Access: Middle East: Episodes

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Rotana CEO Selim El-Zyr explains why expansion is the order of the day, even as Rotana struggles to fill its existing capacity in its Abu Dhabi home market.

Rotana CEO Selim El-Zyr discusses business opportunities in Iraq and Iran, both of which he says have "huge untapped potential".

Rotana CEO Selim El-Zyr says the time has not come for Rotana to go public or to establish its brand in developed countries, as it should first focus on consolidating its regional leadership.

CCC President Samer Khoury tells CNBC why he has no plans to go in for an IPO.

CCC President Samer Khoury explains why Africa, Kazakhstan and the CIS countries are the next areas of growth for his company.

Samer Khoury, president of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), discusses the challenges facing businesses in the Middle East due to political instability.

Ahmed Heikal, the chairman of Citadel Capital, describes how his upbringing influenced his investment strategy and why he is easy to do business with.

Africa's largest private equity group, Citadel Capital, is based in Egypt where it also has large investments. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, the company's chairman adds some insight into the Muslim Brotherhood-led government there, and whether it can follow Turkey's model.

Africa has long been touted for its abundance of natural resources and favorable demographics, but the rise of improved governance is the game-changer. Ahmed Heikal, the Chairman of Citadel Capital joins the conversation from Davos by arguing it is a great time to invest in Africa with manageable risk.

The chief executive of Qatar's largest private commercial bank, R Seetharaman tells CNBC how he plans to reclaim lost market share and go global.

As the well-known face of Doha Bank, R Seetharaman is one of the few business leaders to favor bow ties on all occasions. He outlines why, and also reflects on how he would like to be remembered.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, describes the lender's strategy to get in on billions of government dollars earmarked for infrastructure in Qatar, and makes the case for authorities to fairly allocate projects among the country's banks.

Dubai-based GEMS Education plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years as it seeks to secure a larger market share. Chairman Sunny Varkey argues that swings in the global economy do not affect his business, and reveals when he expects an IPO.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Sunny Varkey, chairman of GEMS Education, shares his views on philanthropy, and promoting education in a time of global economic uncertainty.

As many governments struggle to provide quality in the classroom, global private education provider GEMS is looking to expand aggressively. The firm's chairman, Sunny Varkey, outlines the long-term goals and explains why making profit from running schools is not a bad thing.

With its focus on building-up trading volumes, ADS Securities has put a major emphasis on finding the right technology. CNBC takes you inside the company's nerve center with Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Philippe Ghanem.

ADS Securities is branching out, moving into bonds and other forms of investments. Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Philippe Ghanem tells CNBC more about the clients and where he sees the global economy in 2013.

In just two years, ADS Securities has become a major player in the region, trading in forex and commodities for a global clientele. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Philippe Ghanem, Vice-Chairman and managing director of ADS Securities, talks long-term strategy, and why Abu Dhabi makes sense.