Following a successful merger in 2010, Al Ahlia became part of the Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) Group, and as a new, stronger entity they rank as Oman’s second largest insurer. Lloyd East, Managing Director, talks with United World about the company’s growth and comments on Oman’s business-friendly environment

A lively stock exchange, and private pension funds based on the Chilean model, showcase both the ambition and solidity of Colombia's economy

One of the country's top banks moves into Panama and U.S.

The Crown Property Bureau is the institution responsible for protecting and managing the royal assets and property as well as supporting other activities for the benefit of Thai subjects and society. Its Director General, Dr. Chirayu Isarangkul talks to us about the institution’s role in promoting social economic development in Thailand

Deriba Kuma, Ethiopian Minister of Transport, discusses the role transportation infrastructure is playing in the Growth and Transformation Plan 2010-2015 and how air, rail and road infrastructure have all been targeted for development

Money is being poured into the modernization of airports in order to provide airlines with better infrastructure to service passengers in a more efficient way

Although the mining sector may be in its infancy, the vision of the government and recent mineral discoveries guarantee foreign currency acquisition and the substitution of imports for exports to support the booming development of Ethiopia

Partnership is considered essential in order to address critical issues of megacity challenges and development. And it is the private sector that holds the key for development and growth, in line with state Government’s vision to make Lagos the third world’s largest megacity

H.E. Dr. Hilal Ali Al Hinai, Secretary General of The Research Council (TRC), shares with United World the origins of the newly established organization and its work towards capacity building, research excellence, technology transfer, and the creation of an enabling environment

Patricia Butcher, Executive Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI), is proud of her island nation’s warm and hospitable people and of the school’s leading role in supplying the Caribbean region with top hospitality and tourism human resources

The mission of the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) is to produce young, qualified engineers and scientists with technical knowledge. Director of SIIT Dr. Chongrak Polprasert, discusses the institute’s focus on research and how it’s providing the country with highly skilled workers

Emmanuel Gonsalves, President of College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) shares with us how the school has become more accessible than ever and how its international partnerships and accreditation are raising the bar of education on the island

Lennox Petroleum Services Ltd. is a provider of general oilfield contracting services. Wayne Persad, Managing Director, talks to United World about Trinidad and Tobago’s oil sector, and of his company’s wide range of services and the superior skills level of its employees

Emeka Okwuosa, Managing Director of Oilserv shares his perspective on Nigeria’s energy legislation, the need to build more local capacity, and the company’s shining track record working with international oil companies (IOC) and quest to attract more investment

Dr Layi Fatona, Managing Director of Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc, realistically discusses the current situation in his country’s oil and gas sector and how small companies like his hold the power to change the scenario bit by bit

Nawras hit the ground running in 2005 when it began operating as Oman’s second mobile operator. CEO Ross Cormack discusses the company’s growth over the past years and the potential it has to continue expanding in this dynamic market

Creative industries are taking a main role in the reduction of Colombia’s unemployment rate

Despite holding a monopolistic position, ethio telecom maintains a competitive attitude and implements strategies and standards to welcome new investors in Ethiopia with high levels of infrastructure and services. Jean-Michel Latute, CEO of ethio telecom, shares with us the rebranding campaign of a modern telecom company

PG Bisonite Plc is specialised in the manufacture of particleboard, sawn timber, timber mouldings and surface up-graded particleboard. Managing Director Francis Pindani Nyirenda shares with us his vision for growing the company through investments in technology and by venturing into forestry and door manufacturing

Reorienting its agricultural sector from subsistence farming to market-oriented production could do more than give Ghana food security. It could turn it into the breadbasket of West Africa

Ghanaians say "Cocoa is Ghana, Ghana is Cocoa", and with record production last year it has been suggested that Ghana could one day overtake Côte d'Ivoire as the world's largest cocoa producer and exporter

A world of tranquil beaches, historic cities and unspoilt landscapes awaits

Unrivalled amenities, consistent standards of excellence and long term employee service account for the Labadi Beach Hotel's success