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Rak FTZ revenue increase for Q1
A 16% increase in revenue during Q1, 2009, for the Ras al Khaimah Free Trade Zone is a significant growth in these challenging times. Oussama El Omari, CEO & DG, RAKFTZ talks to Phil Blizzard on that growth and their other latest news as they enter their 10th year of operation.
Advertising world bask in Mediterranean sun at Cannes Lions
As the big names from the world of advertising gather in the French Resort of Cannes Phil Blizzard talks to Cannes Lions, CEO, Philip Thomas about how the 56th edition of the event is riding the economic storm. They also talk about the big name speakers like Kofi Annan, Bob Geldof, Sir Martin Sorrell and others from Microsoft, Google and Twitter to name just a few.
Could oil's dollar pricing end with Gulf Monetary Union?
Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC Authority, believes that Gulf Monetary Union will be a major milestone in the finance world, and one that will boost the region's financial muscle. Talking to Rob Jones, he explains how the common currency will reduce financial exposure for GCC countries, why they should depeg from the dollar and discusses whether or not the region should price its oil in the new currency.
Asian investment links boost Gulf recovery
The fall in world markets has been sharper than during the Great Depression, although governmental responses has reduced the impact, says Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC Authority. He tell Rob Jones about the lessons learned, why he thinks the Gulf region will recover quicker than elsewhere in the world, how diversification policies have boosted that recovery and why past model GCC money models have failed.
CB Richard Ellis signs alliance with Omniyat
International standards to attract international tenants to Omniyat's Business Bay properties is the focus of the alliance between Omniyat Asset Management and leasing service providers CB Richard Ellis, whose director Richard Foulds talks to Phil Blizzard.
Mashreq deal strengthens UAE ties with China
Mashreq, the largest private bank in the UAE, has signed an agreement with China's sole national bankcard association, China Unionpay, to offer services to the Chinese community living in or travelling to the emirates. Phil Blizzard discusses the reasons behind the move with Douglas Becket, Head of Retail Banking, Mashreq.
Roaring business opportunities at F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Richard Cregan, GM, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, talks to Phil Blizzard about the business opportunities available, from branding to corporate hospitality and even incentive programmes for employees at the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Al Tamimi legal briefs - Baghdad pt 2
Phil Blizzard continues his look at the international expansion of legal firm Al Tamimi & Company, with the opening of an office in Irag, as he talks to Nadia Salem, Legal Team Leader and Hadeel Hassan, Associate Baghdad office.
Al Tamimi reopens legal offices in Baghdad - pt 1
Legal firm Al Tamimi & Company continues its international expansion with the opening of an office in Baghdad. With the new office being headed up by two Arab women, Phil Blizzard talks to Nadia Salem, Legal Team Leader and Hadeel Hassan, Associate, Iraq office about the services they offer and the challenges faced.
Dubai Gold Securities and the case for gold
At the launch of the Dubai Gold Securities by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and the World Gold Council Phil Blizzard talks to Marcus Grubb, MD, Investment Research & Marketing, World Gold Council, about the case for gold.
Dubai Gold Securities launched by DMCC
David Rutledge, CEO, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) talks to Phil Blizzard about the new Dubai Gold Securities (DGS) which are listed on NASDAQ Dubai. As a joint initiative of the World Gold Council and the DMCC investors are assured of a gold allocation when investing in the Shari'ah compliant DGS.
High returns with Emirates NBD Sukuk Fund
Haroon Ahmed, Head of Business Development, EIS talks to Phil Blizzard at the launch of the Emirates NBD Sukuk Fund on how sukuk compares with global bonds and the possibility of double digit returns.
Equity research offer from Dubai based Daman
Daman Securities has team up with Chicago based, independent, third-party equity researcher Morningstar to provide analysis of the UAE equity markets. Keith Reid, Director, Daman Securities, talks to Phil Blizzard about the new service.
Record sales for Dubai Duty Free
Despite the economic downturn Dubai Duty Free broke all sales records on Decemebr 20th with a special promotion to celebrate it's 25th anniversary. Phil Blizzard reports on the day and talks to George Horan, Deputy GM, Dubai Duty Free about their expansion at Terminal 3.
Palm Aviation takes off with Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 executive jet is a 'pocket rocket' which has a range of 1000 nautical miles and an altitude ceiling of 41000ft, which according to Captain David Ovey, Operations Director, Palm Aviation, Dubai makes it ideal for this part of the world.
