Business and Finance

FlyDubai - Dubai's low cost airline named
Dubai Government's low cost airline has been given a name, after months of speculation. FlyDubai has been selected for the carrier, which is to be set up with the support of Emirates. Phil Blizzard reports on the new airline's name and talks with FlyDubai's CEO Ghaith al Ghaith
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 25 - 2008 at 18:14 | Duration: 2:05

Global aviation for Abu Dhabi's GAS
Abu Dhabi based Global Aviation Services are regional leaders in the fitting of interiors for both private VIP and commercial aircraft. Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke with Zedan Oncu, President & CEO, GAS about the services they offer.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 24 - 2008 at 11:03 | Duration: 3:25

More Saudi companies plan IPOs
Many Saudi companies plan to float on the Tadawul, but not all will see their IPO plans through to completion. Ali Tabbara, MD, UAT & Co Nexia International, explains why so many company want to list on the stock market, what they get from floating and why some will change their minds. Rob Jones reports from Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia: Monday, June 23 - 2008 at 13:42 | Duration: 4:26

Sagia pushes for a million Saudi jobs
With six economic cities planned in Saudi Arabia, government body Sagia wants to see a million new jobs created. Omar Al-Madhi, Energy Sector DG, tells Rob Jones how the kingdom is diversifying and where it has reached in its plans.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, June 19 - 2008 at 15:00 | Duration: 3:33

Saudi oil could top US GDP
If high oil prices continue, Saudi Arabia's crude revenues could surpass the total US GDP. Brad Bourland, Chief Economist at Jadwa Investments explains the implications to Rob Jones in Jeddah
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 18 - 2008 at 16:11 | Duration: 2:14

Real estate drives home entertainment market
High end home entertainment systems, particularly in markets such as Dubai, are booming thanks to the number of wealthy consumers wanting top of the range products in their homes. Karim Zaki, CEO, Archimedia, tells Rob Jones at the Consumer Electronics Show in Dubai why property, women and Saudi Arabia are the key growth trends for the market.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 28 - 2008 at 20:40 | Duration: 6:46

BinHendi takes Japengo Global
BinHendi Enterprises has announced that its Japanese café concept is to be offered as a franchise worldwide. Phil Blizzard spoke with Khalil Fakih, Business Development Manager, at the Franchising Middle East trade show.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 25 - 2008 at 11:12 | Duration: 5:40

Billion-air profits for Emirates
Whilst many airlines are having a turbulent flight because of high oil prices Emirates are finding the skies much smoother. Phil Blizzard was at the conference as their financial results were announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, Chairman, Emirates Group. The airline broke the one billion dollar profit milestone for the year ending March 31st 2008.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 30 - 2008 at 22:37 | Duration: 3:52

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