MME's John defterios sits down with Hussain Al-Shahristani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy.
Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market.
CNN's John Defterios talks to Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Hussain Al Shahristani.
CNN's John Defterios looks at the trade ties between the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
CNN's John Defterios explores how Syria's problems are affecting neighboring countries Jordan and Lebanon.
CNN's Errol Barnett speaks with Tunisia's president about how the country is dealing with its protests.
Mustafa Abdel-Wadood of Abraaj Capital talks to John Defterios about how to make the right moves in a crisis.
John Defterios speaks with Sansar Capital's Sanjay Motwani about how the lack of security impacts Iraq's economy.
CNN's Jomana Karadsheh goes behind the scenes at one of the world's largest gold refineries in the emirate of Sharjah.
Marketplace Middle East looks at how the country may be benefiting from the turmoil in the region.
CNN's Elise Labott meets the founder behind a multi-million dollar empire that employs hundreds of local women in Israel.
CNN's Jomana Karadsheh looks at one company's move to export camel milk products to Europe.
Marketplace Middle East looks at how camel milk products could soon be available on supermarket shelves in Europe.
CNN's John Defterios explores how the humanitarian crisis is affecting commerce and trade in the country.
For most people working in the United Arab Emirates, the holy month of Ramadan is a restful time. It is a month of fasting, reduced working hours, family time and quiet religious contemplation.
The Middle East is home to 650 stores for Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, making it the biggest market for this group.
CNN's Reza Sayah looks at the many challenges facing the country's interim government -- including demands for reforms.
MME met with Mohammed Al-Mady, CEO of SABIC one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers in the world.
John Defterios reports on how a leading supermarket chain in the Middle East prepares for the holy month of Ramadan.
Marketplace Middle East looks at how Egypt's economy is coping after the ousting of former President Mohamed Morsy.
Defense spending seems to have increased in the Middle East and Africa, while the industry struggles elsewhere.
CNN's Elise Labott looks at how drones are manufactured in Israel, the world's top exporter of unarmed vehicles.
CNN's Leone Lakhani meets Paul Griffiths who oversees the world's second-busiest airport for international travel.
CNN's Arwa Damon explores how the movement against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan affects business.
CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports on Qatar's power transition, a surprising move for the Arab powerhouse.
MME takes a look at how the Tunisian economy is still suffering, especially in the tourism sector.
Azza Fahmy is turning her talents to teaching, hoping to inspire the next generation of jewelery designers.
CNN's Leone Lakhani visits F1 Racing team, Williams who are using their turbo-charged simulators to teach road safety.
CNN's John Defterios takes an in-depth look at the UAE's investment in cultural development.
Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector.
John Defterios explores how Jordan has set up a film commission to further develop its film industry.
Jordanian Finance Minister Umayya Toukan talks about what the country is doing to tackle its job crisis.
The Arab Spring toppled regimes in power for decades within only months of each other.
Kim Kelaita explores the high demand for American products across the region.
Guinness World Records head Talal Omar has moved to the Middle East to accommodate the growing demand of record breakers.
CNN's John Defterios looks at the early movers into the oil business and what's next for the country's energy sector.
The lack of big brands in Iraq is allowing local entrepreneurs to tap into the growing consumer market. Arwa Damon reports.
How can traditional Persian carpet makers compete with cheaper hi-tech machinery made carpets?
Why are investors leaving the Middle East for Africa? Sultan Bin Saeed al-Mansouri, the UAE Economy Minister talks to MME.
With an estimated 122 trillion cubic feet of gas, the Levant basin could change the economic landscape of the region
MME takes a look at how a drastic cut in cooking gas subsidies is leading to heightened tensions on the streets of Cairo.
How has the 2009 downturn changed the UAE's property construction and real estate market? Leone Lakhani reports.
Marketplace Middle East takes a tour of the Emirate's luxury property market.
The legal battle being fought by former Egypt president Hosni Mubarak under charges including being complicit in the killing of protestors will sustain a climate of uncertainty for the country's president Mohamed Morsy.
The Middle East's tourism sector is expected to triple its growth rates over the next few years despite the Arab Spring.
DKNY designer Donna Karan is going beyond fashion, and now promotes female entrepreneurship and education worldwide.
Some of the biggest names in fashion are taking inspiration from the Middle East to create astounding new designs.
Egyptians are losing patience with a fuel shortage and long lines at gas stations. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.
MME asks Libya's Central Bank Governor if the country's oil reserves, the largest in Africa, are now ripe for investment.
Adding to Egypt's already severe economic crisis is a shortage of diesel fuel for the country's trucks and minibuses.
CNN's John Defterios explores how Iraq's historic city of Erbil is attracting big investment.
