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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.
A Night at the Awards - Dubai Lynx, pt 3/3
On stage for the 'Agency of the Year' award we speak with winner Ed Jones, Saatchi & Saatchi, Dubai and key sponsers - Motivate, Gulf News and MBC for their reactions to the debut Dubai Lynx Awards.
A Night at the Awards - Dubai Lynx, pt 2/3
This glittering occassion saw 111 Lynx Awards being presented to a sell out audience at the well dressed Dubai Media City amphitheatre. The competitive spirit amongst the agencies is evident in this lively feature - including a duet from the 'FP7 Banana Men', an award winner so excited he forgets his name, an atheletic Ed Jones from Saatchi & Saatchi, plus a roaring event organiser Phil Thomas.
A Night at the Awards - Dubai Lynx, pt 1/3
The debut Dubai Lynx Awards for those in the advertising business, across the Middle East & North Africa, concluded with a Gala Dinner at Dubai Media City. In this preview, minutes before the awards ceremony began, we speak with Phil Thomas, CEO, Cannes Lions, Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner, Motivate and Derek Carter, CEO, Emap Communication.
Qatar Banking progress
Lisa Creffield talks to Andy Stevens, Group CEO, Qatar Commercial Bank, about the banking sector in Qatar, and how the country plans to compete with Bahrain and Dubai to become a regional financial hub. This is an AME Info video production and can be viewed in the Features and Events section.
The Crown Prince of Ajman looks ahead
In this radio version of an AME Info video Lisa Creffield talks to Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, about the future plans for Ajman and why inter-emirate cooperation is vital.
Islamic Banking - Sharjah Islamic Bank
Islamic banking has a bright future and the migration from conventional banks to Islamic banks will continue, according to Mohammad Abdulla, CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank. But standardisation of Shariah-compliant rules across the sector is increasingly necessary, Abdulla believes.
Agency Talk - Brad Doble, Rareform, pt 2/2
We continue our conversation and start by looking at the reaction to an 'outside' agency winning and implementing a major account in the Middle East and Brad gives his views on the 'state of play' of agencies in the region.
