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Zaid Al Siksek, CEO, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi targets world-class healthcare facilities

Abu Dhabi has rolled out private healthcare insurance for locals and expats as part of its plans to offer world-class healthcare. Zaid Al Siksek, CEO, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, tells Rob Jones about the emirate's plans for healthcare, why it is so high on the government's agenda, how it is trying to attract global medical facilities into Abu Dhabi - and how they will work with Seha - and the need for teaching hospitals to ensure it has good medical professionals working within the UAE capital.

Futures and Commodities »

Jerry de Leeuw

Weakening US dollar driving commodities higher

This year, monetary authorities around the world including the Bank of England, European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve in the United States are running money printing machines at full speed. Cheap money is flooding the markets (again, as in the period after 2001) searching for yield in different asset classes. It was not only stock markets that recovered from the crashes in 2008, but commodities also showed a nice rally from the bottom in March.

Business and Finance »

Phil Blizzard alongside a Lear jet with Kader Mattar, Regional VP - Sales, Bombardier

Middle East private aviation evolving for Bombardier

Once the domain of royalty, business jets are now being seen as a valuable business tool for corporates and individuals. Kader Mattar, Regional VP - Sales, Bombardier talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolving market for bizjets in the Gulf region and how local banks are now offering finance for new and pre-owned aircraft.

Saudi Arabia News »

Unemployment figures in 2008 topped 416,000

Saudi unemployment figures total 416,000

Unemployment figures in Saudi Arabia, based on a research of manpower for 2008, stood at 437,648, down by an annual rate of 5.5% and equalling 5% of the total labour force in the kingdom. The number of unemployed Saudis was 416,350, with the rest made up of non-nationals.

Travel and Executive Breaks »

Bedroom with Dubain Creek at dusk, InterContinental Residence Suites, DFC

Residence Suites from InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Residence suites linked to a hotel offer a more 'home from home' experience for the longer stay quest. Phil Blizzard talks to Tom Lord, Hotel Manager, InterContinental Residence Suites, Dubai Festival City about what they offer and how this sector of the hospitality industry is growing.

Technology and Techno News »

Radlinger, Business Manager, Data Centre Services, eHosting Datafort

Data centres: Should companies build or lease?

Data Centres are growing in the Middle East, but companies need to decide whether they build their own or lease space within a third party environment. Herbert Radlinger, Business Manager, Data Centre Services, eHosting Datafort, explains what companies need to consider when deciding whether to build or lease, and tells Rob Jones of the importance of pinning down a contract upfront if they do use a third party.

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Last updated: Wednesday, November 25 - 2009 at 15:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)