CNN's John Defterios looks at the state of Iraq's economy a decade after the U.S.-led invasion of the country.
CNN's John Defterios speaks with iCann CEO Fadi Chehade about how internet usage is booming in the Middle East.
With a diamond encrusted gear stick and golden stitching, the Lykan Hypersport comes with a price tag of $3.4 million.
At $3.4 million and a production run of only 7, Kim Kelaita takes a look at a super rare UAE-made sports car.
MME looks at how Abu Dhabi is attracting international health care brands to a growing private health system
New US secretary of state John Kerry describes his first trip to Europe and the Middle East as a "nine nation listening tour"
Major players in the private health care industry are setting up shop in the Middle East.
MME sits down with Egyptian opposition figure Amre Moussa to discuss the country's elections and struggling economy.
In the UAE women entrepreneurs are leading encourage small enterprises to spur job creation.
CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to children who spend their days scouring dumps looking for things to sell.
Najib Mikati on how Syria's civil war is affecting Lebanon, especially its economy.
Qatar is continuing its global spending spree by investing in France -- which is raising concern among some.
Yves Leterme, Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD, on how Greece can attract foreign investment.
Jordan's Minister of Planning on whether the country will continue hosting Syrian refugees.
Mohammed Jamjoom looks at the financial pressure facing Jordan's economy as it struggles to deal with Syrian refugees.
Two years after the overthrow of Tunisia's president, the country's economy is still suffering.
Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE's Minister of State, on Dubai's economy and hopes to host the World Expo in 2020.
CNN's Leone Lakhani reports on how the Arab Stabilization Plan aims to rebuild the region after the Arab Spring.
CNN's John Defterios speaks with Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil about rebuilding the country's economy.
Could a version of the U.S. Marshall Plan stop rebuild post Arab Spring economies and stop the spread of extremism?
CNN's John Defterios speaks with Tony Hayward, the former CEO of BP and CEO of independent energy company Genel Energy.
As new technology allows the U.S. to exploit untouched oil reserves, the country is becoming less dependant on imports.
MME goes behind the scenes at one of Dubai's luxury resorts to get a taste of what it costs to put on a sparkling show.
Angus Blair, founder of Signet Institute, on how Egypt's political changes will impact the country's economy.
Robert Malley from International Crisis Group on how Egypt's new government can serve all members of society.
CNN's John Defterios looks at the new realities for 2013 and speaks with V. Shankar, CEO of Standard Chartered.
Ian Lee speaks with Egypt's minister of investment who says the country's economy is set to recover from the revolution.
CNN's John Defterios looks back at a year of rebuilding after revolution, sanctions and leadership transitions.
Luxury jewelry giant Tiffany and Co. is hoping the Middle East could boost the company's bottom line.
The Israeli Navy controls how far out fishing boats from Gaza can venture, but could an ease of restrictions help?
John Defterios speaks with Richard Solomons, CEO of Intercontinental Hotels Group, which is expanding in the Middle East.
How can the Middle East's tourism sector recover following the Arab Spring? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee reports.
CNN's John Defterios looks at how Syria's civil war has impacted the country's economy.
CNN's Fred Pleitgen looks at how Aleppo's old town, a UNESCO world heritage site, could be under threat.
Four decades ago it was merely barren desert land. Four years ago it was at the height of an unparalleled economic boom that turned to bust amid the global financial crisis. Today the emirate of Dubai is staging a lively comeback, once again announcing the kind of ambitious plans that made it famous in the first place.
The Egyptian revolution and the subsequent security vacuum have led to an encroachment on Port Said's properties.
CNN's Reza Sayah reports on concerns over the economic fallout of Egypt's social unrest.
MME takes a look at how economic hardship is turning into political dissent in Jordan.
hopes to save electricity by reducing the hours shops and restaurants can remain open.
A diplomatic spat between the EU and Gulf states is starting to impact business in the region. Leone Lakhani reports.
Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, on how post-Arab spring economies can boost growth.
FACETIME: Pascal Lamy, Director-General, World Trade Organization
Viacom, the parent company of MTV and Paramount is targeting the Middle East to boost its 700 million subscribers
MME looks at how China is transitioning its leadership and what this could mean for trade relations in the Middle East.
Hisham ElKhazindar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Citadel Capital, says Egypt's economy still has a long way to go.
Abu Dhabi plans to invest $500 billion into tourism, culture and industry by 2030. Schams Elwazer reports.
CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom looks at how a recent car bombing and sectarian clashes are affecting Lebanon's economy.
According to the IMF economic growth in Morocco will drop to nearly 3% this year due to a lack of rainfall.
Marketplace Middle East meets the filmmakers who are bringing their Arab Spring experiences to the big screen.
After revolutions and elections, Egypt is slowly re-building their economy, but is it growing fast enough?
