Ahmed Al Khan Global Challenges of the Islamic Finance in Bahrain
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GBCORP, a leading businessman in Bahrain depicts the global challenges of the Islamic finance and banking
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HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture and Information of Bahrain, explains the strategy of Bahrain Ministry of Culture and Information
Bahrain Tourism Colorful Bahrain
HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture and Information, describes some of the key projects for Bahrain Tourism
Bahrain Economy and its Growth - Vision of GBCorp
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GB Corp, states his opinion on Bahrain Economy
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GBCORP talks about Bahrain development and GBCORP's strategy towards getting Bahrain green
Mega Projects in Bahrain: Marsa Al Seef
Marsa Al Seef is one of the most exclusive and innovative waterfront projects, unlike any other current project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
GBCORP Investment Banking
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GB Corp, comments on GB Corp’s financial and investment performance
GBCORP Global Banking Corporation Outperforming Competition
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GB Corp, reveals a recipe of how to outperform the competition in the investment banking.
Bahrain Business: GBCORP Investment Strategy
Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GBCORP and a leading Business person in Bahrain, reveals how a Bahrain's Business can succeed in Bahrain and elsewhere
RAK Business - Dr. Massaad
Video Interview with Dr. Khater Massaad, Advisor to HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qassimi, about RAK business.
RAK Business - Dr. Khater Massaad
Rak Business: Video Interview with Dr. Khater Massaad, Advisor to HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qassimi, about RAK business.
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qassimi - Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
Video interview with Al Qassimi, Crown prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah explaining the specialty of RAK and its business environment.
His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Minister of Oil and Information
MarcoPolis is featuring an exclusive interview with His ExcellencySheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Minister of Oil and Information, one of the most respected political and business authorities in Kuwait. The interview will be published in mid-April as a part of special report on Kuwait.
By striving to be in the first rank of global business leadership, Bahrain has achieved a long series of “firsts” in order to rapidly move into a major leadership role in world banking, finance, business opportunity, tourism, high-performance sport, education, and culture.
Besides identifying Bahrain with the Formula One brand on TV screens around the world, the event has become a lucrative business. “In 2008, it generated 600 million USD for its direct and indirect economic impact; and on top of that it has changed people’s perceptions of how they view the Middle East”, says Martin Whitaker, CEO of the BIC.
Business-friendly
Bahrain is the centre of the Gulf and not the centre of attention, as
Bahrain claims in its newly launched ad campaign. Nevertheless, the
“Island of 1,000 smiles” also has its cultural flair with its capital
city Manama hosting numerous mosques, museums, galleries, and
monuments. Bahrain has places to fulfill every desire for fans of culture, arts,
music, and tales of One Thousand and One nights.
The global fever for alternative energies has also hit the Gulf region and Bahrain industry. The iconic Bahrain World Trade Centre (BWTC) became the symbol for a carbon-rich region being in need to diversifying its energy sources and to make Bahrain industry green.
The Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) of the Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the youngest government-related Bahrain investments vehicles in the Gulf region. Its Arabic name, Mumtalakat, literally means ‘assets’. Mumtalakat is a government-controlled investments fund which put money into firms worldwide in order to maximize the funds’ rate of return for future of Bahrain.
Global
Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c)GBCORP is an Islamic investment bank
incorporated in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Global
Banking Corporation (GBCORP) pursues a dynamic
business model.Global
Banking Corporation (GBCORP) business strategy is to build on the region’s positive economic
outlook.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, BBK, has grown brighter with confidence, becoming the largest commercial
bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As a market leader, BBK conceived the revolutionary ‘Financial Mall’
concept. BBK has succeeded in building a name and reputation.
Robeco Middle East is a multi boutique or multi-specialist investment house. Robeco Middle East has been here in Bahrain since 2000. In 2008 Robeco Middle East accounted for about 10% of gross inflow of the whole company. The Middle East is still a market with a lot of potential.
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA). RAKIA has literally transformed Ras Al Khaimah into an investment
magnet with over a thousand foreign investors setting up operations
within the emirate in just a short period of time. RAKIA has been exceeding
expectations as it continues to steer the emirate's economy towards
unprecedented heights.
