Mohamed Hussain, CEO of Ithmaar Bank and Member of the Board has repeatedly proved himself a valuable asset, and has lent his considerable experience and great expertise to the bank. He helped the bank steer through the global financial crisis and has contributed, in a big way, towards defining the bank’s future direction.

As one of the newest comers to the Financial Serves market in the kingdom, Khalijia Invest launched its operations during the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) with its corporate slogan, “Big opportunities in the small details”.

The Middle East is going through cultural and economic changes and nowhere is that more evident than in the skyscraper wonderland of Doha, Qatar.

As the global economy ails from an unprecedented financial crisis, the Middle East is generally believed to emerge stronger than ever. From the financial disaster an important lesson has been learnt with regards to the effects of globalization. In an exclusive interview with BUSINESS LIFE, Abdul Kader Askalan, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Oman Arab Bank (OAM), discusses the global financial crisis and what it means for Oman.