Joseph R Mancuso

Executive Views - Joseph R Mancuso, pt 1/2

Joseph R Mancuso, Founder and Chairman, CEO Clubs gives his view on trade and business development in the UAE. He also talks about how he started the organisation and what it offers CEOs.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 19 - 2006 at 10:41 | Duration: 3:38
Dermot Mannion, CEO, Aer Lingus

Executive Views - Dermot Mannion, pt 2/2

In this part Dermot Mannion, CEO, Aer Lingus talks about the airline's profitability, the 'twin track' approach, future privatisation and the soon to be launched service to the Middle East.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 07 - 2006 at 09:35 | Duration: 8:44
Dermot Mannion, CEO, Aer Lingus

Executive Views - Dermot Mannion, pt 1/2

In this edition we talk with Dermot Mannion, the relatively new CEO of Ireland's national airline - Aer Lingus. He reflects on his career in the Middle East, with Emirates, and moves forward with his views on the dynamism and loyalty associated with the Aer Lingus brand.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 06 - 2006 at 14:33 | Duration: 7:56
Maurice Flanagan receiving on behalf of Emirates another award.

Executive Views - Maurice Flanagan CBE, pt 3/3

Emirates - 20 Years Flying High. The concluding part our interview with Maurice Flanagan looks into the future. The Vice Chairman & Group President, Emirates talks about the development of aviation in the region, dispelling those rumours about a possible merger by the UAE's national carriers, and gives his view of the days ahead from both a personal and business perspective.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 06 - 2005 at 10:15 | Duration: 8:09
Emirates 777 - Tim Clark, HH Sheikh Ahmed and Maurice Flanagan

Executive Views - Maurice Flanagan CBE, pt 2/3

Emirates - 20 Years Flying High. In the second part Maurice Flanagan, VC & GP, talks about the most significant changes he has seen in the aviation industry and how the resilient nature of the business enables it to bounce back after numerous challenging events.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 05 - 2005 at 16:15 | Duration: 8:35
Maurice Flanagan, Vice Chairman & Group President

Executive Views - Maurice Flanagan CBE, pt 1/3

Emirates - 20 Years Flying High. In this special edition of Executive Views Maurice Flanagan, Vice Chairman & Group President, talks to Phil Blizzard about his extensive aviation career. Part 1 looks at the early days - from around the globe with BOAC, through to Dubai and the start up of a brand new airline.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 05 - 2005 at 15:13 | Duration: 8:16
Sir Richard Branson at the Dubai Press Conference

Executive Views - Sir Richard Branson, pt 2/2

"I thought we might try landing the plane on it ....." Sir Richard Branson on the Virgin Atlantic service into the region, as well as flights into space. We find out what his headmaster said when he announced he was leaving school and the Virgin Chairman compares his organisation to the big Arab trading groups.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 21 - 2005 at 12:33 | Duration: 4:12

Executive Views - Sir Richard Branson, pt 1/2

Phil Blizzard wakes up Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Chairman, from a deep sleep on the largest flatbed in the skies to discover his views on a number of subjects - including flying high over the Himalayas, fundamentalism and the development of Dubai!
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 20 - 2005 at 13:16 | Duration: 5:40

Executive Views - Al Raha, Kamel Zayati, pt 2/2

We continue our look at the development of Al Raha, Abu Dhabi and in this part the main focus with Mr Kamel Zayati is the development and positioning of the Al Raha Beach Hotel.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 02 - 2005 at 10:54 | Duration: 4:42
Kamel Zayati, GM, Al Raha Beach Hotel

Executive Views - Al Raha, Kamel Zayati, pt 1/2

In this edition we look at Al Raha, one of the fastest developing regions in Abu Dhabi. Mr Kamel Zayati, GM, Al Raha Beach Hotel gives his views on the rapidly growing community around one of the newest resorts in the UAE Capital.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 31 - 2005 at 14:45 | Duration: 5:23
Mr Akbar al Baker

Executive Views - Mr. Akbar al Baker

In this edition Mr. Akbar al Baker, Chairman Qatar Tourism Authority and CEO, Qatar Airways expresses his views on being a government employee, the achievements of both the tourism authority and the airline, plus transport of the future. He tells us what he does in any spare time and the benefit to Qatar by hosting the Asian Games.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 15 - 2005 at 16:05 | Duration: 4:55
Tom Bell Senior VP, Governmental Affairs, Interval International

Executive Views - Timeshare Vacations, pt 2/2

Tom Bell Senior VP, Governmental Affairs, Interval International talks about the need for good regulation and the "Golden Opportunity in the Emirates" for the timeshare industry.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 08 - 2005 at 09:12 | Duration: 4:02
David Clifton, MD Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia

Executive Views - Timeshare Vacations, pt 1/2

We talk with David Clifton, MD Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia for Interval International about the increasing popularity of timeshare as a vacation option. He also expresses his views on how timeshare will develop in the Middle East.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 03 - 2005 at 11:25 | Duration: 4:59
Bob Farrow

Executive Views - Bob Farrow, pt 2/2

With a growth rate of between 40% and 50% per year car leasing and car hire in the UAE is very buoyant. Bob Farrow, GM, Hertz UAE talks about the development of the business, how it compares with Europe and the advantages of leasing over outright vehicle purchase.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 20 - 2005 at 11:15 | Duration: 4:56
Bob Farrow

Executive Views - Bob Farrow, pt 1/2

Hertz UAE, GM Bob Farrow is our chosen executive and road safety is the key issue in part one. Bob talks about what needs to be done to improve the standard of driving in the UAE and feels strongly about Oman, which could act as a role model.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 19 - 2005 at 09:28 | Duration: 5:20