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Video: The economic climate is now right for the private sector to be involved in the numerous projects across all sectors says Bassel Shoriah, GM, Utilities % Transport Sector, PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance, Egypt. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi he talks about the range of projects in MENA's largest PPP and also about the framework and legal structure of the programme.

Video: The construction of a new expressway into Turkey will change the 'shape of international trading' says H.E. Mohammed Al Derajy, Minister of Housing & Construction, Iraq in this interview with Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi. The ministers gives an overview of the project requirements which will include the construction of more than 2.5 million housing units, 7000km of local roads, 900km of expressways and 70 bridges. He also reveals his 'golden triangle' - their requirements when dealing with investors, contractors and developers.

Video: Following their best ever year Abu Dhabi based Royal Jet is seeing significant growth in 2012, with a record breaking Q1. Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard about their progress to date and the sectors which contributed to 15% growth in Q1. He also talks about the successful medi-vac of Chinese workers in Africa and the challenges facing the co-existence of private and commercial aviation.

The weekly update discusses the prospects for a recovery in the markets if Germany softens its stance towards austerity in the Eurozone periphery and also assesses the Facebook effect. Gold prices are also under the spotlight as markets feel pressure.

The Galleria, Sowwah Square in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Central Business District will be the Capital's luxury lifestyle destination when it opens in 2013. Phil Blizzard talks to Kenneth A Himmel, President & CEO, Related about their venture with Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality and what world class retail destination will feature.

The fastest growing aspect of technology is the explosion of Big Data within organisations and one which will create challenges for any CIO. Pat Gelsinger, President & COO, Information Infrastructure Products, EMC talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of Data Analysis for enterprises and how Big Data value can increase following analysis.

With the backdrop of the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah hotel, which is set to open in Q3 2012, Phil Blizzard talks to Tala Jassim Al Bahar, CEO & Chairman, IFA Hotel and Resorts about the hotel and the associated development on Dubai's iconic man-made island. With projects stretching from the USA to Europe, the Middle East and across to Asia, as well as South Africa we have an overview of the development strategy of IFA.

Video: Watch the weekly update as we ask if the sell-off in risk assets can continue. We take a look at the struggling EURUSD, the expectations for Eurozone Q1 results and at the gold price.

Video: A review of the real estate market in Abu Dhabi by Cluttons indicates that the softening of rent, in both the residential and commercial sectors, continued during Q1 2012. Phil Blizzard talks to Paula Walshe, Associate Director, Cluttons LLC, Abu Dhabi about key trends and what might be expected in the property market during 2012.

Video: Samir Shah, Chief Business Officer, Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange talks to Phil Blizzard on the operation of the first exchange in the Middle East for the trading of Copper Futures, which went live in April 2012.

BBM enabled apps is one area of focus for Blackberry says David Schifman, Director of Developer Marketing, RIM. Talking to Phil Blizzard he outlines the key strategies for Research In Motion, which includes greater engagement with the developer community. He also talks about what can be expected in the future and the challenges facing the telecom sector.

Global markets digest the less than spectacular payrolls data from the US on Friday and the Euro weakens in the lead up to the French and Greek elections. We look at what this means for EURUSD and also for WTI oil.

Video: A roundup of the key travel and tourism news stories from the Arabian Travel Market and beyond. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation. Qatar Airways announces new routes and Phil Blizzard talks to some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.

Video: The theme for this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by MEED and The Bench, was 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape'. With collaboration and innovation Phil Blizzard reports from Madinat Jumeirah at the event which saw the participation of regional and global hotel brands, investors and hotel owners.

Video: Hilton Worldwide are to become one of the largest hotel operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a programme of 14 properties and almost 7000 rooms in the next two years. At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion plans across the region and how they are adapting to the changing landscape.