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Middle East airlines absent from the Global Brands 100
The latest edition edition Global Brand 100 results saw tech brands like Apple, Amazon, Google and Samsung enjoy significant growth for reasons explained by Michael Benson, Regional Director, Interbrand. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he also explains why brands with a global reach, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways do not appear in the results.
Coca Cola Top Global Brand for 12th year
For the 12th consecutive year Coca Cola has been named the Number 1 Global Brand. Michael Benson, Regional Director, Interbrand in conversation with Phil Blizzard explains how the brands are assessed and then runs through the top five brands which include General Electric, IBM, Microsoft and Google, but not necessarily in that order.
UAE store to let customers shop for free
A store offering consumers the chance to try out products for free is to open in the UAE this year. Peter Ward talks to Anthony James, founder of Sample Central, about the concept and the advantages to brands and customers alike.
Ramadan a strong hospitality driver in the UAE
In this Ramadan focus Phil Blizzard looks at the preparations of the important fast breaking Iftar meal and talks to Hussein Hachem, GM, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai about the significance of Ramadan and the importance of the holy month to the hospitality industry.
Toyota storms back with 16% growth in UAE
Toyota has announced a 16% growth in UAE sales for the first half of 2011, compared with 2010, and this is double the growth of the local auto-mobile market. Simon Frith, MD, Al-Futtaim Motors talks to Phil Blizzard on how this has been achieved following the affects of the devastating tsunami which hit Japan in March 2011.
Tips on maintaining your car during the hot summer months
The high temperatures experienced during the summer months can be extremely demanding on your car. Phil Blizzard talks to Mohmmed al Ghandi, Al Ghandi Auto on how you should prepare your car before you go on vacation and also for driving in these high temperatures.
Play Station Portable targets Middle East Airlines
Using Sony's Play Station Portable In-flight entertainment becomes more flexible from both the passenger viewing experience perspective and also the content loaded into the system. Howard Clark, Business Development Director, IFE, Services, UK talks to Phil Blizzard about the PSP and how it can either generate revenue for airlines, be a premium service offering and also the entertainment value.
Dubai Festival City lights up with DSF
The Dubai Shopping Festival 2010 saw a 20% growth on the previous year at Dubai festival City and this years event is looking to better that. Phil Evans, Director - Commercial & Retail Leasing, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of DSF to their retailers, the special activities taking place and looks forward to the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe.
Former F1 World Champion Mansell at Lotus T125 launch
The global launch of the Lotus Exos experience, a $1m package whose centerpiece is the F1 styled Lotus Exos T125 racing car took place at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Phil Blizzard talks with former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell about this very limited edition supercar of which just 25 will be produced and what the select group of owners can expect.
Range Rover Evoque displayed in Abu Dhabi
The brand new Range Rover Evoque made it's first Middle East appearance at the 2010 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show. Prior to the reveal event Phil Blizzard spoke with Robin Colgan, MD, MENAP, Jaguar Land Rover about the car which will be the smallest and lightest Range Rover in production.
Defining the brand - Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar and Land Rover are two very distinctive brands with strong global awareness, so why the need for a brand director? At the Abu Dhabi International Motor Show, Phil Blizzard spoke to John Edwards, the Global Brand Director for Jaguar Land Rover about branding and took the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the new Range Rover Evoque.
Nad al Sheba golf to tee off at The Meydan
Floodlit golf is to resurface at The Meydan, based around part of the orginal Nad Al Sheba course. Phil Blizzard talks to course designer Peter Harradine on the nature of the new course and how real estate is driving the way courses are designed.
VW Touareg glides across desert sand in RAK
The new VW Touareg is over 200kg lighter than the previous model and that has a big effect when driving across the desert sands. Phil Blizzard finds the variations in the desert landscape found in the northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah a good testing ground for this sporty SUV.
Audi flagship A8 L launched in Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall was the setting for the elegantly designed launch-exhibition 'Audi A8L artSpace' of the company's flagship car. Phil Blizzard spoke with Jeff Mannering, MD, Audi ME about the launch, their strategy and the opportunity for mall visitors to see the display.
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton races in Dubai
Dubai is hosting the final leg of the Louis Vuitton Trophy which is often referred to as the F1 of sailing. Phil Blizzard talks to Saeed Hareb, CEO, Dubai International Sailing Club about the Emirates sponsored event and what it means in terms of the sport and as an economic driver for tourism and hospitality.
