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GE Aviation win big engine orders from Middle East carriers
The ongoing fleet development by the major airlines in the Gulf has seen significant orders for not only the aircraft but also the engines to power them. Muhammad Al-Lamadani, GM, E. Europe, Middle East & CIS, GE - Aviation, talks to Phil Blizzard about the orders won at the Farnborough Airshow and how engine servicing facilities will develop in this region.
Emirates recruitment drive for pilots takes off
Rick Helliwell, VP - Recruitment, Emirates Airline and Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the recruitment drive for pilots and flight crew, as the Middle East's largest carrier receives a steady flow of new aircraft,including the prestigious A380. The airline needs to recruit more than 800 pilots in the next eighteen months in order to sustain its dynamic growth.
Forcasting of trends enable brands to interact
Edward Poultney at OMD Predicts talks to Jody Turner, CEO & Founder, Culture of Future, about global versus local trends, and how international groups are using the digital sphere to interact with their target markets and put themselves at the forefront of consumer consciousness.
UAE car manufacturer launches Capman Roadster
Dubai's Capital Manufacturing LLC is the first company licensed to produce cars in the UAE and has launched a sporty roadster based on the vintage AC Cobra. Phil Blizzard talks to Nadeem Dweik, International Sales Manager about the Capman Roadster and their business goals.
Samsung target 50% growth in mobile devices
Samsung are looking at growing their Mena region market share from 17% in 2009 to 25% for 2010. Phil Blizzard talks to Sandeep Saihgal, GM, Telecoms Group, Samsung on how they aim to achieve this 50% growth in market share and where demand is likely to grow most.
Marriott expects 'dramatic' increase in occupancy in Middle East
Ed Fuller, president and managing director of international lodging at Marriott International, talks with Jeff Florian about how the downturn impacted the company's growth and offers a forecast for how the US-based chain will perform in the Middle East over the next few years.
Dana Executive Jets pt 2 - flights to Iraq take off
Neil Backhouse, Director of Sales, Dana Jets, Ras al Khaimah talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of executive aviation, increased demand by the oil and gas sector, especially with flight to Iraq, and their fixed based operations.
Dana Executive Jets pt 1 - cost advantages of RAK
Dana Excutive Jets operate out of Ras al Khaimah International Airport with a fleet of bizjets of various size and range. Neil Backhouse, Director of Sales, Dana Jets talks to Phil Blizzard about their heritage and the cost advantage to clients of operating from Ras al Khiamah.
Ras Al Khaimah - aviation, luxury hotels and investments
Luxury hotels, private aviation and property investment opportunities form the basis of a series of audio features on the northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah. Phil Blizzard previews the Ras al Khaimah focus with contributions from key players in the featured sectors.
Hilton Hotels on 'path to recovery' in Middle East
Hilton hotels in the Middle East have returned to growth following a slight downturn during the financial crisis, according to Jean-Paul Herzog, President, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. He talks with Jeff Florian about the performance of his hotels in the region and explains how some aspects of the downturn were actually positive for the hotel sector.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts expansion plans for Middle East
In part two of our interview with Roeland Vos, EMEA President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, he talks to Jeff Florian about the company's expansion plans in the region and how customer demand impacts room rates.
Emirates Group post record profit increase
The Emirates Group has posted a record profit increase of 248%, with group net profit of US$1.1 billion (AED 4.2 billion) as announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline. Phil Blizzard reports.
Starwood says downturn was growth phase
At a time when many companies were contracting, Starwood Hotels & Resorts viewed the downturn as a time to expand, says Roeland Vos, the company's EMEA President. In part one of this interview with Jeff Florian, he talks about Starwood's growth strategy and the performance of its hotels in the region.
Standard Chartered outlook on lending in the property market
Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Snr Economist, MENA, Standard Chartered takes a regional look at the prospects of recovery and growth in 2010. He talks to Phil Blizzard at Cityscape Abu Dhabi about the UAE's tight 'loan to deposit' ratio and on a global perspective expects US interest rates to remain flat until Q3 2011.
Iraq boost for UAE's Dana Executive Jets
With a fleet of executive jets of differing capabilities the Ras Al Khaimah based Dana Executive Jets are able to offer solutions into countries, such as Irag, where commercial flights are restricted as Phil Blizzard reports.
