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Crescent Petroleum CEO Majid Jafar on what is at stake for Iraq's oil sector if the conflict in the country escalates

Iraq violence demonstrates urgency for a Middle East 'Marshall Plan’

Business leaders, senior officials and academic experts convened today in the UAE capital for the launch of the Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) in partnership with INSEAD, the leading international business school

Crescent CEO Majid Jafar speaking at the plenary of Global Education and Skills Forum said that "The most important resource for any business in any sector anywhere in the world is our human talent. And the best investment in that resource starts always with education."

Badr, 34, and elder brother Majid, 37, are – despite their relatively young age – becoming pillars of the international establishment. One minute, Badr pops up in meetings with Russian president, Vladimir Putin, the next in Morocco, producing a charity single – Tomorrow/Bukra with Motown legend, Quincy Jones. A picture of Majid meeting English royal [...]

Badr Jafar, President of Crescent Petroleum, discusses Iran's re-engagement with the business community

Majid Jafar, CEO at Crescent Petroleum, says that while the Middle East has been losing capacity due to political unrest, it remains the region with the most opportunities

Despite the United States' boom in fracking-related oil production, the U.S. and rest of the world are still dependent on the Middle East for oil and gas reserves, Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum, told CNBC

Just over three years ago, Arab youth took to the streets protesting and demanding a better life, a better job and a future that includes dignity and respect. Unfortunately, given the continued regional political instability

The major successes of UAE companies in foreign investment can be attributed to strong support from the national leadership and relevant government ministries including the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Economy. said a top industrialist