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Executive Views - Abdul Hamid Juma, DIFF pt1/2
As the 4th Dubai International Film Festival reels out its largest collection of films Chairman Abdul Hamid Juma took time out from a busy schedule to talk to AME Info.
Executive Views - Dr Nasser Saidi, DIFC pt 2/2
Hawkamah, The Institute for Corporate Governance, organises seminars, workshops, conferences across the region from Morocco to Central Asia. Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC & Executive Director, talks about those, as well as the Board of Directors programme.
Executive Views - Dr Nasser Saidi, DIFC pt 1/2
Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC & Executive Director, Hawkamah, The Institute for Corporate Governance talks to AME Info. The focus of part one is the principles of corporate governance and the ROI for those who adopt it.
Executive Views - Nakheel's Robert Lee pt2/2
Nakheel's corporate social responsibility ranges from environmental issues to providing housing affordable to lower income workers, as well as the top end of the real estate chain according to Robert Lee, Executive Director, Investment Projects, Nakheel. You can also watch a video version of this interview in the Cityscape section.
Executive Views - Nakheel's Robert Lee pt1/2
Robert Lee, Executive Director, Investment Projects, Nakheel talks about "corporate memory", sustainability and prospects overseas with Nakheel International. He also talks about "creating society - the right place for eveyone. You can also watch the interview in the AME Info Cityscape section.
Executive Views - Riad Kamal, CEO Arabtec
CEO Arabtec
Arabtec is currently involved in some of the major construction projects across the Middle East and its CEO Riad Kamal talks about Meydan, Dubai's iconic horse racing facility.
Executive Views - Jeff Fardell, CEO Mexx, pt 2/2
What clothing can the business person find at Mexx? Jeff Fardell, CEO Mexx Europe, gives us some idea of what the fashion conscious executive may find in the new concept stores, why it was necessary to re-invent the brand and gives his views on the growth of retail in Dubai.
Executive Views - Jeff Fardell, CEO Mexx, pt 1/2
'European, contemporary and effortless' - the three key building blocks of Mexx's DNA according to their CEO, Jeff Fardell. In this part he talks about their heritage, the Indian connection, how the name Mexx was derived and then moves on to look at power brands and Liz Claiborne.
Executive Views - Tribute to Dame Anita Roddick
The founder of the Body Shop Dame Anita Roddick died recently, at the age of 64. As a pioneer of corporate social responsibility Phil Blizzard takes a look at her early days and from the archives we hear about her childhood days, business development and personal achievements, including that of being a Chieftan in Nigeria.
Executive Views - Iain Lachlan, SVP, Emirates Aircraft Maintenance, pt 2/2
"Its a quantum leap in aviation" says Iain Lachlan, Divisional SVP - Aircraft Maintenance as he gives his views on the impact on the aviation industry of the Airbus A380. We also talk about it's 'greeness' and the extraordinary interest with over 11,000 Emirates staff applying to fly on one of the four trial flights.
Executive Views - Iain Lachlan, SVP, Emirates Aircraft Maintenance, pt 1/2
With over 500 passengers boarding the Airbus A380 super-jumbo how long will it take you to get to your seat? How will the aircraft slot into the well established ground handling routines? Iain Lachlan, Divisional SVP - Aircraft Maintenance answers those questions and more as the A380 is put through a week long series of tests in Dubai.
Executive Views - Dr Daniel Thorniley, Senior VP, Economist Group
"It is a bubble, to some extent - but not likely to pop or explode" - Dr Thorniley's view on Dubai as we talk about "Winners and Losers - How to Succeed in the Future". He sees Turkey as one of the hottest players in the region, the Levant needing a lot of hard work in order to win and Israel needing confidence to relax.
Executive Views - Philip Olden, World Gold Council
Philip Olden, CEO & MD Marketing - Gold & Jewellery, World Gold Council talks about "The Changing Face of Gold Jewellery Marketing". He gives his views on the various aspects of the gold brand - as "an emotional and intense product","the feel good factor" and expresses their commitment to this region.
Executive Views - Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeriah Group, gives his views on both the global and regional growth of the hospitality industry. He also talks about their global plans as a top end luxury brand and reveals what he would be doing if he was not in the hospitality industry.
Executive Views - Jurg Siegenthaler, Kempinski Global, pt 2/2
Lodges in the countryside are a new development for Kempinski. With two opening in Africa Jorg talks about those as well as new hotels across the continent and the Middle East. He also emphasises the importance of developing destinations.
