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Emivest delivers SJ30 jet to Freeman in Dubai
At the handover of a SJ30 private jet to Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, at Dubai International Airport, Phil Blizzard spoke to Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chairman, Emirates Investment and Development Company on their venture into aerospace and the business they expect, despite the economic slowdown.
Ford customer service reacts to counterfeits
Brand protection and the fight against counterfeit motor parts are two key areas of action to protect not only Ford and their interests, but also the safety of their customers. Chris Noel, Director Customer Service, Ford Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard about their activities, including sting type operations.
Reactions on the floor of the Dubai Financial Market
On the day following the largest fall on the Dubai Financial Market for over a year, Phil Blizzard talks to investors on the floor about the impact of the Dubai World announcement - which resulted in 7.3% drop in share value at the end of the first day of trading. Opinions were mixed and the general consensus was the need for more information and announcements from the Dubai Government.
Middle East private aviation evolving for Bombardier
Once the domain of royalty, business jets are now being seen as a valuable business tool for corporates and individuals. Kader Mattar, Regional VP - Sales, Bombardier talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolving market for bizjets in the Gulf region and how local banks are now offering finance for new and pre-owned aircraft.
Boeing predict big Middle East demand for aircraft
Paul Kinscherff, VP, Boeing Middle East Region in conversation with Phil Blizzard says Boeing predict that over the next twenty years operators in the region will require more than 1700 aircraft. They talk about the changing aviation landscape, the breakdown in market sectors and when the much anticipated Dreamliner will take to the air.
Award winning airline Etihad and the way forward
World Leading Airline CEO James Hogan talks to Phil Blizzard about winning such a prestigious award and about the advantages the management of 'new wave' airlines have over the 'legacy' operators. He also talks about their increase in outsourcing and how the load factors are moving in an evolving network.
Bahrain 10th destination for Flydubai and 6 month update
Bahrain becomes the 10th destination for Dubai's lowcost carrier Flydubai. The airline made the announcement at the Dubai Airshow, where Phil Blizzard spoke to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about their first 6 months in operation and what the fledgling airline has achieved.
Flydubai financing deals and aircraft delivery 2010
The delivery of new aircraft in 2010 is previewed by Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai as he talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Airshow. First, however, he talks about the two recent aircraft finance deals, worth $160 million, that the carrier has concluded - including their Islamic financing deal with Dubai Islamic Bank.
BAe System Avro targets Middle East with pre owned business jets
Selling second-hand business jets to oil rich clients in the Middle East might seem an anomaly. However, the pre-owned BAe 146/Avro RJ aircrafts look refreshingly new once completely renovated says Stewart Cordner, VP Business Development, BAE Systems, who also tells Phil Blizzard that the low purchase price, operating costs and other factors are proving to be very appealing.
Macquire aircraft financing and the Flydubai deal
The financial options of aircraft acquisition is looked at by Phil Blizzard in this interview with Colin Bolie, Executive VP, Head of Marketing, Macquire Air Finance. The advantages of leasing are explained and they also talk about the recent agreement with Dubai based low cost operatore FlyDubai and the market potential in this region.
Nissan driving sales across MENA
Record sales growth across the MENA region in 2008, means that 2009 year end figures for Nissan will be stronger than many other manufacturers. Gilles Normand, Corporate VP, Nissan, talks to Phil Blizzard about their goals and the development of 'green' vehicles.
QFinance - insurance unhurt by global financial service sector collapse
Max Taylor, Chairman, Mitsui-Sumitomo Insurance London Companies and Director, Qatarlyst talks to Phil Blizzard about the positioning of insurance with-in the financial services sector and dispite some 'big hits' earlier in the decade have come through the present crisis relatively unscathed.
QFinance - ethics in banking, the Islamic model
Michael Ong, Professor of Finance, Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, and a quest speaker at the QFinance Conference, Qatar talks to Phil Blizzard about they way banks need to become more ethical and the lessons learnt from the financial crash.
Gulf economies stabilising and past the worst of the downturn
The International Monetary Fund released its October report today on the regional economic outlook at the DIFC. The report highlights that although economic risks linger, Middle East countries have weathered the worst of the downturn. Although the IMF believes growth will be slightly lower this year, it is predicting higher growth of 5.2% in 2010. Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist at the DIFC, tells Rob Jones why the economic outlook is improving, looks at some of the risks and explains why it is important to build strong government debt markets in the region
QFinance endorsed by PricewaterhouseCoopers vice chairman
QFinance the ultimate finance is a joint venture by Bloomsbury Publishing and the Qatar Financial Centre. At the launch in Qatar the vice chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sir John Studdard, talks to Phil Blizzard about how the resource would have assisted him as a student, a UK Cabinet member, during his time as Lord Mayor of London and now in his present position.
