VIP INTERVIEWS
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Rafael Moragon
Spain
General Manager, TEC Container
“Algeciras and Valencia rank among the top 50 ports in the world.”
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Amit A. Patel
India
Managing Director, Owl Ventures
“The education sector is certainly experiencing a significant surge in digital penetration. Although this was occurring pre-COVID-19, the pandemic has accelerated this trend.”
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Rahim Daya
UAE, Abu Dhabi
Head of Barclays Private Bank UAE & Middle East, Barclays
“From a client offering perspective, we provide access to sustainable investments through public and private markets, ranging from an ETF solution or access to a private investment.”
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Amr AlMenhali
UAE, Abu Dhabi
Chief Executive Officer, Waha Capital
“The UAE’s excellent leadership differentiates it from other regional players. Accordingly, FDI is likely to increase from a business and opportunistic perspective.”
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Emma Wade-Smith
Nigeria
Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, United Kingdom
“The story of Nigeria and its sheer size and scale makes it an essential partner in Africa.”
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Focus: COVID-19 and Work Travel
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ECONOMY
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ECONOMY
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EDITOR'S PICKS
ENERGY
Focus: A Clean Energy Transition
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GREEN ECONOMY
Focus: 0-50% Renewable Energy in 2 Years
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DIPLOMACY
Focus: China's Embassy in Dominican Republic
Go East
China and the largest Caribbean economy have renewed their diplomatic ties more than half a century after they fell out with each other.
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ECONOMY
Focus: Minimum Wage in Spain
Enough to Live On?
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ECONOMY
Focus: Mexico’s Economy in 2020
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AGRICULTURE
Focus: Medical Cannabis as FX Earner
Malawi Gold
The legalization of medical and industrial cannabis production is seen as a key Forex earner as Malawi joins the growing number of African nations cashing in on the commodity.
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