VIP INTERVIEWS
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Iskander Nasyrov
UAE, Abu Dhabi
General Manager, LUKOIL Upstream Abu Dhabi
“For Russian companies that operate onshore with significant well stock, it can be more challenging to establish a similar approach.”
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Prof. Ghassan F. Aouad
Bahrain
President, Applied Science University (ASU)
“We have completed our Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and are now in the process of developing our 2020-2025 Plan.”
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Bibiana Rojas
Colombia
Country Manager, Canopy Growth
“I look forward to a time when people can look back and consider Mexico and Colombia's success cases.”
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David Attard
Colombia
CEO, PharmaCielo
“We aim to produce the finest and most cost-effective cannabis ingredients—primarily CBD for now—and sell it to companies who will use our ingredients to make consumer-ready formulations.”
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Álvaro Torres
Colombia
CEO & Director, Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
“Cannabis could be a major component of integrated care.”
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ENERGY
Focus: Eastern Mediterranean Energy
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MARITIME
Focus: Mozambique Maritime Security
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