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Basil M.K. Al-Ghalayini
Basil M.K. Al-Ghalayini is the Chairman and CEO of BMG Financial Group.
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Bellissima means perfection
As we were approaching the Jeddah Islamic Port, we saw that gigantic floating city — the Bellissima cruise ship.
This was the first time I was going on a cruise ship with my four kids, Sara, Bader, Salma, and Alma.
Saudi Arabia is set to be a major player in hydrogen
The use of hydrogen as an energy source has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Up to a few years ago, little was known or debated about hydrogen energy and its economic and environmental impact on society. I myself had little knowledge of the hydrogen energy market until recently.
Saudi Arabia, Oman: Two countries, one vision for success
The official visit by Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik to Saudi Arabia this week is an important one in terms of the timely geopolitical and economic developments in the region. The visit is a qualitative leap for the two countries and their people.
ESG: An investment guideline tool for sustainable economies
Earlier this year, when I was approached by Sri Nadarajah, CEO of Venus Healthcare Co., to consider an advisory role for his group’s Al-Ikhlas Care Villages (ICV) project, my initial reaction was positive.
The Helicopter Co.: From timesaving mobility to luxury tourism
In 1984, when I was living and studying in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, I used to visit New York City frequently.
ACWA Power: A success story for Harvard Business School case study
If Harvard Business School (HBS) faculty members want to pick an outstanding Saudi success story in business strategy and global growth, ACWA Power is the obvious choice.
How Saudi Arabia is making progress toward food security
The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) business, last week made an announcement confirming that its 60,000 ton shipment of Australian wheat will be arriving in the Kingdom around the middle of June 2021.
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