Business and Finance

Sagia pushes for a million Saudi jobs
With six economic cities planned in Saudi Arabia, government body Sagia wants to see a million new jobs created. Omar Al-Madhi, Energy Sector DG, tells Rob Jones how the kingdom is diversifying and where it has reached in its plans.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, June 19 - 2008 at 15:00 | Duration: 3:33

Saudi oil could top US GDP
If high oil prices continue, Saudi Arabia's crude revenues could surpass the total US GDP. Brad Bourland, Chief Economist at Jadwa Investments explains the implications to Rob Jones in Jeddah
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 18 - 2008 at 16:11 | Duration: 2:14

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.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 28 - 2008 at 20:40 | Duration: 6:46

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.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 25 - 2008 at 11:12 | Duration: 5:40

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.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 30 - 2008 at 22:37 | Duration: 3:52

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.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 27 - 2008 at 13:56 | Duration: File does not exist.

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.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 20 - 2008 at 11:52 | Duration: 4:39

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.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 at 14:01 | Duration: 2:57