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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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Intel Capital looks at MidEast opportunities
Feroz Sanaulla, Intel Capital's Middle East, Turkey and Africa Director, talks to Edward Poultney about the company's plans for 2009 and which sectors will emerge stronger from the current financial downturn.
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Sabre travels with EmQuest
Sabre Holdings, the world's leading provider of travel solutions, offer revenue increasing products for travel agents and recently signed a 10 year deal with Emirates' travel distribution division EmQuest. Tom Klein, Executive VP, Sabre Holdings talks to Phil Blizzard about their offerings and expansion plans in MENA.
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EmQuest embraces Sabre
The world's leading travel technology solution provider Sabre recently signed a 10 year deal with EmQuest, the travel distribution unit of Emirates airline. Phil Blizzard talks to Naz Nizari, Snr VP - EmQuest about the benefits and usage of such technology, as well as the services offered by EmQuest.
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Emirates NBD launch Sukuk Fund No1
At the launch of the Emirates NBD Sukuk Fund Phil Blizzard talks to Haroon Ahmed, Head of Business Development, EIS on how sukuk compares with global bonds, the attractiveness of the MENA region, the criteria used for the portfolio construction and the possibility of double digit returns.
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IMG sporting business in Abu Dhabi
Big sporting events are now part of the tourism strategy for the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. Phil Blizzard talks to IMG's Greg Sproul about the importance of events like the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, corporate relationships and how sponsorship will be affected by the global economic slowdown.
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Morningstar Inc to provide in-depth research of UAE markets
Independent research and analysis of the UAE equity markets is to be provided by Chicago based Morningstar Inc. On a visit to Dubai Pat Dorsey, Director, Equity Reseach, Morningstar talks to Phil Blizzard about the service they will be providing.
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Daman to offer research on UAE equity markets
Independent third-party equity research of the UAE markets is to be provided to Daman Securities by Chicago based Morningstar, Inc. Shehab Gargash, CEO, Daman, talks to Phil Blizzard about the new service and gives his views on the current economic climate.
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Economic concerns highlight DIFC Week, Dubai
The global slowdown is without doubt the key talking point at the Dubai International Financial Centre's annual programme of conferences, featuring global and regional financial and economic leaders. Phil Blizzard reports on the DIFC Week and also speaks with H.E. Mohammed Alabbar.
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Emaar's Alabbar denies Dubai financial rumours
H.E. Mohammed Alabbar, Member, Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar, in an interview with Phil Blizzard strongly denies the numerous rumours circulating with regards to the financial state of the emirate. He talks about the task force set up to tackle these challenging times and calls for the media to be positive.
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DIFX rebranded Nasdaq Dubai
The Dubai International Financial Exchange has rebranded as Nasdaq Dubai and has launched derivatives trading for the market. Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Global Data Products, NASDAQ OMX Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the implications of the rebranding.
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Emap CEO outlines publishing and exhibition potential in the Middle East
Attending the MEED Abu Dhabi Conference David Gilbertson, CEO of publishing house Emap, spoke to Phil Blizzard about the contrast in business and business potential between the UK and the UAE, as well as prospects for Emap to further its Middle East activities. (Note Emap is the parent company for AME Info and MEED.)
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