The Business Year

31/08/2026

The Business Year's Sofía Souto Hermoso will be moderating at the DRC Travel Meet, taking place this September 11–12, 2026, in Kinshasa.

Register here: https://bit.ly/44BsLcZ

| 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 - Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer Sofia SOUTO de comme modératrice de la 3ᵉ édition de la DRC Travel Meet.

Sofia Souto est une professionnelle des médias et de la communication économique, associée à The Business Year, une plateforme internationale spécialisée dans la production de contenus économiques et d’affaires sur les marchés émergents.

À travers son expérience dans le domaine de la communication et des affaires, Sofia Souto s’intéresse particulièrement aux enjeux économiques, aux investissements et au développement des marchés africains.

Son expertise contribuera aux échanges aux côtés de décideurs et leaders de l’industrie du voyage et du tourisme.

La DRC Travel Meet rassemble les acteurs publics et privés autour d’un objectif commun : connecter les marchés, développer les partenariats et accélérer le tourisme africain.

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07/08/2026

TBY talks to Francisco Sierra Fábrega, CEO of Banco General, about the evolution of the bank, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/francisco-sierra-fabrega-panama-2026/

03/08/2026

Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) lays out ambitious goals for the private sector: becoming the main driver of economic growth. While this objective is clear, the more important question is what meaningful participation looks like in practice. NDS3 recognizes this challenge directly. https://thebusinessyear.com/partner-content/how-usqbc-doha-and-its-members-are-advancing-qatars-nds3-through-public-private-collaboration/

30/07/2026

TBY talks to Javier Arzú, Founder and President of Futeca Corporación GT, about the evolution from a teenage vision of sports facilities into a USD350-million mixed-use urban project, and how Distrito Futeca aims to put Guatemala City on the global map for conventions, entertainment, and investment. https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/javier-arzu-guatemala-2026/

13/07/2026

TBY talks to Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Jubeir, Mayor of the Eastern Province Municipality, about EAMANA’s transformation from service provider to economic co-architect, its strategy for building a world-class logistics ecosystem, and the Eastern Province’s ambition to become Saudi Arabia’s leading FDI destination beyond hydrocarbons. https://thebusinessyear.org/interview/fahad-bin-mohammed-al-jubeir-saudi-arabia-2026/

26/06/2026

🇲🇽 As the World Cup is now underway, we’re looking back at our Mexico 2026: World Cup Special Edition launch event, where María Ariza, Christian Dedeu, and Jesús Rodríguez joined changemakers from across Mexico to reflect on the opportunities and legacy this historic tournament can create for the country.

As the first nation ever to host the World Cup for a third time, Mexico stands at a defining moment; one that goes far beyond football. Through dynamic conversations and diverse perspectives, participants highlighted a shared belief: this World Cup is an opportunity for Mexico to strengthen its global presence, celebrate its identity, and inspire future generations.

In collaboration with:
CADERR (Regional Economic Development and Relocation Advisory Council)
BIVA:
American Chamber of Commerce
CanCham Mexico:
AHK Mexiko | CAMEXA: .mexiko
Invest Monterrey:
CCIJ (Consejo de Cámaras Industriales de Jalisco):

Golden Ball Sponsors:
IENTC Telecom: .oficial
Valeo:
Alfa Romeo:

19/06/2026

Yesterday, The Business Year’s Silvia Lambiase took part in 2026 in Paris, France.

This flagship forum, organized by Business France in close collaboration with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, is held under the patronage of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.

This year’s edition is addressing the strategic challenges shaping the Gulf region, with a strong focus on:

• Space & defense resilience
• Industrial and infrastructure security
• Water management & desalination
• Food security & agrisupply resilience
• Supply chain disruptions, emerging technologies & sustainable industries

It was a unique opportunity to engage with public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of Franco-Gulf cooperation.

18/06/2026

TBY talks to Abdulrahman Abed, CEO and Founder of Legends PR, about the company’s role as a strategic communications partner in Saudi Arabia, its work on major national initiatives including Riyadh Season, and its approach to building credible narratives across more than 90 countries. https://thebusinessyear.org/interview/abdulrahman-abed-saudi-arabia-2026/

04/06/2026

TBY talks to Enrique Rodríguez Mahr, CEO of Grupo Financiero G&T Continental, about the structural foundations of Guatemala’s macroeconomic resilience, the bank’s sustainability agenda, and its role in financing the country’s infrastructure development gaps. Read the full interview here: https://thebusinessyear.org/interview/enrique-rodriguez-mahr-guatemala-2026/

04/06/2026

TBY talks to Taha Bouqdib, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of V3 Gourmet, about Bacha Coffee’s expansion into Saudi Arabia, the evolution of luxury consumer culture under Vision 2030, and the Kingdom’s emergence as one of the brand’s most strategically important global markets. https://thebusinessyear.org/interview/taha-bouqdib-saudi-arabia-2026/