Global Platform
OBG Global Platform features government, economic and business leaders in visually compelling video interviews on the most important issues facing high-growth markets. Through unique insights into a wide variety of countries, sectors and issues, OBG Global Platform helps viewers understand the complex dynamics of the global economy and make informed decisions.
Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism
Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering tourism growth by striking a balance between cultural appreciation and sustainability. In 2022 tourism constituted over 9% of the UAE's GDP and contributed around 10% to non-oil GDP in the emirate of Sharjah, which is positioning itself as a family and environmentally friendly destination. Sharjah, the third-largest emirate and a UNESCO-acclaimed cultural hub, emphasises its appeal to all age groups,...
Investing in airport infrastructure and boosting passenger capacity in Saudi Arabia
Mohannad Basodan, CEO, National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP); and Salman Badr, Executive Vice President for Infrastructure Advisory, NCP
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Mohannad Basodan, CEO, National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP); and Salman Badr, Executive Vice President for Infrastructure Advisory, NCP, about how the Covid-19 pandemic in particular affected airport and air travel, and how the use of public-private partnerships to develop airport infrastructure has helped to revitalise Madinah Airport, proving that such collaborations can help modernise, upgrade and expand public services and assets in Saudi Arabia....
Bahrain, a centre for sustainable finance and innovation in the GCC
Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB)
In this Global Platform video, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB), talks about Bahrain's banking sector, a significant contributor to GDP at 17%, and why it serves as a strategic centre for trade finance and asset management in the GCC region. With a progressive regulatory environment, the country has embraced financial technology, evident in the rapid adoption of digital banking services. Sustainable finance is also gaining traction, with Bahrain ranking 40th globally for issuing more than $4.5bn in sustainable debt. Banks actively...
Driving ESG in Ghana’s mining industry
Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF)
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), on Ghana’s mining industry. While Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer, it has yet to fully benefit from its resources compared to countries with similar output. The government aims to enhance the country’s global competitiveness by investing in projects focused on extracting minerals such as salt and lithium, while simultaneously bolstering ESG practices across the board. By investing in the development of Ghana’s mining sector and related human capital,...
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets
In this Global Platform video, Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets, talks about increasing the accessibility of trading. Financial markets have experienced significant changes compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuwait is no exception – trading is becoming more accessible, and the number of women traders is continuing to grow. New technologies are enabling people to trade more effectively, such as by artificial intelligence (AI) and copy trading....
