Solar deployment in the Middle East will accelerate over the course of 2016.
2016 Projections
2016 Projections
Khaled Sifri, CEO of Emirates Investment Bank: A year of selectivity in 2016
Be selective about your asset allocation, diversify and don’t be lured into speculation.
2016 Projections
Hani Ashkar, Middle East Senior Partner at PwC: A once-in-a-generation transformation
This year will see considerable change, with real momentum around subsidy cuts, privatisation, a shift towards sustainable energy sources, fiscal reform and other revisions.
2016 Projections
Raed Kajour Al Nuaimi, CEO of Dubai Parks and Resorts: Bringing a thrill-seeking industry to life in 2016
There is huge untapped potential in Dubai’s theme park and entertainment sector – much of which is set to be realised this year.
2016 Projections
Abdul Aziz Al-Yaqout, Senior Partner of Meysan Partners: Pressure is mounting on Kuwait to act in 2016
Low oil revenues may be the catalyst needed for the Gulf state to diversify and swiftly implement new laws passed recently.
2016 Projections
Rick Pudner, Chairman of Beehive Group: SMEs need a more robust and diverse ecosystem in 2016
New disruptors will emerge in 2016, although the oil price will affect regional liquidity.
2016 Projections
Gary Chapman, President of dnata: Time to take stock in 2016
The travel and tourism industry will need to consolidate to survive the higher US dollar, low oil prices and lower yields.
2016 Projections
Hussein Hachem, CEO of Aramex: Leveraging innovation will be key for economic diversification
Consumers and their expectations are changing rapidly. Business that fail to keep up will put themselves are risk.
2016 Projections
Sunil Vaswani, chairman of Stallion Group: 2016 is the year of African opportunity
The continent is still abundant with natural resources, massive consumer power and other key factors that make it a lucrative investment
2016 Projections
AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the UAE Banks Federation: ‘Tempered optimism’ will define 2016
The difficult economic environment will see UAE banks further raise their standards.
2016 Projections
Dr Helmut Schuehsler, Chairman TVM Capital Healthcare Partners: A fine ‘vintage’ may be in store as private equity as an asset class steps up
The time is ripe for private investment to take a larger role in strategic areas such as healthcare.
2016 Projections
2016 Investor predictions: Huda Al Lawati, Abraaj Capital
With the region’s start-up scene going from strength to strength, investors have never been more prominent nor more vital. With more and more new businesses looking for funding, and investors looking to put more money into the GCC.
2016 Projections
Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Group: Bright spots and tough times ahead in 2016
From the opening up of Iran and volatile oil prices to a potential shift right in European politics and the US presidential race, 2016 is quite uncertain.
2016 Projections
2016 Investor predictions: Chantalle Dumonceaux, Womena
With the region’s start-up scene going from strength to strength, investors have never been more prominent nor more vital. With more and more new businesses looking for funding, and investors looking to put more money into the GCC.
2016 Projections
2016 Investor predictions: Dany Farha, BECO Capital
With the region’s start-up scene going from strength to strength, investors have never been more prominent nor more vital. With more and more new businesses looking for funding, and investors looking to put more money into the GCC.
2016 Projections
Mohammed Al Mubarak, CEO of Aldar: Cementing the capital’s real estate industry in 2016
Abu Dhabi’s new property legislation is a big step forward for confidence.
2016 Projections
2016 Investor predictions: Heather Henyon, WAIN
With the region’s start-up scene going from strength to strength, investors have never been more prominent nor more vital. With more and more new businesses looking for funding, and investors looking to put more money into the GCC.