Bab al Shams Resort Dubai

Bab al Shams shines at ITB Berlin

Despite the economic slowdown the sun is shinning on the luxurious Bab al Shams Resort and Spa, near Dubai, according to Abdin Nasralla, GM, who spoke to Phil Blizzard from a cold ITB Berlin, about the interest shown by the European travel industry.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 12 - 2009 at 15:43 | Duration: 4:03
Emirates Boeing 777

Emirates roadshow promotes Mauritius

Emirates and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Board's joined forces with a roadshow across the GCC to boost travellers numbers from the region. Phil Blizzard talks to Khalid bel Jaflah, VP, UAE Commercial Operations, Emirates about the roadshow and the development of the service.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 12 - 2009 at 15:19 | Duration: 3:30
Dubai International Airport control tower

Middle East airlines seek silver lining during slowdown

The economic crisis is bringing a host of challenges for Middle East airlines, but it is also creating a few opportunities that carriers can use to their advantage, says Dr Nawal Taneja, Professor and Chairman, Department of Aviation at Ohio State University
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 08 - 2009 at 11:30 | Duration: 4:05
Aircraft at Dubai International Airport

Middle East airlines face difficult year - IATA VP

Following a turbulent year in which global airlines lost $5bn, carriers face even greater challenges in 2009 as demand slows due to the financial crisis, according to Dr. Majdi Sabri, MENA VP, International Air Transport Association, who spoke with Jeff Florian at the MEED Middle East Airports Projects 2009 conference.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 23 - 2009 at 17:48 | Duration: 6:31
Seawing aircraft passing Burj Dubai

Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 2

The towering Burj Dubai and the QE2 berthed at Port Rashid are just a couple of the iconic landmarks seen during the second leg of Phil Blizzard's journey up the UAE coastline onboard a seaplane from. Talking about this flight and their other operations is Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 15 - 2009 at 14:58 | Duration: 3:35
Seawings fligh over Palm Jumeriah and passenger taking phootos

Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 1

Join Phil Blizzard on a unique seaplane flight from Jebel Ali, Dubai to Ras al Khaimah as he describes the landmark sights seen on the first leg of the journey up the UAE coastline. Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings talks about the aircraft they operate and the visibility they offer for passengers.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 08 - 2009 at 13:11 | Duration: 3:42
Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to fly high in 2009

Despite a global economic downturn there is no slowing down in 2009 for Qatar Airways. Phil Blizzard talks to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways of what can be expected from the airline in these commercially challenging times.
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Qatar: Tuesday, February 03 - 2009 at 13:39 | Duration: 6:06
A Watanyia Airbus

Wataniya up up and away to Dubai

On the day Kuwait's private airline, Watanyia, launches their first flight we hear from their CEO George Cooper. Phil Blizzard looks at the flights to Dubai, their first destination, in terms of timing, in-flight service and the departure from a special terminal in Kuwait.
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Kuwait: Saturday, January 24 - 2009 at 10:08 | Duration: 4:00
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 - ER

Houston - one giant leap for Qatar Airways

Houston was the first word spoken on the moon by astronaut Neil Armstrong and is the key word at the latest Qatar Airways Roadshows, as they tour the region promoting their newest destination. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways about what can be expected with the soon to be launched service.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 11 - 2009 at 16:50 | Duration: 5:17
Emirate Boeing 777 - 200LR

Emirates goes green to San Francisco

Multiple eco-efficient initiatives to save fuel and emissions enabled Emirates in-augural flight from Dubai to San Francisco to make substantial reductions. Phil Blizzard reports on the new service to the West Coast of the US and this milestone flight across the Polar Region.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 21 - 2008 at 10:25 | Duration: 3:55
QE2 berthed at Mina Rashid, Dubai at the end of her career

QE2 final port of call, Dubai pt 3/3

What was the atmosphere like when Cunard's QE2 berthed at Mina Rashid, at the end of her long and distinquished career? Join Phil Blizzard, alongside the transatlantic liner to hear the excitement, as the QE2 concludes her sailing life.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 30 - 2008 at 09:26 | Duration: 2:38
Phil Blizzard reporting alongside QE2, off Dubai

QE2 making history in Dubai pt 1/3

Phil Blizzard on board the sailing schooner Dubai Magic was able to get close up to transatlantic liner, the QE2 and sends this report as she sails past the World islands off the coastline of Dubai on her final journey.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 27 - 2008 at 13:09 | Duration: 3:35
Queen Elizabeth 2 - The QE2

From Clydebank to Dubai, the journey of the QE2

From construction at Clydebank, near Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1960's the QE2 has sailed the oceans with syle. Her final journey will finish in Dubai and with her imminent arrival Phil Blizzard looks back on the illustrious career of one the most famous transatlantic liners in the world.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 25 - 2008 at 16:27 | Duration: 2:46
Cunard's QE2

QE2 arrival in Dubai eargerly awaited

The arrival in Dubai of Cunard's QE2 ocean liner is creating excitement and anticipation. Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, Nakheel Hotels, QE2 Enterprises gives Phil Blizzard an insight into the plans to transform it into a luxury floating hotel, moored on the Palm Jumeirah.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 18 - 2008 at 18:23 | Duration: 5:07
Royal Jet BBJ

Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy

Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 18 - 2008 at 10:16 | Duration: 5:12