Fahd Al-Rasheed, chief executive of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), believes that the Saudi business community is in for a challenging time.
But he said it has no alternative but to adapt to the transformation underway in the Kingdom’s economy and society.
Speaking at the opening plenary session of the Top CEO Conference in KAEC, Al-Rasheed told delegates: “The next three orRead more
The growth of entrepreneurship in the Gulf region is held back by the fear of taking risks and possible failure, said panelists at the Top CEO Conference.
Encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship and startups entails “a cultural shift” in a society that is not as accepting of failure compared to some other markets, said Iyad Malas, founding partnerRead more
What is the role of the government and private sectors in tackling obstacles faced by women in leadership positions? How will greater women’s participation contribute to the global economy?
These were key questions posed at the Top CEO Conference held in King Abdullah Economic City on Tuesday.
Women’s participation in the global economy “could increase the world’s GDP (gross domesticRead more