Supply and demand: Agility's Tarek Sultan talks strategy

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By Alex Lennane

18/05/2015

Arabian Business has published a comprehensive interview with Agility CEO Tarek Abdulaziz Sultan. He calls for the Kuwait government to continue with its privatisation programme, notably for Kuwait Airways, in which Agility reportedly wants to buy a 35% stake. He also outlines the logistics company’s plans for expansion and growth: Agility is set to invest $100m in emerging markets this year, with a focus on Africa. The company is also is keen to break into the Iranian market, as soon as sanctions allow.

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