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Executive Views with Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group - Pt 1
Executive Views with Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group talking to Phil Blizzard about their international activities, which after a two year lull have restarted with the recent opening of their first property in China. He also talks about the pipeline for another four hotels in China, as well as those in other locations around the world, including the Maldives and at home in the UAE.
Peter Shanks, President Cunard Lines on Queen Elizabeth
The latest cruise liner from Cunard made an overnight stop in Dubai on her maiden world voyage with Peter Shanks, President & CEO, Cunard on board. He spoke to Phil Blizzard about the importance of Dubai as a cruising destination, the growth of this sector of the tourism industry and the concerns with regards to recent events across the region.
Executive Views - Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia pt 1
Air Arabia, CEO, Adel Ali has won the award for World CEO Low Cost Airlines on four occasions. He talks to Phil Blizzard about what that means for him and his team, as well as the evolution of the low cost carrier which has its main operating basis in the emirate of Sharjah.
Executive Views - Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia pt 2
"Society benefits from aviation growth in terms of greater employment and a stronger economy" says Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he also talks about the growth potential of low cost carriers in the region, the need for an ease in regulations, along with more airports. He also talks about their plans for 2011.
Kenneth Gile, COO, Flydubai
'Manage for the future' is the mantra for Kenneth Gile, COO, Flydubai who talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of managing people and how the fleet management will follow that. He also spoke on how to 'Manage and Survive the Growth' as the low cost airline sector continues to expand.
Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pt 2 - looking forward to opening of Dubai World Central
Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free talks about their planned growth for 2011 with sales expected to exceed 5 billion dirhams, the opening of Dubai World Central and the logistics of running such a large retail operation with over 70 million pieces of merchandise being sold in 2010 - including 20 tons of confectionary per day.
Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pt 1 - 14% growth in 2010
Dubai Duty Free's 27th Anniversary saw record breaking sales of Dhs66.7m ($18.5m) within the 24 hour period, with close on 122,000 transactions. Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free talks to Phil Blizzard about those spectacular figures, their growth throughout 2010 and changing trends, like Chinese travellers overtaking Russians as top luxury spenders.
Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties - prospects for 2011
A look at the key developments in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets during 2010 with Phil Blizzard talking to Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties. They reflect back on the past twelve months and look ahead to how the market will evolve, given the expected increase of inventory in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail pt 2
Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail talks to Phil Blizzard and in this parts provides an overview of the rail network across the UAE, how it will link up with neighbouring countries and the progress to date, along with the expected time frame of the project.
Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail pt 1
As the process of constructing a 1,500km long railway across the UAE gets underway Phil Blizzard talks to Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail. With extensive experience in the railway industry, including senior positions with transport operators like Virgin Rail and National Express in the UK his track record is the starting point of this interview.
Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties pt 2
The changing real estate landscape is a key topic as Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties, talks to Phil Blizzard on how their organisation is adapting to the 'new order' in real estate and how this market sector is likely to evolve, but first his involvement with the start up of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties pt 1
From being a professional banking expert, to being the current CEO of Landmark Properties, Charles Neil talks to Phil Blizzard on banking experiences in South America and Bahrain in the 80's and how the Middle East region surpassed recession in those times.
Ajaz Sheikh, Zuma Dubai pt 2 - hospitality and surviving the downturn
With a career history steeped in the London luxury hotel sector Ajaz Sheikh, Director of Operations, Zuma, Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard about the state of the luxury hospitality market and the focus needed in order to survive in these challenging times.
Ajaz Sheikh, Zuma Dubai pt 1 - luxury restaurant at DIFC
Ajaz Sheikh, Director of Operations, Zuma, Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard on what Zuma is all about, the evolution of this luxury restaurant brand and their positioning with-in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari pt 2
Nad al Sheba's exclusive Al Barari development in Dubai and located in a royal enclave is often referred to as the billionaire's row . Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari talks to Phil Blizzard about their flagship development and the development of this project, along with his views on the real estate market.
