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Islamic finance outstripping market growth
Islamic finance is now growing faster than other financial markets. Faisal Hasan, Head of Research at Global Investment House, explains why customers are turning to Shariah compliant products and services. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait.
Kit Kat - 'Take a Break' at 70
Named after a club in London the chocolate bar associated with 'taking a break' is now 70 years old as we find out in this report from Phil Blizzard
Kuwait 2008 economic outlook
After enjoying a real GDP of 10 per cent last year, Faisal Hasan, Head of Research, Global Investment House, looks at the economic performance Kuwait can expect this year. Rob Jones reports.
Kuwaiti law to boost foreign investment
Kuwait's new taxation law, slashing the rates foreign investors pay, came into force on February 3rd. The following day the DIFC in Dubai listed its first US primary listing. Nick Nicolaou, chief executive officer of HSBC Kuwait, discussed the law and its likely affect on listings in the region. Rob Jones reports
Dubai Financial Market Report week 4
It has been a turbulent week on the world's monetary stage and in this summary Phil Blizzard looks at the trading on the Dubai Financial Market for the period January 20 to Jan 24.
Dubai Financial Market Report
Foreign investors bought AED 4.392 billion worth of shares and bonds at the Dubai Financial Market during the second week of January 2008. Phil Blizzard looks at the trading for the period January 06 to 09.
Fairline launch in UAE
Fairline, the UK iconic luxury motor yacht manufacturer has just launched in the UAE. AME Info stepped 'on board' to speak with Thomas Kastgen, CEO, Fairline, UAE.
International Air Charter Business Travel
Private jet hire has long been the exclusive domain of pop and movie stars, along with business tycoons. Current trends, however, show a diversification of users as discussed by Elie Abdo and Wendy Courtenay from International Air Charter.
Business Travel Show takes off in Dubai
The debut Dubai Business Travel Show attracted leading suppliers from across the region, and beyond. Show director Paul Robin, Centaur Media, expects further growth to the event in 2008.
Singapore Airlines - First to Fly, pt 2/2
Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines talks about the excitement generated by the Airbus A380, the environmental improvements, along with the economical benefits of this huge aircraft and who will be on-board for the first commercial flight.
Singapore Airlines - First to Fly, pt 1/2
In the aviation business no other aircraft in recent times has generated as much excitement as the double decker Airbus A380. With the first scheduled flight just a matter of months away we talk to Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines who will be 'The First to Fly'.
Emirates Energy Awards, pt 2/2
Awards spokesperson Dr Abdall al Amiri talks about the life cycle costs of energy saving projects, the awareness of environmental impact and the criteria for entry to the awards which closes on July 25th
Emirates Energy Awards, pt 1/2
The debut Emirates Energy Awards will allow companies and organizations, operating with-in the GCC, to enter for various awards in energy management and best procedures, along with innovations - as explained by awards spokesperson Dr Abdalla al Amiri.
ATM 2007 - Qatar National Hotels
From their first dedicated stand the Qatari Government owned company had plenty to talk about with a strategy now focused only on hotels, not only in Qatar, but also overseas, the opening of Sharq Village & Spa and the launch of a new brand - Merweb, as we found out with Michael Marshall, Director of Sales & Marketing.
A Glimpse of Gold
In this, the audio version, of an AME Info video Lisa Creffield talks to DMCC's Colin Griffith. He looks at current high gold prices and the growth in both the jewellery and gem markets. As well as talking about opportunities in new markets like China Lisa asks Colin about the 'old days' of gold smuggling.
