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QFinance worldwide launch in Qatar
Two years in production, over two million words from more than 300 financial experts covering key aspects of finance contribute to the worlds most comprehensive financial resource. Phil Blizzard was in Doha for the worldwide launch of QFinance and spoke with Nigel Newton, Founder & CEO, Bloomsbury Publishing.
Lehman Brothers collapse - first anniversary pt 2
Phil Blizzard continues his review of events, both globally and within the GCC, which took the world from the brink of financial disaster and into a phase of hopeful recovery. In the concluding part the time span is from January 2009 to the 1st anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse.
Lehman Brothers collapse - first anniversary pt 1
It has been referred to as an economic earthquake, a financial tsunami, but no matter what it is called the reverberations of the economic crash has impacted business across the globe. Phil Blizzard looks at events, both globally and within the GCC, from the time of the collapse of the Lehman Brothers through to the end of 2008.
New investment opportunity with Exchange Trade Funds explained
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen a lot of attention in recent months around the Middle East. In the first of a regular series, Robert Broadwell, Regional Business Director, iShares, GCC, explains this investment option, clarifies some misconceptions and misinterpretations surrounding ETFs and lays the foundations of how ETFs relate to regional investors.
A confident Jaguar Land Rover Middle East
Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover - ME & Africa, about the importance of the Middle East market, how this market fits into their global picture and how the are riding the worldwide economic downturn.
RAKFTZ offers Business Centers in Dubai
Need a meeting room for a few hours, a place to close a deal or secretarial support? The Ras al Khaimah Business Centres in Dubai offer state of the art serviced offices, as Phil Blizzard discovered whilst talking with Zainab Abbas Qambar, Acting Business Centre Manager.
Flydubai finances Boeing 737s with GECAS
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai, talks to Phil Blizzard about the financing deal with General Electric's aircraft financing and leasing business, GECAS, to finance four Boeing 737-300 aircraft worth $320m, for delivery before year end.
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.
