Timber & Technology Podcast by Timber Exchange
Timber & Technology Podcast by Timber Exchange
Timber Exchange
4: MENA timber market performance & future, with Engr. Ammar Quzeih (CEO of Al Rashed Group), Guillaume Hotelin (Deputy CEO of Comarbois) & Yahia Saidi (GM of Al Essami)
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm.
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Show notes

For the first time ever three leading companies from different parts of the MENA region sit down to discuss the similarities between their markets, performance and future. We discuss among many topics including timber consumption, economic recovery, effect of higher prices, supply related challenges and how they are using technology to compete globally.

Focus areas;

  • Introduction to the Saudi, Moroccan and Jordanian timber markets
  • Effect of pandemic on the timber market & changes as a result
  • Changing global market dynamics and role of the MENA market
  • Activity forecast over the next 6 to 12 months
  • Logistics and supply chain challenges over the past year and how they were overcome
  • Importance of affordable housing for young and growing populations
  • Examples of how technology is used to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage


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