<p class="MsoNormal">The Gulf serves as a key source of oil for the world. But as the climate and geopolitics change, how is this region evolving? In this episode of <em>CEO Perspectives</em>, Hisham Al Razzuqi, former CEO of Gulf Investment Corporation and a Global Counsellor for the Middle East at The Conference Board, joined President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss the state of affairs in the Gulf. Tune in to find out:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> How has the Gulf benefited from the wealth generated from oil?</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> How sustainable is the reliance on oil in the region?</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> How are the Gulf countries diversifying their economies?</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> How has the war in Ukraine affected the Gulf?</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> What is China's current impact on the Gulf?</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> What is the Iranian influence in the region?</li> </ul>

How to Build a Team of HR "First Responders"

Welcome to C-Suite Perspectives, a podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland, this weekly conversation will take an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: insights for what’s ahead™.