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Ras Al Khaimah - Dubai suburb or tourist destination?
Mark Morris Jones, Director, CB Richard Ellis and a speaker at the MEED Ras Al Khaimah conference, talks to AME Info about whether the emirate should be a suburb of Dubai or a more distinct destination in its own right. Rob Jones reports
Abu Dhabi airport adds second runway
The expansion of Abu Dhabi airport hits a key milestone this month, with a second runway and new interim Etihad terminal both opening. Rob Jones spoke to Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman & MD, Abu Dhabi Airports Company about this and future plans to handle upto 50 million passengers a year.
Business advantages in Ras al Khaimah
Relocating your back office requirements to the northern Emirate of Ras al Khaimah makes good business sense, according to Chris Picken, VP Sales & Marketing, Khoie Properties, who spoke to Rob Jones.
Should investors buy property in Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is trying to attract investors looking for property prices lower than those in Dubai. Chris Picken, VP sales and marketing for Khoie Properties spoke to Rob Jones at the MEED Ras Al Khaimah conference.
Nakheel's Blue Communities & Universe
The Blue Communities initiative and the Universe project were unveiled at TDIM, Dubai. Abdul Rahman Kalantar, MD, Design & Development, Nakheel talks to Phil Blizzard and ensures there will be no 'Black Holes' in their Universe.
GCC Construction Boom
The construction boom in the Gulf region has reached a staggering new height, with Burj Dubai and other iconic buildings forming projects worth more than 2.4 trillion dollars, as Phil Blizzard reports in the audio version of an AME info video.
Cityscape 2007 - Abu Dhabi's Cultural Quarter pt3/3
Our Abu Dhabi Tourism trilogy concludes with a look at Sadiyat Island, one of the largest islands off the coast of Abu Dhabi, and the plans to make it the cultual capital of the region.
Cityscape 2007 - Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter Resort pt2/3
Masive sand dunes in the Rub' al Khali will form an impressive feature alongside Qasr al Sarab, the resort being developed by Abu Dhabi's TD & IC, as described by their CEO Lee Tabler.
Cityscape 2007 - Abu Dhabi's Desert Islands pt1/3
Desert islands off the coastline of Abu Dhabi were discovered at Cityscape by AME Info's roving explorer. Phil Blizzard talks to Lee Tabler, CEO, Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company about these islands 'Beyond the Ordinary'.
Cityscape 2007 - Iris sees Amber
Arabic influences are slowly being adopted by real estate developers in their designs, as expressed in the latest project from Iris. Ashwin Sheth, Director, Iris talks about the design element of Iris Amber.
Cityscape 2007 - James Law Cybertecture
At Cityscape a glimpse into tomorrow today with cybertecture, as explained by James Law, Chairman & Chief Cybertect, at Hong Kong based James Law Cybertecture.
Cityscape 2007 - Special Report Day 2
Day 2 of Cityscape and this AME Info special report looks at regional and international exhibitors and takes a glimpse into tomorrow with futuristic cybertecture. Phil Blizzard also talks to Nakheel's Robert Lee.
Cityscape 2007 - Special Report Day 1
In this special report on Day 1 of Cityscape 2007 we look at the growth of the show, cover the main events of the day and talk with Lee Tabler, CEO, Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company and also the Banyan Tree Holdings Executive Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.
Meydan's Architectural Designs
We talk with Teo Ah Khing from TAK Design Consultants on the design of the grandstand at Dubai's iconic horse racing facility Meydan. The challenges facing such an ambitious design are discussed, along with it's positioning in the global horse racing scene, in terms of the facilities it will feature.
Arabtec & WCT Engineering win Meydan contract
Dubai's iconic racing facility, Meydan Racecourse, has announced the winners of the Dhs4.6bn contract to construct the 1km-long grandstand and five star-plus luxury hotel. At the special ceremony AME Info spoke with Meydan Chairman Mr Saeed Al Tayer and Mr Riad Kamal, CEO, Arabtec.
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