Dubai Metro opening time depends on the weather

The Dubai Metro is one of the largest constructions undertaken by the Government of Dubai and is on schedule for opening on September 9th, at a time to be determined by the weather! H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA explains and also talks to Phil Blizzard at the launch of the Nol cards about the fare structure.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 23 - 2009 at 09:43 | Duration: 4:27
Phil Blizzard talking property, Dubai

Property Talk - Relocations out of Dubai increasing

Mike Bridge and Phil Blizzard offer some useful tips on the procedures involved in buying property overseas as the region sees more people relocating. Property Talk also looks as some bargain basement prices on properties, due to foreclosures, and also look at UAE property auctions.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 16 - 2009 at 19:54 | Duration: 6:00
Mike Bridge talking property in Dubai

Property Talk - more hits to Dubai real estate

With people relocating out of Dubai, due to shifts in the job market, the real estate market is likely to take further hits this summer and that is the focus of this edition. Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge also look at some value for money propositions and talk about mortgages being back in the market and the effect of exchange rates on buying property.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 11 - 2009 at 13:37 | Duration: 4:57
 Adel Lootah, Executive Director, Dubai Property Society

Dubai Property Society looks to post-downturn market maturity

The Dubai Property Society was set up on 2000 with the aim of bringing together key entities within the property development chain. Adel Lootah, Executive Director, Dubai Property Society talks to Edward Poultney about the mood or 'temperature' of the market and why the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) must continue in its drive for greater transparency.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 07 - 2009 at 16:26 | Duration: 4:56
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talking property

Worldwide Property Show Dubai attracts global participants

In its 28th season the Worldwide Property Show, Dubai is the longest running show of its kind in the region. Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge previews the show with information on the real estate offerings from 20 different countires, the live auction of UAE property and the workshops to be held.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 02 - 2009 at 15:25 | Duration: 5:41
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talking property

PropertyTalk - RERA rent index and UK Market

Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge in this edition of Property Talk, which comes from the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai' look at the RERA rental index and the new regulations on residential visas for property owners, along with other property news.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 20 - 2009 at 02:42 | Duration: 7:00
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talking property at Cityscape Abu Dhabi

Property Talk - the real state of Cityscape Abu Dhabi

Cityscape Abu Dhabi has been the first major property show in the region since the start of the economic slowdown. Talking property at the show Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge looks at the state of this real estate exhibition.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 29 - 2009 at 14:01 | Duration: 4:39
Gurjit Singh CDO, Sorouh talking with AME Info's Phil Blizzard

Sorouh focus on real estate customer

The number that really count's is that of the consumer according to Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Sorouh, the Abu Dhabi-based masterplanner and developer. At Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Phil Blizzard talks to Gurjit Singh as they introduce 'Khidmah' the new customer service.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 27 - 2009 at 18:23 | Duration: 4:40

Cityscape Abu Dhabi upbeat despite down turn in real estate

Phil Blizzard reports on Cityscape Abu Dhabi which Despite the economic slowdown Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009 has grown in terms of exhibition space. He talks with exhibitors about the mood of the show which has attracted the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayan and also several first time exhibitors.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 22 - 2009 at 14:36 | Duration: 3:00
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talking property in Abu Dhabi

Property Talk - effects of the downturn on Dubai v Abu Dhabi

Victims of Dubai's real estate downturn are not only investors but billboard advertising and also shopping malls with the distinct absence of real estate sale stands. How different is it in Abu Dhabi? Join Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge for this edition of Property Talk.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 09 - 2009 at 17:06 | Duration: 4:20

Abu Dhabi property's strong fundamentals

Dr Hani Shammah, CEO of Bloom Properties, tells Edward Poultney about the company's background, his predictions for the mid to long term outlook for Abu Dhabi real estate as the sector looks to spend its way out of the downturn, and how there will be no return to a 2008-style market.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 07 - 2009 at 11:35 | Duration: 5:23
Dubai Marina at night

Will Rera's new index accommodate lower rents?

The new rent index expected in April from the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Rera, will according to Rera reflect the current rental landscape. Phil Blizzard looks at what this new index might contain.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 05 - 2009 at 08:40 | Duration: 1:34
Ian Ohan, Head of Investment Transactions, Mena, Jones Lang Lasalle

Jones Lang Lasalle - Dubai property market looking for the upturn

Ian Ohan, Head of Investment Transactions, Mena, Jones Lang Lasalle explains to Edward Poultney how the lack of investor confidence and negative media attention is affecting Dubai's property market, and when he thinks the emirate's property market will begin to pick up.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 01 - 2009 at 12:58 | Duration: 2:14
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talking property

Dubai Property Talk - gloomy start to 2009

The property market in Dubai has taken a big down turn and in the first edition of Property Talk, 2009, Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge look at the market as freehold property prices tumble and RERA introduce new regulations for the rental market.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 14 - 2009 at 23:28 | Duration: 4:54
 Ali H Kolaghassi, VP - Corporate Business Development, Saudi Oger

Saudi Oger, VP says "Governments give clear signal to construction industry"

Despite the global slowdown constructors in the region have sufficient projects in the pipeline to carry them through to 2010, according to Ali H Kolaghassi, VP - Corporate Business Development, Saudi Oger, when he spoke to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 10 - 2009 at 11:03 | Duration: 4:20