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Emaar's Address Dubai Mall to open for business
The newest Address in Dubai will soon be open for business at Dubai Mall. In this, the first report on the hotel, Phil Blizzard looks at the business aspects of the latest addition to the portfolio of the Emaar Hospitality Group.
Nexus Global Events at ADNEC
Dubai based Nexus Global Events, in a show of support for the capital's burgeoning MICE sector, are adding four B2B shows at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Phil Blizzard talks to Dominic McGill, CEO, Nexus Global Events.
Red line stations to open on Dubai Metro
Phil Blizzard talks with H.E. Matter Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), about the 10 stations on the red line which will be ready when services start, how they were selected, the time frame for the remainder and why Jebel Ali station is not included in the initial phase.
Significant drop in rental rates across the GCC
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge continue this edition of the property programme with a look at the state of the real estate market across the GCC region, and in Dubai the impact of the Dubai Metro on the value of property.
Dubai Metro to replace the strain of driving
Phil Blizzard looks at the world's longest fully automated transport system, which is the key component in Dubai's integrated transport network. Once it begins operating the Dubai Metro is expected to relieve traffic on the roads of Dubai.
Acquisition of Maktoob by Yahoo agreed
Phil Blizzard talks to Keith Nilsson, Senior VP, Emerging Markets, Yahoo, on the agreement to acquire Maktoob.com as an entry point into the Arab world 'online' arena. The time frame of operations, the developing markets and possible future developments are also spoken about.
Business Bay, Dubai and multiple payments to developers
Property Talk with Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge with their latest look at the regional real estate market. In this edition the focus is the developing Business Bay, Dubai and the soft market which is benefiting investors with discounts and multiple payments. We hear the reason why from one developer, Deyaar.
Dubai Internet City welcomes Yahoo to the on-line Arab World
Yahoo's entry to the Arab World, on-line, with the definitive agreement to acquire Arabic language portal Maktoob.com has been welcomed by Dubai Internet City. Phil Blizzard talks to Malek Sultan al Malek, Executive Director, DIC, about this significant development as well as the impact of the global economic slowdown.
Sustainability key to higher ROI in the hotel sector
Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect of hotel management and in this report we look at the Six Senses Hideaway, Zighy Bay, Oman. Tara Hammond, Environment Responsibilities Officer talks to Phil Blizzard about their key aspects and says "the ROI is a lot higher than the investment put in".
Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco, Dubai
Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management gives his views on where the market is going, the current state of real estate and reflects back on the highs of 2007. He also talks about how the company started 26 years ago.
Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt 2
Markus Giebel, CEO of Dubai-based developer Deyaar, expresses his views on the purpose behind the group's Dhs500m fund and looks ahead to 2015 by telling Edward Poultney what his plans are for the company.
A confident Jaguar Land Rover Middle East
Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover - ME & Africa, about the importance of the Middle East market, how this market fits into their global picture and how the are riding the worldwide economic downturn.
Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt 1
In this edition of Executive Views Edward Poultney joins Markus Giebel, CEO of Deyaar, who talks through the company's Q2 financial results, explains how the crisis in the real estate sector forced a change in strategy for the group and why the Dubai property market in 2009 cannot be compared to 2008.
Gulf airlines offer new routes and enhancements
Despite the economic slowdown major airlines in the Gulf region appear to be riding the storm. Emirates have announced new destinations for the A380 super-jumbo and Qatar Airways are increasing their flights to Europe, whilst Abu Dhabi's fledgling airline Elite Aviation are expanding their network, as Phil Blizzard reports.
RAKFTZ offers Business Centers in Dubai
Need a meeting room for a few hours, a place to close a deal or secretarial support? The Ras al Khaimah Business Centres in Dubai offer state of the art serviced offices, as Phil Blizzard discovered whilst talking with Zainab Abbas Qambar, Acting Business Centre Manager.
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