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The sub compact Mazda 2 launch in the UAE

Mazda enters UAE sub-compact car segment

The award winning Mazda 2 sub-compact car has been launched in the UAE, marking the Japanese auto maker's entry into this market segment. In a region know for its large SUV's and 4x4's Phil Blizzard asked M P Mahmood, GM, Galadari Automotive Group, who would be attracted to the sub-compact car.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, August 05 - 2010 at 11:40 | Duration: 4:36
The Range Rover Evoque

First compact car from Range Rover the Evoque

The Evoque will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient car from Range Rover. The highly anticipated all new compact Range Rover is previewed in this report from Phil Blizzard. The Evoque remains true to the spirit of the original LRX concept car first revealed in Detroit in 2008.
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United Kingdom: Tuesday, July 27 - 2010 at 12:02 | Duration: 1:43
Honda crosstour revealed in Dubai

Atlantis launch for Honda Crosstour

Phil Blizzard talks to Shailesh Dighe, Marketing Manager, Honda Middle East about the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) following the launch ceremony at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Now available in the UAE, the first region outside of the USA, the Honda Accord Crosstour is being seen as the combination of a premium saloon and a versatile SUV. Please note we apologize for interference affecting the audio quality.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 15 - 2010 at 00:04 | Duration: 4:34
BMW X5M in the desert near Dubai

BMW X5M out on the track

To test drive this sporty SUV Phil Blizzard finds a rather dusty race track away from the city. The BMW X5M is the first M version in the X series and has been developed to excel on the race track, rather than, perhaps, the urban environment. You can watch a video version in our Motoring and Test Drive channel.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 08 - 2010 at 15:21 | Duration: 3:06
Emirates in-flight entertainment

Emirates flights provide live updates on FIFA goals

Goals scored in the FIFA World Cup matches are being relayed, as they happen, to all Emirates flights so passengers are updated as the action progresses in South Africa. Patrick Naef, Divisional Senior VP, Emirates Group IT explains to Phil Blizzard how this is achieved and how IT is keeping passengers better connected during their flights.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 21 - 2010 at 17:43 | Duration: 3:06
Football Arena at Barasti, Dubai

Into the FIFA World Cup Arena, Barasti, Dubai

A gigantic football shaped arena is the focus for the FIFA World Cup 2010 at the Barasti, Mina Seyahi Complex, Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks to Derryn French, Director, Marketing Communications about their substantial investment to provide fans with this exciting venue.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 16 - 2010 at 17:21 | Duration: 4:48
Phil Blizzard talking to Derek Whyte

FIFA World Cup shows at Meydan grandstand

During the FIFA World Cup 2010 Meydan, home to the Dubai World Cup horse race, will host a series of television style shows presented by Showtime's Rob McCaffrey and Derek Whyte, along with special guests from the world of sport. Phil Blizzard talks to Mark Baker, MD, CEO Event Management and also Derek Whyte, former Scotland player.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 14 - 2010 at 08:52 | Duration: 5:27
Emirates with Zakumi  - mascot of the  FIFA Wolrd Cup

Emirates in Cape Town with FIFA World Cup

Emirates are the first airline to reach Official Partner status for a FIFA World Cup tournament. In this special link-up with Cape Town, Phil Blizzard talks to Roger Duthie, Manager Group Sponsorship, Emirates, about this partnership and captures the atmosphere in one of the host cities.
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South Africa: Wednesday, June 09 - 2010 at 18:56 | Duration: 5:13
 Farid Faraidooni, CCO, Du talks to AMEinfo.com

Du explains FIFA World Cup TV package delay

Following a nerve wracking delay for its customers, Du recently announced the details of its FIFA World Cup viewing package. Peter Ward talks to Farid Faraidooni, CCO, Du, about the reasons behind the wait and the details of the deal on offer.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 07 - 2010 at 16:40 | Duration: 3:32
Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi - Bella Italy, Ambassador and Family with officials

AME Info goes inside Ferrari World

Our first visit into the gigantic Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, takes us to Bella Italy and the racing heritage of this iconic brand. Phil Blizzard from the driving seat of a reduced scale Ferrari 250 California Spider talks to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 03 - 2010 at 12:35 | Duration: 3:39
Phil Blizzard talking with Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi to open in October

Abu Dhabi's Ferrari World will open in October, according to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World. In this interview with Phil Blizzard he reveals the date of opening and talks about the various experiences for visitors and provides an update on the progress of the park's development.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 10 - 2010 at 17:26 | Duration: 2:34

An Arabian Adventure with singer Rod Stewart

As part of his world tour Rod Stewart stops off in Dubai for a one night show with Spandau Ballet. In this interview, out in the desert, Phil Blizzard chats with him whilst intricate henna designs are being drawn. Rod talks about his Arabian Adventure, his love for football and on a musical note he reflects on his musical career.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 01 - 2010 at 17:54 | Duration: 4:39

Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai opens on time

Following a two year build the Dhs3bn, 196,000 sq m Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai has opened for business on schedule. Phil Blizzard was there on the opening morning and spoke with Peter Walichnowski, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Properties about their achievement in the present economic climate with more than 350 stores opening, 85% of the total, and also about the leisure and community aspects of the centre.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 16 - 2010 at 12:34 | Duration: 5:33
Jon Bon Jovi performing at an AEG Live show in Abu Dhabi

Vibrant business for live music in Dubai

From Paolo Nutini to Rod Stewart and Spandau Ballet, along with the Meydan Race night concerts, the live music scene in Dubai is seeing something of a change in rhythm. Phil Blizzard talks to Thomas Ovesen, MD, AEG Middle East about the swing back to Dubai for major shows, after Abu Dhabi taking centre stage, and what this boost in shows means to those businesses associated with event organisation.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 09 - 2010 at 16:53 | Duration: 6:30
Claus Frimand, CEO, Farah Leisure Parks Management  talks to AME Info

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi driven by theme park expert

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, will be the first theme park of its kind in the world and also the largest when it opens in the second half of 2010. Driving it forward is theme park veteran Claus Frimand, CEO, Farah Leisure Parks Management - a joint venture company between Aldar Properties and ProFun Management. He talks to Phil Blizzard about Ferrari World and the other theme based parks being developed on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 04 - 2010 at 13:04 | Duration: 5:07