Is the GCC still the “land of opportunity” for business despite the slowdown?
Hesham Al Qassim, Dubai Real Estate Corporation and Wasl CEO, says definitely. It’s a place for people to come to live and work. All of the infrastructure is available on the ground; the facilities are in place; the safe environment and the local communities are here; everything is available on the ground for creating the right lifestyle, not just in the UAE but in all of the GCC countries. Dr Ahmad Khayyat, Exeed Industries CEO, says the GCC region indeed remains an attractive destination by virtue of its strong economic policies and profound resilience. There are many opportunities and we are already seeing landmark projects being announced in the region with more and more international companies foraying into the Gulf to tap into the advantages that exist among the GCC countries. Some GCC cities have revised growth predictions. What’s the best way to draw people back here? Hesham Al Qassim says any city has to have the right opportunities for income. Whether we are talking about mul