High U.S. taxes and political indecision are hindering the country's economic recovery, the head of General Electric has told CNN.
The soft drinks factory in Gaza City is working at half-capacity. For the past seven years production has been intermittent, sometimes stopping altogether -- a hostage to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, power cuts and the vagaries of being reliant on smuggling tunnels.
The new President of Egypt is taking the concept of getting work done in the first 100 days in office very seriously.
This week Marketplace Middle East focuses on the relationship between Israel and the "new" Egypt.
FACETIME: Sukwoo Hong, South Korean minister of knowledge economy
IN FOCUS: Oil Price at OPEC This week Marketplace Middle East is in Vienna, where energy ministers gathered for the 161st OPEC Meeting. Several issues are being discussed, but MME takes a look at one of the most deliberated -- the price of oil.
IN FOCUS: Beirut's Building Boom Beirut's Zaitunay Bay is one of the latest development projects in the Lebanese capital. The waterfront promenade is dotted with high-end shops and restaurants. So far the project has been a success but in Beirut, domestic and regional instability always looms. MME spoke to one of the developers about the fine line between business opportunity and high-risk investment. FACETIME: Frits Van Paasschen, CEO, President & Starwood, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide While North Africa's tourism industry faces many hurdles due to the Arab Spring, so far it's proving to be a bumper year for the U.A.E. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the UAE will make $20 billion from holiday makers this year. Starwood Hotels and Resorts is just one company that is seeing the huge potential in the Middle East with plans to build 40 new hotels in the region by 2017. MME sat down with CEO Frits Van Paaschen and asked him about this rapid expansion. Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times (all GMT):
IN FOCUS: Egypt's Economic Concerns Egypt's revolution struck a hammer blow to the nation's economy. More than a year later, the outlook is starting to look more positive with holidaymakers returning to the country. But some in the tourism industry remain worried. They fear the growing influence of Islamists in the government may lead to strict rules like the ban of alcohol. MME takes a closer look at Egypt's wine-making industry. FACETIME: Adel Ali, Air Arabia CEO The UAE is home of the region's first low-cost airline -- Air Arabia. Operations began in 2003 and now other low-cost carriers have come onto the market. Air Arabia now has a fleet of 30 planes despite high fuel costs. MME sat down with the CEO, Adel Ali. Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times (all GMT):
IN FOCUS: Social media in the Middle East Facebook is launching its long-awaited Initial Public Offering this week. With nearly a billion users the social networking site is hoping investors will dig deep to buy a stake in the company that has become a global phenomenon. Recently, the role of social media has increased sharply in the Middle East and, as MME found out, is becoming a crucial part of doing business. FACETIME: Fadi Ghandour, CEO & founder, Aramex Aramex is a global logistics company with its roots in the Middle East. With a revenue of more than $700 million and a presence in more than 60 countries, the company is competing with the likes of Fedex, DHL and UPS. MME sat down with the CEO and Founder Fadi Ghandour to talk about the new areas of growth, his retirement and how social media has affected his business. Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times (all GMT):
FACETIME: Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Egyptian Minister of Tourism
IN FOCUS: Egypt's Shaky Economy All applications are in for Egypt's presidential elections next month. The candidates are vying to lead Egypt on a new path following last year's revolution and they have the economy high on their agenda. But as MME found out, they will have a long way to go before the economy is back up and running.
FACETIME: Ahmed El Borai, former Egyptian Minister of Labor Providing employment for the rising number of young people in the region is a huge challenge for governments -- and was the key focus at the 39th Arab Labor Conference in Cairo.
FACETIME: Hoshyar Zebari, Iraqi Foreign Minister After years of violence and sectarian tension, Iraq is trying to reshape its image as it hosts its first Arab Summit since 1990. MME sat down with Iraqi Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari who is hoping the event will not only improve the country's standing as a major political player but could boost the economy as well.
FACETIME -- HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi. Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE South Korea's National Oil Corporation recently signed a multi-billion dollar deal with the UAE to explore three undeveloped oil fields. Trade between the UAE and South Korea is booming. This week MME caught up with the UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade, Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi and asked her about these flourishing trade ties.
FACETIME: Ghassan Hasbani, CEO International Operations, Saudi Telecom
FACETIME: Samer Khoury, President, Engineering & Construction, CCC
FACETIME: Issa Tuwegiar , Libyan Minister of Planning Year 2011 was a tumultuous year for the Middle East region. Libya is on a whole new path after deposing its leader Moammar Gaddafi last year. The country is still suffering from the months of violence that brought its economy almost to a standstill. MME met with the Libyan Planning Minister, Issa Tuwegiar and asked him about the road ahead.
FACETIME: EXCLUSIVE Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman, Kingdom Holding Company
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