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Cityscape Dubai becomes Cityscape Global
Cityscape Dubai has been renamed Cityscape Global in a move which is seen as a 're-positioning' of this major real estate event, according to Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines their strategy, which could be said to reflect the changes in the local real estate market.
Societe Generale Private Banking 2010 investment tips
Xavier Denis, Economist Strategist with Societe Generale Private Banking, gives Edward Poultney his views on various investment sectors in 2010, including movement on the currency markets and commodity predictions for the year ahead.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi designer Frank Gehry's second Saadiyat project
Frank Gehry, designer of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, is to design a second project on the rapidly developing Saadiyat Island, a clubhouse for the recently opened Beach Golf Club. Phil Blizzard talks to the world renowned architect about the design elements of his first golf related project, as well as the Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi and the origins of sustainability in buildings.
Travel News from across the Middle East
A round up by Phil Blizzard of the key travel and tourism news from the across region. This edition includes Emirates receiving the six thousandth aircraft produced by Airbus, Royal Caribbean's deployment in Dubai and a green future for regional aviators.
Emirates Hotels & Resorts in optimistic mood
In the concluding part of Executive Views with Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts the talk moves to the urban environment. Phil Blizzard asks for an explanation on the reasons why Emirates handed over their Dubai Marina hotel over to Marriott, but first an opinion on the 'mood' of the industry.
Masdar Institute of Science & Technology looks to future energy
John Perkins, Provost, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their role in developing the capital as a global hub in renewable and sustainable energy. He also provides an overview of their short heritage and their association with the MIT in the USA as well as local universities.
Emirates Al Maha Resort and the focus on conservation
Executive Views is with Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts. Part one looks at the airline's venture into the hotel and spa sector with the opening 10 years ago of the award winning Al Maha Resort and Spa in Dubai's desert. He also talks about the conservation work the company has done to reintroduce endangered species into the surrounding area and how the Al Maha model used it in their Australian project.
Apple unveils the iPad tablet computer
After much speculation on Apple's long awaited new device their Chief Executive Steve Jobs introduces the iPad tablet as "a truly magical and revolutionary product to kick start 2010". Phil Blizzard reports on the device which also has a breakthrough price tag. Listen in for the details and to hear Steve Jobs creating this hot technology news.
Arab Health attracts record UK trade delegation
Arab Health has attracted a record number of participants from the United Kingdom offering expertise in all sectors of healthcare. Phil Blizzard met up with Dr Paul Crawford, Deputy Head of Life Sciences, UK Trade & Investment, to talk about some of the innovative technology on offer, the range of companies in the UK Pavillion and the importance of the GCC market to UK trade.
Arab Health professionals look at US$14billion spend
Phil Blizzard reports on the Arab Health summit in Dubai which is attracting medical suppliers from across the world and with an estimated US$14billion worth of projects underway in the GCC there are a lot of opportunities.
Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and Kaymer wins again
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship was won in thrilling form as players fought for the coveted Falcon Trophy, which was eventually won for the second time by Germany's Martin Kaymer. He talks to AME Info, a media partner for the tournament, about the win and his ambitions for 2010.
WFES, Abu Dhabi closes with record attendance
The Masdar hosted World Future Energy Summit attracted a record number of visitors, over 23,000, to this years event. Phil Blizzard reports from Abu Dhabi on the exhibition which sees the traditional hydrocarbon companies alongside those specializing in various forms of renewable energy.
Abu Dhabi Tourism races ahead with sport
From the FIFA World Club Cup to the Al Ain Airshow the capital of the UAE has been host to a mix of world class events. Phil Blizzard, at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, reviews many of these events with Faisal al Sheikh, Events Manager - Major Events, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
Abu Dhabi Tourism swings with golf
At the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Phil Blizzard talks to Faisal al Sheikh, Events Manager - Major Events, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority about their strategy in developing tourism sport and the growth of this tournament which has attracted more than 120 international players to the season opener on the European Tour.
Chairman, QSTP, Qatar reflects on a succesful 2009
Dr Tidu Maini, Chairman, Qatar Science & Technology Park in conversation with Phil Blizzard provides an overview of their key achievements in 2009. These range from developing a solar demonstrator to technology advancements with QTel, serious breakthroughs in healthcare in association with GE, the racy Williams F1 team and with the Science Park at 95% occupancy there is talk of a new building.
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