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The winning agency, Saatchi & Saatchi and key sponsors, Dubai Lynx 2007

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 25 - 2007 at 12:07 | Duration: 3:20
The FP7 Banana Men

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 21 - 2007 at 08:09 | Duration: 6:58

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 20 - 2007 at 16:31 | Duration: 5:30
Andy Stevens, Group CEO, Qatar Commercial Bank

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 06 - 2007 at 07:36 | Duration: 2:25
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 06 - 2007 at 12:10 | Duration: 4:38

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 24 - 2007 at 17:09 | Duration: 3:59
Brad Doble, RareForm

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 18 - 2007 at 11:19 | Duration: 3:50

Agency Talk - Brad Doble, Rareform, pt 1/2

In this edition of Agenct Talk we meet Brad Doble from the London based brand design agency Rareform and in part 1 talk about the execution of the rebranding of UAE telecom company Etisalat and the challeges involved.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 07 - 2007 at 11:41 | Duration: 6:26

HSBC celebrates 60 years

Lisa Creffield talks to Keith Bradley, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC about its local presecence, their 60th anniversary, plans to expand the product range and the awards recently won in Global Finance Magazine.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 20 - 2006 at 19:21 | Duration: 4:28
Pr guru Max Clifford

Agency Talk - Max Clifford

Public relations guru Max Clifford, with offices in London, America and the USA, was in Dubai for a recent pr conference. He talks about his 'early days' at EMI as a press officers, what pr is all about now - 'protection rather than promotion' and the potential of the Middle East region.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 03 - 2006 at 09:53 | Duration: 3:13
Eddie O'Sullivan, MEED

Capital Conundrum

Economy booming, stock markets down, oysters and investors confidence, plus Islamic Banking, are spoken about by MEED's Eddie O'Sullivan. This Business feature from Lisa Creffield can also be viewed as a videocast here on AME Info.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 16 - 2006 at 13:44 | Duration: 6:53
Nakheel CEO Chris O'Donnell

Nakheel rallies the UAE Desert Challenge

Nakheel's CEO Chris O'Donnell talks to Phil Blizzard about sponsorship decisions, the progress of Palm Jumeirah and what they would do next time, plus the excitement of a drive with rally star Mohammed bin Sulayem.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 01 - 2006 at 13:09 | Duration: 2:52
Francisco Giles, Chairman Marriott Business Council

Marriott Business Council tees off

The third annual 'Spirit to Serve Charity Golf Tournament' organised by the Marriott Business Council takes place in Dubai. Chairman Francisco Giles talks about this unique event and some of the other activities of the council.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 16 - 2006 at 16:29 | Duration: 5:20
Terry Savage, Executive Chairman, Dubai Lynx Awards

Agency Talk - The Dubai Lynx

A new series on AME Info Radio and this debut feature looks at the Dubai Lynx Awards with the Executive Chairman, Terry Savage. To be held in March 2007 these advertising awards will honour the best in the Middle East and North Africa.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 08 - 2006 at 11:19 | Duration: 6:09
RAK FTZ Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qassimi

RAK sets up International Registry

One of the fastest free zones in the region has set up the first 'International Companies Registry' in the UAE. The Ras Al Khaimah FTZ Chairman HH Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr talks to AME Info Radio and we also speak to the person who hopes to be the first to register a company.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 18 - 2006 at 13:41 | Duration: 4:51