Abu-Ghazaleh Honored in Recognition of his Invaluable Contributions, Hosted by Sheikh Khalid bin Thani in Panel Discussion at Dar Al Arab
DOHA - Qatar-based ‘Dar Al Arab’ daily newspaper organized a panel discussion with HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), in the presence of HE Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Thani Al-Thani, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Arab Daily, and HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani, Board Member of Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration.
During the event, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh shared his life story expressing his pride as a Palestinian refugee who managed through his continuous work and success to build a knowledge Empire and one of the largest global organization in different fields. Additionally, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh was selected to lead a number of global taskforces in the United Nations and has been honored with prestigious awards by Kings, Presidents and heads of states. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s life and achievements prove his superiority to the Zionist enemy as a form of action against occupation.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh talked about his childhood and how he was forcefully displaced at the age of 10 to leave his hometown of Yafa seeking refuge in Lebanon; his study at the American University in Beirut; his work in Kuwait at the beginning of his professional career and the establishment of his own company which marked a vital transition in his life; development and expansion of his organization to more than 100 offices all over the world becoming the largest global firm in many fields.
Furthermore, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh tackled a number of topics including the importance of innovations and inventions, pointing out that the largest global corporations are knowledge-based businesses saying that innovation and creativity became the key factors of production and wealth creation in the era of knowledge revolution.
“Based on this belief, we at TAG.Global have recently launched the first laptops and tablets that are fully designed, manufactured and produced by an Arab investment. We are also in the process of establishing a factory to manufacture these devices in one of the Arab countries,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, in the meantime, talked about the upcoming economic crisis expected next year based on credible indications; the change in global economy and emergence of China at the forefront of markets, which led to a real conflict with the US, in addition to expectations about the British Exit from the European Union to supposedly establish a joint market with the US. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh pointed out that there is a draft agreement ready to be signed in London immediately after Brexit, in addition to other predictions.
At the end of the discussion, HE Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al-Thani presented an honorary shield to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in recognition of his outstanding achievements in different fields.