Challenges of Retail Banking in Bahrain by BMI Bank
Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank
We have to rebuild our image of a positive, vibrant environment for investment in order to attract FDI.
Family Business in Bahrain Recovering from the Crisis and Going International
Adel Fakhro, Group Managing Director of Abdulla Yousif Fakhro & Sons
Our challenge is to foresee the country’s future development. It is developing very quickly, and it is hard for universities to follow its pace. We believe that partnerships with European, Canadian and American universities will help us to do so.
Overview of Bahrain’s Economy, Private Sector and Bahrain Human Rights
Dr. Essam Abdulla Yousif Fakhro, Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Most of the government’s income comes from oil and gas and this needs to be reexamined. The GCC concept helps us be strong with a 1 trillion excess in our economy.
HSBC Bank Bahrain: Retail and Corporate Banking in Bahrain Remains Strong
Patrick Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bahrain
The whole banking environment and the economy in general was looking forwards to a strong 2011 and, clearly, with the events of mid-February, we did loose a couple of months, but what we have seen in the last few weeks a renewed beginnings of confidence.
Ishbiliya Village Project to Attract Bahraini Families
Saleem Elias A. Aziz, Acting CEO of Al-Enma’a House for Real Estate
The first quarter of 2011 has been dominated by the civil and political unrest. In terms of the Bahrain’s real estate market, there is an oversupply of developed properties. However, there is still a high potential for the affordable housing projects.
Bahrain Zone for International Industrial Companies is Seeking Companies
Osama Al Khajah Chairman of Baytik Industrial Oasis
The challenges of the Bahrain industry as of today are still access to natural resources, mainly the energy through gas. The other challenge is the limitations of industrial land.
Mena Telecom: Future of Internet Services in Bahrain
Dr. Laith Sadiq, CEO of MENA Telecom
The market reached 130% penetration so it’s difficult with the new entrance to keep making the profits they were making before.
Bahrain Banking: Banks in Bahrain and the Crisis
Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, Chief Executive of BBK & Chairman of Bahrain Association of Banks
I do not think that Bahrain will easily lose its brand or position as the financial hub for this part of the world. Banking in Bahrain has a tradition.
GPIC: Role of Bahrain’s Fertilizers in World’s Food Security
Abdulrahman A.Hussain Jawahery, President of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC) and Member of Parliament – Biography
AG fertilizer producers are expected to continue to play a strategic role in meeting this challenge by contributing towards international efforts to increase food production by substantially increasing their share of exports.
Why There Were Protests and Riots in Bahrain?
Mr. Jawahery explains why there were riots and protest in Bahrain. The protests turned violent after the peaceful movement has been hijacked by the extremists. Why this happened?