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Gitex opens to an optimistic market
IT companies have been reporting improving fortunes as they emerge from the global economic downturn. On day 1 of Gitex Technology Week in Dubai Phil Blizzard provides a guide to the event which is being held in a region with one of the highest IT growth rates in the world.
Managed services attracting attention at Gitex
Managed services are attracting much attention at Gitex this year. Here, Iyad Hindiyeh, Chief Operating Officer at UAE organisation Smartworld explains why the company is focusing on the Unified Communications segment and why he thinks it is a burgeoning market. Plus he outlines to Rob Jones Smartworld's operations in the aviation sector.
QFinance - insurance unhurt by global financial service sector collapse
Max Taylor, Chairman, Mitsui-Sumitomo Insurance London Companies and Director, Qatarlyst talks to Phil Blizzard about the positioning of insurance with-in the financial services sector and dispite some 'big hits' earlier in the decade have come through the present crisis relatively unscathed.
QFinance - ethics in banking, the Islamic model
Michael Ong, Professor of Finance, Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, and a quest speaker at the QFinance Conference, Qatar talks to Phil Blizzard about they way banks need to become more ethical and the lessons learnt from the financial crash.
Cityscape Dubai - Dubai World Central gears up for first aircraft
One of the largest projects at Cityscape, Dubai World Central, is looked at in this feature as Rashed Bugara'a, COO, DWC, gives an update to Phil Blizzard on the progress of this massive Dubai Government project. The logistic city is now being used by some operators and the first aircraft is expected to land in June 2010 despite some changes in the initial plans of DWC.
Gulf economies stabilising and past the worst of the downturn
The International Monetary Fund released its October report today on the regional economic outlook at the DIFC. The report highlights that although economic risks linger, Middle East countries have weathered the worst of the downturn. Although the IMF believes growth will be slightly lower this year, it is predicting higher growth of 5.2% in 2010. Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist at the DIFC, tells Rob Jones why the economic outlook is improving, looks at some of the risks and explains why it is important to build strong government debt markets in the region
Cityscape Dubai - Tanmiyat on Ajman Marina and real estate's new era
Dr Wan Hasni, Advisor in Charge, Tanmiyat, talks to Phil Blizzard about their new philosophy which includes increased transparency, more investor focus and a new business model for real estate. The Saudi Arabian investment and development company has several major projects in the region including the US$3billion Ajman Marina.
Cityscape Dubai - Emaar's international developments
Emaar has this year delivered properties in countries ranging from Canada to Pakistan. Sergi Casari, CEO, Emaar International talks to Phil Blizzard about the 'state of development' of their international projects, on a country by country basis, along with a look at their longer term perspectives.
Cityscape Dubai - Downtown Burj Dubai completion is key focus for Emaar
Ahmad al Matrooshi, MD, Emaar Properties - UAE talks to Phil Blizzard about Emaar's focus at Cityscape. Their current project plans, including Burj Dubai and Downtown Bur Dubai, along with finishing some work within Arabian Ranches are the main areas of interest. Plus talk on the merger with Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweeer - all companies within the Dubai Holding group - to create a $52.8bn entity.
Ritz-Carlton, Doha buoyant after a soft summer
In the latest report on the summer downturn in the hospitality industry Phil Blizzard visits The Ritz-Carlton, Doha. Philippe Rubod, Hotel manager, says that following a soft summer the season ahead looks buoyant for the hotel which is prominently placed in this Gulf business centre. He also talks about what they offer both the leisure and business traveller.
Cityscape Dubai - Iraq's emerging market
An international perspective to Cityscape Dubai as Phil Blizzard looks at a development in Kurdistan-Iraq with Dean Michael, CEO, ATCONZ, the developers of the residential project and talks about the project and the prospects in this emerging market.
Cityscape Dubai - completition and delivery is the message
Cityscape Dubai opens and on day one Phil Blizzard provides a who's who of exhibitors and assess the mood. The message from developers, from across the region and beyond, this year appears to be being focused on completion and delivery of their projects.
Cityscape Dubai sees realism in the market
With the contraction of the GCC real estate market there has been a knock on effect for property exhibitions. Cityscape Dubai will be the first major exhibition in this emirate since the crash, so what can be expected? Phil Blizzard previews the event with Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape looking at both the exhibition and the conference.
Qatar launch for Nissan Maxima and 370Z 2010 models
Nissan Motors decided to use Qatar as a regional launch pad for some of their new 2010 models. Phil Blizzard was at the launch and spoke to Gilles Normand, Corporate VP, Nissan Motors about the re-introduction to this region of the Maxima sports sedan and the racy 370Z.
QFinance endorsed by PricewaterhouseCoopers vice chairman
QFinance the ultimate finance is a joint venture by Bloomsbury Publishing and the Qatar Financial Centre. At the launch in Qatar the vice chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sir John Studdard, talks to Phil Blizzard about how the resource would have assisted him as a student, a UK Cabinet member, during his time as Lord Mayor of London and now in his present position.
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