Lebanon Political Situation
This is the second cabinet that consists of 30 ministers that do represent all the religious communities in Lebanon.·
Luxury Real Estate Market in Lebanon
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.
International Financial Advisors
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.
HE Mustafa Al-Shamali Kuwait Minister of Finance
HE Mustafa Al-Shamali, Kuwait Minister of Finance
Not only would diversification of Kuwait economy generate employment, diversification of Kuwait economy would also help Kuwait to achieve a steady path of sustainable development.
Wataniya Telecom Leading Telecom In Kuwait
Kuwait Leading Telecom, Wataniya Telecom, Scott Gegenheimer – Biography
As Wataniya Telecom we want to take measures to be the leading telecom in Kuwait telecom market and to deliver to Wataniya customers regardless of the competition. To be the leading telecom in Kuwait telecom market
United Real Estate Company
Kuwait Leading Developers, United Real Estate Company, Director of Corp. Communications, Haidar Zankawi
United Real Estate is Kuwait leading developer, our strategy is to expand locally and in the MENA region. If you consider United Real Estate as the real estate arm for the KIPCO group then you can see that we have a lot of opportunities to be involved in their projects and developments. Internationally, United real estate is a major player in Jordan and the Abdul Ali Mall project. We also have many investments in Egypt, specifically in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh where we are working development and and building a large resort area.
Kuwait Retail: Kuwait Building Materials
Interview with Khaled Hassan Abul. Abyat Megastore business looks very closely at Kuwait renovation and building materials market due to customer spending in Kuwait. Through salary increases and bonuses in government jobs in Kuwait that would mean more spending for building materials. Abyat Megastore also looks at Kuwait new sites where new housing developments are going to be built. There is a gap there still but this is really a major market for us in building materials. If there are new homes there is a need for new building materials, finishing materials, and furniture- this is where Abyat Megastore comes into play.
Kuwait Mobile Operator VIVA
Interview with Najeeb Al Awadi. If you look at the demography of Kuwait it is unique and this affects the telecom and mobile market in Kuwait. There are locals and expats and this allows us to diversify our services as Kuwait new mobile operator. Our data services, for example, are unique because VIVA have come up with different data packages that VIVA, Kuwait new Mobile Operator offers. n the end this will benefit both the telecom market in Kuwait and the telecom customer in Kuwait.
Aircraft Leasing in the Gulf
Interview with Ahmed A. Al Zabin, CEO of ALAFCO. Within Kuwait and the Gulf, ALAFCO is trying to promote leasing as a good method of purchase and show the advantages of leasing aircraft. Leasing in Kuwait and the Gulf has reached 40-50% and this shows how acceptable leasing is becoming compared to the 10-15% it used to be a few years ago in the Gulf. The general public awareness in Kuwait and in the Gulf about leasing is increasing and people are beginning to understand ALAFCO and how ALAFCO operates.
Islamic Investments in the Gulf
Interview with Suliman N. Al Qimlas, CEO Bayt Al Mal Investment. I believe 2010 will be a tough year globally and we will feel the pain from 2009. Kuwait and the Gulf economies are based on oil and if oil prices stay where they are (around $80 dollars per barrel) we will be in good shape that also means a good future for Islamic Investments in the Gulf. The next question is what will the government do with this money? We recently witnessed our economy shrink and 2010 is up to the moves made by the government and how they spend their money. If they circulate the money effectively we can expect some nice growth that will benefit Islamic Investments in the Gulf.