Interviews - MarcoPolis

ESA was created in 1996 by the French and Lebanese governments to create a new model of education in the field of management and business, on the French model. The two governments called for the Chamber of Commerce of Paris to come here to Lebanon to create and develop this new management school. That’s the root of ESA. It was created to be very close to the business world and companies, and has always kept this very close link to the business community.

Lebanon Telecom Lebanon Telecom Interviews

Lebanon Telecom Market: Telecommunication Regulatory Authority

May 12, 2010

The Lebanese telecom market today has seven licensed Wireless Service providers, offering a wide range of technologies, including WiMax and others. We also have two mobile operators as you know and they’re in the process of upgrading their networks.

Lebanon Capital Markets Lebanon Capital Markets Interviews

Beirut Stock Exchange

May 12, 2010

This Middle East stock exchange has been trying for the past two years to encourage companies to list their shares by showing them in the long run the benefits of diversifying. When the banks are satisfying the needs of the investors they don’t feel an urgent need to come into the stock exchange

Lebanon Banking Lebanon Banking Interviews

Bank Audi, Largest Bank in Lebanon Aiming to Become Leading Bank in The Middle East

May 10, 2010

Largest Bank in Lebanon, Bank Audi, CFO and Strategy Director, Dr. Freddie Baz
Bank Audi want to be present in a big number of markets as a major regional player. We have proven our capacity to grow organically but we have also proven our interest and aptitude for inorganic growth through our track record with acquisitions and our capability to generate quick synergies.

Kuwait Aviation Interviews Kuwait Logistics & Transport

Kuwait Travel Market, Wataniya Airways

May 7, 2010

Kuwait Aviation, Wataniya Airways, CEO, George Cooper
The Kuwaiti National market even though it is a small population. Kuwaiti Nationals travel a lot both for business and leisure. We are not in a price driven market, and the scheduling isn’t always most important, however, what is most important is the quality of experience brought to the customer by the airline. In the region there are airlines that provide this world-class experience and we wanted to figure out how to differentiate ourselves among them with our level of experience.

Kuwait Telecom & IT Kuwait Telecom Interviews

ITS Kuwait, Kuwait Information Technology

May 7, 2010

Interview with Khaled Al Saeid, Managing Director of ITSThe more privatization that takes place the more benefit to IT will happen. Also, the more efficiency is demanded from the government side will help drive IT as well.

Lebanon Banking Lebanon Banking Interviews

Blom Bank, One of The Leading Banks in Lebanon

May 7, 2010

We are expanding in the region but we haven’t covered the entire area yet. We believe we have what it takes to be the leader in the Arab world to service both the Lebanese client and also the local customers in other Arab countries. We replicate our success in Lebanon in the countries we expand into and this strategy is a large component in our recipe for success.

Lebanon Economy Lebanon Interviews

Lebanon Political Situation

May 7, 2010

This is the second cabinet that consists of 30 ministers that do represent all the religious communities in Lebanon.·

Lebanon Real Estate Lebanon Real Estate Interviews

Luxury Real Estate Market in Lebanon

May 6, 2010

Prices are going up in the real estate market depending on the region. However, speculation is scarce since there is a limited availability of land. The market is an end‐user one. The chance to have a bubble is null. The market, the way I see it in five years time will be saturated but healthy.

Kuwait Interviews

International Financial Advisors

April 22, 2010

Kuwait Investments, Chairman of International Financial Advisors (IFA), Talal Al-Bahar
When someone mentions investing in emerging markets I would like to see people think of IFA as the place to work with.