Al Qudra
Holding, a private joint stock company, is a leading strategic investor
based in Abu Dhabi. Since establishment of Al Qudra Holding in May 2005, the company
has focused on contributing to the sustainable development of the
region and has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies. Al Qudra Holding provides integrated solutions across fundamental
sectors.
The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone
Authority was founded in 2000. Strategically located 45 minutes from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade
Zone (RAK FTZ) is a world- class business hub and a vehicle for
industrial growth and development. RAK FTZ provides cutting-edge technology.
“Although Bahrain banking have of course been affected by the international crisis, Bahrain Banking has been able, thanks to good capitalization and capital liquidity, to weather the situation nicely in 2008 - 2009” Abdul Karim Bucheery -CEO of BBK
“We are creating a unique concept in Bahrain real estate scene a city for all strata of people who are socially driven.Something that may not ever have been offered in Bahrain real estate or maybe anywhere in the real estate world.” Aaref Hejres - CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq
“Bahrain has always been a trade zone in this region. Bahrain logistics zone and Bahrain has always been a centre of shipment to the rest of the northern Gulf." Hassan Al Majed -Director General of the General Organization of Sea Ports Authority
In
July 2008 the energy price boom reached its peak when it hit $147 per
barrel, before plummeting below $40 at the end of last year and
recently stabilizing at around $70.In
order to reach break-even, which means earning $1 after costs by
selling oil, Bahrain needs an average price of $77 per barrel of oil.
“ICT is crucial to the development of a country like Bahrain Telecom especially where it is moving to offer advanced services, financial services, and tourism, ICT is critical because these kinds of services rely on a sharing of, and access to, information. And the financial services require advanced broadband communications.” Dr. Laith Sadiq -CEO of MENA Telecom
“Bahrain is a growing Kingdom. It has a strong vision for 2030. We are part of the development of the Kingdom. So, we need to make sure to connect to businesses. We still have the strongest Middle East network geared to the business needs of business travelers.” Björn Näf - former CEO of Gulf Air
Interview with H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain - Biography
Today’s global economy is based on partnership, cooperation, and large economic entities. We, in the GCC countries, have great prospects for cooperation in many areas, which will benefit all - H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa , Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Interview with H.E. Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture & Information of Bahrain - Biography
The most important sectors in Bahrain are culture & heritage, tourism, media & broadcasting. Previously, there was no link between Bahrain tourism & Bahrain culture.Now we are trying to work as one unit to support each other - H.E. Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa
Diyar Al Muharraq is a unique Bahrain construction, a "masterplanned city" in the Kingdom of Bahrain . Diyar Al Muharraqdevelopment isoffering a range of housing options and quality lifestyle for all strata of society in Bahrain - Aaref Hejres.
Interview with Ahmed Al Khan, Head of Investment Banking of GBCORP , Bahrain Banking - Biography
Every
industry has been affected by the economic downturn, be it conventional
banking or Islamic banking. Islamic banking has been affected to a
lesser extent. My
vision for GBCORP is for GBCORPto become the most comfortable investment
bank that you can invest in; the most clients and investor friendly
investment bank that you can invest in. - Ahmed Al Khan
Interview with Talal Al Zain, CEO of Mumtalakat, Bahrain Investments
All of our Bahrain investment policies and strategies include sustainable, environmental investments in Bahrain and other companies.For
example, if you look at Gulf Air: given the sector that it’s in, part
of our Bahrain investments in Gulf Air is to participate in renewable energy
and that is an area that we are focusing on as Mumtalakat - Talal Al Zain
Interview with Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, CEO of BBK Bahrain, Bahrain Banking - Biography
I
think the room for expansion for Islamic banking is larger than that
for conventional banking although there is room for conventional banks
to grow too of course.Also, the nature of business done
by Islamic banks – private equity, real estate developments,
traditional banking services such a s lending – are all the
specialisation of this segment of the banking sector - Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, CEO of BBK Bahrain
Interview with Douglas Hansen-Luke, CEO of Robeco Middle East , Bahrain Invest
I would say that I’ve been surprised in Bahrain not just by the
opportunity from oil but the openness to invest around the world, the
openness to invest within Bahrain and GCC and the consciousness of the
people within Bahrain and GCC that the investment is not just quick money,
it may have arrived quickly but this is money which comes with
responsibility and there’s a keen awareness that they should invest
this for the future in a sustainable way. -Douglas Hansen-Luke, CEO of Robeco Middle East