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Dubai Air Show - Day 1 Review
The 10th Anniversary edition of the Dubai Airshow took off to a high flying start with a civil aviation record breaking order from Emirates. Details in this report from Phil Blizzard on day 1 of Dubai 2007.
Dubai 2007 - Ready to take off
The 10th Anniversary edition of the Dubai Air Show is about to take off with record breaking figures all round. Alison Weller, Director - Aerospace, Fairs and Exhibitions gives AME Info a preview, which can also be watched in the video section, to this major event
DIFCweek overview, pt 2/2
Jeffrey Sachs and Steven Levitt are just two of the many illustrious speakers participating in the debut DIFCweek as we look at the agenda with Wadi Ahmed, Chief Marketing Officer, DIFC. We start by talking about the launch of the World Financial Centres Summit which will be making its debut in Dubai and forms part of the DIFCweek.
DIFCweek overview, pt 1/2
The debut DIFCweek looks at 'Financial Opportunities for the Third Millennium'. In part 1 of this overview Wadi Ahmed, Chief Marketing Officer, Dubai International Financial Centre, talks about the event's objectives, format and some of the topics on the agenda.
Gitex 2007 - AME Info Visits Singapore
The IT hub of South East Asia is the focus as we look at the InfoComm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and their presence at Gitex. Shaik Umar, Centre Director, ME, IDA also talks about the role of this government body in regulating and developing information technology in Singapore .
Gitex 2007 - AME Info visits Glasgow
From a great shipbuilding industry to the 'European Capital of Culture' in 2008, Glasgow is now being recognised as a centre of excellence in the IT industry. At their Gitex stand we talk with Harry Baxter, Trade Development Adviser, Glasgow City Council and Alan Linton, E-business advisor, Target Innovation Ltd.
Gitex 2007 - AME Info at the UK Pavillion
We visit one of the largest country pavillions at Gitex and talk with Andrew Jones, Sector Manager, UK Trade & Investment about the significance of the Middle East region to UK IT companies, the importance of Gitex and the range of companies represented.
Gitex 2007 - Off-peak with du's 'Business Everyday'
Andrew Grenville, Executive VP, Enterprise division, du talks to AME Info about their business solutions for executives on the move as well as their new 'Business Everyday'. An offer whereby you can enjoy off-peak international rates 24 hours per day seven days a week.
ATM 2007 - The Seychelles Islands
"The Seychelles Islands - another world" re-branding created a colour presence at the ATM and was discussed with Maurice Lostau-Lalanne, CEO, Seychelles Tourism. We also talked about their slow sustained growth being 'soft on the land' and the new development announced by Emirates.
ATM 2007 - Visit Malaysia
'Tourism Malaysia' at the ATM was like a Hollywood set with rolls of celluloid featuring the star events lined up to celebrate the country's Golden Anniversary. Director General Dato' Mirza Mohammad Taiyab talks about the activities which visitors can expect to see in Malaysia.
AHIC - Hurst House, UK
Several independent hotel operators lined up along side the global brands at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference and one of those was the UK's Hurst House. Daniel Batt talks about their debut at this event, the hotels in Wales and London and investment in the industry.
ATM 2007 - DTCM, Dubai
On the largest and most colourful stand Mohammed Khamis bin Harem, Director, DTCM Operations talks about the importance of the ATM, future international shows at which the DTCM will be present and the key questions being addressed at this years ATM.
5th City of Gold Conference, pt 3/3
The Bridal Market in the Gulf region is worth an astonishing $400 million dollars during a short 5 week period, beginning at the end of May. In his 'call to action' at the conference Anan Fakhreddin, Director (Gulf) Diamond Trading Council stresses the importance of this opportunity with a new campaign "Diamonds - An Ultimate Expression of Eternal Commitment".
5th City of Gold Conference, pt 2/3
Paul Van Eeden, investor, analyst, writer, broadcaster and President, Cranberry Capital Inc, told AME Info Radio that gold has a constant value despite huge variations in price to due currency fluctuations, as we caught up with him at the 5th City of Gold Conference.
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou - Mr Easy
His is certainly Mr Easy when it comes to a chat and as CEO of the Easy Group his empire is expanding. On this occassion he talks about the 'humbleness' in receiving a Knighthood, enabling a vast number of people to fly, the creation of jobs, charity work and his latest development The Easy Office.
