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Calestous Juma: A Biotech Revolution for Africa
In western countries, the genetic modification of crops is often seen as a threat to the environment. Professor Calestous Juma takes a contrarian view: he is a keen advocate of biotechnology and its potential to transform African economies. The dynamic
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of Paris Gallery Group: Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim
Named the most powerful entrepreneur in the Arab World’s retail sector for a second year running, Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim is CEO of the Paris Gallery Group of companies and a member of the Al Fahim family – the
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CFI.co Meets the CEO and President of Hidrovias do Brasil: Bruno Pessoa Serapião
Bruno Serapião has been chief executive officer and president of Hidrovias do Brasil S/A (HBSA) since 2010. That year, Mr Serapião accepted the position of director of infrastructure at Pátria Investimentos – the alternative investment manager that owns the Brazilian
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CFI.co Meets the Group Chief Executive of UOL Group: Gwee Lian Kheng
Keeping a leading edge over the competition requires constant attention to detail and a willingness to invest in the future. UOL Group Limited (UOL) is one of Singapore’s leading publicly-listed property companies, recognised for its pioneering, innovative, and award-winning developments.
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of Asia Plantation Capital: Barry Rawlinson
Barry Rawlinson believes in strong foundations. While his first foray into the world of sustainable plantations and agroforestry wasn’t premeditated, it turned out to be a natural progression from what had gone before, putting levels of experience and areas of
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CFI.co Meets the Managing Director of Bangladesh Building Systems: Abu Noman Howlader
Engineer Abu Noman Howlader is a successful industrialist in Bangladesh who is the managing director of the Bangladesh Building Systems Ltd. The second of six children, Mr Howlader was born in Bhola District in 1973. His father was a teacher.
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of JSW Energy: Sanjay Sagar
Mr Sanjay Sagar is the Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of JSW Energy Limited. An alumnus of Modern School, Delhi, Mr Sagar also holds a Degree in Economics from the prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of
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Kuwait International Bank (KIB): Full Service Islamic Bank
Kuwait International Bank KSCP is a public Kuwaiti shareholding company incorporated in the State of Kuwait on 13 May 1973 as a specialised bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait. The Bank’s shares are listed on the
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CFI.co Meets the Chairman of Kuwait International Bank: Sheikh Mohammed Al Jarrah Al Sabah
For over forty years, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has been at the forefront of the drive towards innovation and excellence in banking. Recognised as a pioneer, KIB’s efforts have resulted in exponential growth and innovation. In 2007, KIB became an
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From the editor: The Art of the Doomsayer – Crisis? What Crisis?
Just as a broken watch still tells the right time twice a day, the persistent doomsayer will eventually be vindicated. In the financial world, entire reputations are built on predicting recessions, if not depressions: keep it up long enough and
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