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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
