Manet Group: Real Estate Company in Ghana
Martin A. Beeko from Manet Group, a company specialized in providing residential and comerical building units, discusses Ghana’s tremendous growth, challenges and the company’s philosophy.
Ghana Industrial Sector: Association of Ghana Industries
The Association of Ghana Industries is a business association of over 1200 members, made up of small, medium and large scale manufacturing and services industries. Its President, Nana Owusu-Afari, presents AGI and gives an overview of the industrial sector in Ghana.
The Banking Sector in Kurdistan and Iraq Needs Major Reforms
The banking sector in Kurdistan and Iraq is in need of major reforms. There are a number of banks interested in the market as it has huge growth potential but lack of strong regulator robust regulations is deterring major banking players from entering the country.
“Iraqi Kurdistan Needs 500,000 New Houses” says Ahmed Rikany, Chairman of Rekan Group
However, we see that there is a need for 350,000-500,000 houses while there are currently only 120,000. Moreover, the number of residents is increasing so the demand for houses is there.
Construction Projects in Kurdistan Region: Salaei Group
Salaei Group consists of different companies working in various fields such as construction, general trading or agriculture. Mr. Hasan highlights the fact that foreign companies investing into Kurdistan are primarily bringing in new expertise and technology. Salaei Group has already successfully imported construction technology from Germany, the UK or Italy.
Kurdistan International Bank: Islamic Banking in Iraq
Bustam Al-Janabi, Managing Director (CEO) of Kurdistan International Bank
Kurdistan International Bank provides comprenehsive banking services since 2005. It is an investment-oriented institution based on Islamic banking. Kurdistan International Bank has doubled its profits when compared to last year and the same is expected to happen in 2013, says Mr. Al-Janabi.
Banking in Iraq: North Bank’s Views of Banking in 2013
Cash is today the safest method both in Iraq and Kurdistan. North Bank therefore is trying to gain the trust of all people – individuals and businesses – through various services including internationally-used credit cards or car loans. Another issue to resolve is the lack of skilled and experienced staff in the whole of Iraq – a result of the 23 years embargo in Iraq.
Gulf Air: Revenues Rise By 6%
Gulf Air registered a 13% increase in passenger numbers in the first half of the year, showing signs of significant improvement across its business operations.
Quality Wines in Lebanon
Mr. de Bustros tells the history of Chateau Kefraya which started its production during the civil war in Lebanon in 1979. Chateau Kefraya wines are always of highest quality which is also suggested on their labels “Semper Ultra” translated as “always better” or “always higher”.
Project Finance and Kuwait’s Development Plan
Michel Accad, CEO of Gulf Bank, shares his views on the Kuwaiti economy and the Kuwait Development Plan.