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Middle East launch pad for space tourism
With the first Virgin Galatic test flights scheduled for the end of 2009 Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic and Phil Blizzard look at the time frame for passenger flights. They talk about the possibility of a spaceport in the Gulf and the connections with the growing number of regional scientific instutions.
The future of space tourism
"One small step for man" were the first words from the moon, 40 years ago. As the world reflects back on the anniversary of man landing on the moon we take a step into the future to look at space tourism with Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic and Phil Blizzard talking about the Virgin Galactic project.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 2
Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, talks in part two of this AME Info interview, about the new routes planned over the coming 12 months, and talks about the 'biggest civil engineering project ever undertaken' in Qatar - the new airport. He also tells Phil Blizzard about the close working relationship between Qatar Airways and Emirates in Dubai.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 1
Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, talks about the main challenges faced by the airline and how the company will position itself to ensure continued growth. He also explains to Phil Blizzard what effect the delay to the Boeing Dreamliner 787 has had and how passenger numbers are faring in the tough economic climate.
Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana looks to hotel growth
Executive Views with Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana talks to Phil Blizzard on the reasons why the Middle East hotel chain was set up, what it can offer compared with international brands and looks at the future of Rotana and the hotels that are due to open, as well as those under construction.
Growth plans for Saudi tourism talked about by HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, President and Chairman of the Board, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities, talks to Phil Blizzard, in an exclusive one to one interview at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, about the kingdom's plans to double tourism by 2010.
Mehdi Amjad, CEO, Omniyat pt 2 - Strong signal to real estate market
The imminent handover of two projects in Business Bay, Dubai, sends out a clear and strong signal to the real estate market says Mehdi Amjad, CEO & Chairman, Omniyat in part two of this interview with Phil Blizzard. He also believes that 2010 will be much more balanced in terms of sustainability.
Mehdi Amjad, CEO, Omniyat pt 1 - 'Cost of living too high'
Mehdi Amjad, CEO & Chairman, Omniyat, talks to Phil Blizzard and says they have been able to adapt quickly to the change in the economic environment and believes that high property prices would jeopardize the competitive advantage of Dubai. He also talks about the imminent delivery of their Business Bay developments.
Executive Views - Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari, economic resurgence in 2010
Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari, the Dubai based e-commerce network, talks to Phil Blizzard about their success in becoming the number-one hub of online trade for businesses and individuals. He talks about the strong areas of activitity - healthcare, technology and construction, along with government spearheading the economic resurgence, expected in 2010.
Executive Views - Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air eyes growth amidst global downturn
Peter Hill, CEO of Oman Air, talks to Jeff Florian about the airline's performance so far this year and its strategy for coping with the economic crisis.
Ryan Mahoney, MD, Better Homes views Dubai's Real Estate
In this edition of Executive Views Ryan Mahoney, MD, Better Homes talks to Edward Poultney on where the real estate sector currently stands and looks at how the market is coping with the financial downturn.
Executive Views - Colm McLouglin, Dubai Duty Free pt 2/2
Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free, talks to Phil Blizzard about their first day of trading, the growth in revenue and achievements along the way, including marketing 'stunts' such as the tennis match between Roger Federer and Andre Agassi on the helipad of Burj al Arab.
Executive Views - Colm McLouglin, Dubai Duty Free pt 1/2
Phil Blizzard talks to the Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free about the challenges faced in setting of up Dubai Duty Free. They also reflect on his early days of selling encyclopedias and the subsequent journey to being MD of one of the largest duty free operations.
H.H. Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman, RAK Free Trade Zone
Phil Blizzard on board a sailing schooner talks to H.H. Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman, RAK Free Trade Zone, about the development of Ras al Khaimah, the Free Trade Zone and tourism with special emphasis on the natural beauty of the UAE's most northern emirate.
Executive Views - Shehab Gargash, CEO, Daman Investments
Has the UAE economic downturn botttomed out and what are the financial prospects for 2009? Shehab Gargash, CEO, Daman Investments gives his opinions in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
