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Abu Dhabi Undersecretary rallying call to the private sector
HH Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Dept of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi and a keynote speaker at the Abu Dhabi Conference talks to Phil Blizzard on the need of the private sector to lead the Emirate in its 2030 diversification plans and why this is necessary despite Abu Dhabi's enormous financial reserves.
Abu Dhabi Conference calls for private sector to lead
The definitive event for doing business in the UAE's capital called upon the private sector to be the driving force in the diversification of the economy. Phil Blizzard reports on the MEED organised Abu Dhabi Conference 2009, held in association with the Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi.
Hublot: Spend and market your way through the downturn
An aggressive approach to marketing and development has enabled luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot to ride the current economic downturn. Jean-Claude Biver, CEO, Hublot, talks to Phil Blizzard at 'Leaders in Luxury', Dubai about their philosophy and on the positioning of the market in the Middle East.
Dubai Gold Securities - the potential of gold ETFs
What is the potential for gold EFT's in the region, how cost efficient are they when compared to physical gold investments? These and many more questions are put by Phil Blizzard to Sameer Meralli, MD, Investments, Dubai Commodities Asset Management. in this interview about the NASDAQ, Dubai listed Dubai Gold Securities.
Dubai Commodities Asset Management on trading of gold
Exploration of gold supply, variations in market demand and the current relatively high price of this precious metal are the key topics of this interview with Sameer Meralli, MD, Investments, Dubai Commodities Asset Management. Phil Blizzard also asks the question "Can the price of gold be a realistic indicator of a country's economic performance?"
DTTAG assists agents in Dubai travel sector
Dubai Tour and Travel Agents Group is an organisation which aims to equip their members to be world class in the travel and tourism services they offer. Phil Blizzard speaks with Leo Fewtrell, GM, DTTAG about their mission and objectives.
Jaguar Land Rover - Middle East an important market
In March 2008 the Ford Motor Company handed over the keys of its luxury British brands, Jaguar and Land Rover, to Indian conglomerate Tata. Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover - ME & Africa, about the significance of this change of ownership, how the group is riding the global recession and the importance of the Middle East market.
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Emirates airline rewards business
Emirates are going that extra mile to help SME's not only across the region, but beyond. Phil Blizzard talks with Theunis Potgieter, VP, E-Commerce, Emirates about the Business Rewards, the benefits and how to participate.
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Diversification from oil key for GCC growth
In part two of AME Info's interview with Masood Ahmed, Director, Middle East and Central Asia region at the IMF, we look at how the countries that diversified most away from oil are looking healthiest in the current economic turmoil. (Please note due to a microphone failure, the sound quality for questions is not to our usual standards.)
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IMF cautiously optimistic on Gulf economics
The International Monetary Fund has released its Spring 2009 economics report looking at the Middle East and Central Asia, and it paints a relatively healthy picture for the region when compared to other parts of the world. While GDP is sliding, Masood Ahmed, Director for the region at the IMF, believes government policies of spending reserves has bolstered GCC economies and had a positive impact on neighbouring countries. Rob Jones reports. (Please note due to a microphone failure, the sound quality for questions is not to our usual standards.)
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Mashreq and China Unionpay launch business relationship
Mashreq, the largest private bank in the UAE, have signed a new business model of cooperation with China's sole national bankcard association, China Unionpay. Phil Blizzard reports on the signing ceremony and looks at the new services being offered.
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Business opportunities for Gulf investors in Thailand
As the country of Thailand celebrates Songkran, the New Year, we look at business and investment in the 'Land of Smiles'. Phil Blizzard talks to Pasan Teparak, Royal Thai Consulate General, Dubai about the opportunities that exist.
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Business opportunities at F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
How would you like to be associated with one of the most glamorous of sports? Richard Cregan, former head of Toyota's F1 team and now general team manager of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management talks to Phil Blizzard about the business opportunities available, from branding to corporate hospitality and even incentive programmes for employees.
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UAE business opportunities with President Obama administration
Doing business with the Obama administration appears to be 'open' to companies in this region, according to Morris Reid, former senior aide to President Clinton. Phil Blizzard asks him which sectors could benefit and why America would want to direct business opportunities away from home.
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Bahrain open for business in Gulf efforts to lead world out of recession
Bahrain is already home to more than 400 financial institutions and 'has room for more' according to Trevor Stokes, Executive Director, Business Development, Bahrain Economic Development Board. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the advantages of doing business from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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