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Creating Emerging Markets: Dr. Ahmed Heikal

Author
Creating Emerging Markets
Published On
March 16, 2024
Original Date
June 1, 2022
Economic
Political
Video

Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Dr. Ahmed Heikal

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: June 1, 2022
Summary:

Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Chairman and Founder of Qalaa Holdings, a major investment company in Egypt, discusses his journey from engineering to finance, his role in transforming EFG into an investment firm, and the challenges faced during the global financial crisis. He emphasizes the importance of production, knowledge, and law enforcement for Egypt's development and highlights educational programs supporting the country's youth. Dr. Heikal also discusses the need for government-private sector collaboration in high-risk projects.

Read about the interview here.

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