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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.
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.
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.
Dubai's budget airline CEO
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, of Dubai's recently announced, but un-named, budget airline talks to Phil Blizzard about the challange of setting up a new airline, his tenure with Emirates and the exciting time ahead.
Noor Islamic Bank expansion overseas
Noor Islamic Bank's group deputy CEO Dr Ahmed Al Janahi talks to Rob Jones about the fundamentals of Islamic Banking and their plans for expansion beyond the UAE.
Noor Bank launches service for the 'unbankables'
Islamic banking is a rapidly growing market and Noor Islamic Bank's group deputy CEO Dr Ahmed Al Janahi talks to Rob Jones about Noor's newest service, aimed at the 'unbankables' within the UAE who would otherwise struggle to get an account.
Shares go Gold in Dubai
'GOLD' in Dubai gets a new meaning with the future launch of Dubai Gold Shares. Phil Blizzard reports on the initiative between the World Gold Council and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and their plans to launch Shariah compliant shares.
New property Funds, Dubai
An Islamic Global Property Fund from Emirates NBD, plus the Omniyat Investment Management funds from Omniyat Holdings were recently launched in Dubai. Phil Blizzard and Rob Jones looks at the new offerings.
Ivana Trumps business Diamond
Ivana Trump's 'Le Diamond' is a joint venture with the Darvesh Group and will see a sparkling chain of properties across the Middle East and India. Whilst visiting Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke to the entrepreneur about her latest property development.
Barclays ace game in Dubai
Barclays have redefined tennis sponsorship, in the UAE, with the Barclays Dubai Tennis Chamnpionships. Phil Blizzard spoke to Paul Idzik, COO, Barclays about the game, the match with Dubai Duty Free and the set-ting up of a regional office.
Game, Set and Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free's one billion dollar turn over, global branding, an American winner for the Barclay Dubai Tennis Championships, plus the fashion of ties are talked about when Phil Blizzard met Colm McLoughlin, MD, DDF.
UAE economy has outgrown the dollar peg
The thorny issue of whether the dirham should be revalued has been a hot topic in the UAE. Rob Jones talks to Mary Nicola, Economist, Standard Chartered, about how big that revaluation should be and its implications for the markets.
Barclays in - Sharapova out in Dubai
The business of tennis is looked at with Salah Tahlek, Tournament Director, Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. Phil Blizzard talks on the ups and downs of sport, Barclays on board as title sponsor and a main star pulling out because of illness.
Project finance grows with infrastructure boom
As the GCC countries enjoy a building boom, project finance is becoming more important. Ghazali Inam, Senior VP, Global Corporate Finance, Arab Bank, Bahrain explains how the company is trying to expand. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait.
A green Standard Chartered
"A little less time in the shower" pledges Jeremy Parish, CEO, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, Standard Chartered when we spoke to him at the World Future Energy Summit. In this AME Info report he explains what they offer future energy companies and the green route they are taking.
