Batelco Group: Expanding Operations to New Markets
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.