Executive Focus | UAE (HD)

FGB is the leading bank in the UAE by net profits. The Prospect Group spoke with FGB’s André Sayegh (CEO), Hana Al Rostamani (Head of Consumer Banking), and Simon Penney (Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Wholesale Banking) about FGB’s strategic direction, the UAE’s transformation into a financial hub, and capitalizing on changing global trade flows.

Adnan Chilwan is the CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s ambition to become the global capital of Islamic economy, the importance of innovation in achieving that ambition, and how DIB is keeping one step ahead.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the factors that make Dubai well suited to become a global hub for the Islamic economy, the most promising sub-segments, and the need for global unification and standardization of the Islamic economy.

H.E. Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic relationship between Dubai and Africa, what the Dubai Chamber is doing to facilitate trade and investment, and overcoming barriers to entry.

Tony Douglas is the CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the construction of the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC) at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), project timelines, and meeting capacity demand at the airport during the construction phase.

H.E. Ali Al Mansoori is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growth of the aviation industry in Abu Dhabi, the new Midfield Terminal Complex, and global ambitions.

Masdar City is a low-carbon, mixed-use development located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Prospect Group spoke with Masdar City’s Director, Anthony Mallows, and Head of Business Development, Amier Alawadhi, about the evolution of the Masdar concept, attracting investment, and maintaining the balance between environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Senaat has been instrumental in developing large scale industrial projects in Abu Dhabi and has invested over $4.4bn in non-oil sector projects since 2004. With the continued growth of its subsidiaries, including Emirates Steel, Senaat is looking for further industrial investment opportunities with a focus on downstream aluminum industries.

Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) is the official source of statistical data in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The Prospect Group spoke with SCAD's Khaled Al Hashmi (Executive Director - Strategy & Excellence Sector), Walter Frederick Robb (Assistant Director – Population & Social Statistics), and Shamma Al Romaithi (Statistician - Economic Statistics) about SCAD's efforts to improve the statistics system in Abu Dhabi.

Mohamed H Al Qemzi is the CEO of the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), the government entity directly responsible for the establishment, management, and operation of specialized economic zones in Abu Dhabi. He spoke with The Prospect Group about ZonesCorp growth and expansion plans, working together with other industrial stakeholders in Abu Dhabi, and the benefits of ZonesCorp’s regulatory structure.