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An Emarati perspective on the current Dubai Financial Market
Trading is subdued on the floor of the Dubai Financial Market following the Dubai World repayment announcement and in this report Phil Blizzard gets a UAE perspective on the current market from investor Saeed Hassan al Helli.
Reactions on the floor of the Dubai Financial Market
On the day following the largest fall on the Dubai Financial Market for over a year, Phil Blizzard talks to investors on the floor about the impact of the Dubai World announcement - which resulted in 7.3% drop in share value at the end of the first day of trading. Opinions were mixed and the general consensus was the need for more information and announcements from the Dubai Government.
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.
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.
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.
Boeing predict big Middle East demand for aircraft
Paul Kinscherff, VP, Boeing Middle East Region in conversation with Phil Blizzard says Boeing predict that over the next twenty years operators in the region will require more than 1700 aircraft. They talk about the changing aviation landscape, the breakdown in market sectors and when the much anticipated Dreamliner will take to the air.
Award winning airline Etihad and the way forward
World Leading Airline CEO James Hogan talks to Phil Blizzard about winning such a prestigious award and about the advantages the management of 'new wave' airlines have over the 'legacy' operators. He also talks about their increase in outsourcing and how the load factors are moving in an evolving network.
Bahrain 10th destination for Flydubai and 6 month update
Bahrain becomes the 10th destination for Dubai's lowcost carrier Flydubai. The airline made the announcement at the Dubai Airshow, where Phil Blizzard spoke to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about their first 6 months in operation and what the fledgling airline has achieved.
Flydubai financing deals and aircraft delivery 2010
The delivery of new aircraft in 2010 is previewed by Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai as he talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Airshow. First, however, he talks about the two recent aircraft finance deals, worth $160 million, that the carrier has concluded - including their Islamic financing deal with Dubai Islamic Bank.
BAe System Avro targets Middle East with pre owned business jets
Selling second-hand business jets to oil rich clients in the Middle East might seem an anomaly. However, the pre-owned BAe 146/Avro RJ aircrafts look refreshingly new once completely renovated says Stewart Cordner, VP Business Development, BAE Systems, who also tells Phil Blizzard that the low purchase price, operating costs and other factors are proving to be very appealing.
Macquire aircraft financing and the Flydubai deal
The financial options of aircraft acquisition is looked at by Phil Blizzard in this interview with Colin Bolie, Executive VP, Head of Marketing, Macquire Air Finance. The advantages of leasing are explained and they also talk about the recent agreement with Dubai based low cost operatore FlyDubai and the market potential in this region.
Dubai Airshow opens as the largest to date
Phil Blizzard reports on the 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow, which is the largest to date and opened with a mood of optimism. He looks at what can be expected within the exhibition pavilions and the daily flying displays over the Dubai Airport Expo.
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt 2
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks Phil Blizzard and in part two the focus is very much the construction of Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport and the development of Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport.
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt 1
Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about how the aviation landscape has changed since his appointment in 2007 and what effect the global downturn has had on development plans. We look at how passenger figures at the airport have changed, the costs involved in running an international airport and its various revenue streams.
5 tips for security in a virtualised environment
Rob Jones at the IDC Security Roadshow in Dubai, talks to Bob Kalka, Director of Channels, Enablement at IBM ISS, who, in part two outlines, five areas of best practice for security in a virtualised environment.
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