Suvo Sarkar, GM - Consumer & Elite Banking, National Bank of Abu Dhabi talks to AME Info

National Bank of Abu Dhabi says credit bureau is key

Suvo Sarkar, GM - Consumer & Elite Banking, National Bank of Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard on how retail banking needs to evolve in an ever demanding consumer market, how power will shift to the customer, the convergence of channels on mobile devices and the establishment of a credit bureau.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 22 - 2011 at 22:58

Private Education offers good investment opportunities

Robert S Lytle, Partner, The Parthenon Group talks to Phil Blizzard about the investment opportunities that will arise through the rapid expansion of private education across the Middle East, with substantial returns on the operational aspects, rather than the real estate option.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 20 - 2011 at 12:08
Mohammed al Qamzi, CEO, Zones Corp talks to AME Info

Abu Dhabi Zones Corp integral to 2030 master plan

At the MEED Abu Dhabi Conference Mohammed al Qamzi, CEO, Zones Corp talks to Phil Blizzard about their mandate to provide a one stop shop for industries to establish themselves within the emirate and the part they play in the 2030 Abu Dhabi master plan.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 16 - 2011 at 14:14
Mohammed Omar Abdullah,Undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development talks to AME Info

MEED Conference told Abu Dhabi GDP grows 15.9% in 2010

Mohammed Omar Abdullah,Undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and keynote speaker at the MEED Abu Dhabi Conference 2011 talks to Phil Blizzard about the performance of the non-oil producing sectors during 2010, which saw strong growth for the financial and industrial sectors. He also talks about the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi for foreign investment and the robust growth in 2010 which saw GDP rise to Dhs620bn.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 15 - 2011 at 17:14
Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talks to AME Info

Emirates NBD - private investments impacted by Eurozone issues

Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD provides an overview on the economic health of key regions across the globe, with the focus very much on the Eurozone. In this interview with Phil Blizzard he talks about market conditions for private investors in the UAE.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 24 - 2011 at 11:19

Oman Investment Forum 2011 conference report

The Oman Investment Forum 2011, held at the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat and organised by MEED, gave an insight to the development and diversification plans for the Sultanate of Oman. Phil Blizzard reports on the conference which heard presentations and debates by numerous government speakers and industry leaders from across a diverse range of sectors.
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Oman: Tuesday, October 18 - 2011 at 12:54

Oman implements numerous tourism projects

Adul Wahid Al Farsi, VP Corporate Affairs, Omran, the tourism development arm of the government, talks to Phil Blizzard at the Al Bustan Palace about their tourism targets in terms of the number of visitors and key projects. The interview took place on the occasion of the Oman Investment Forum organised by MEED.
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Oman: Tuesday, October 18 - 2011 at 12:40
Dr Salim Alruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority, Oman

Information Technology Authority Oman key in diversification drive

Information Technology is playing an important role if the diversification and development plans for the Sultanate of Oman. At MEED's Oman Investment Forum 2011 Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Salim Alruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority, Oman about the technology journey which they are taking.
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Oman: Monday, October 17 - 2011 at 13:44
H.E. Yahya Said Al Jabri, President, Capital Markets Authority, Oman talks to AME Info

Capital Markets Authority in Oman

H.E. Yahya Said Al Jabri, President, Capital Markets Authority, Oman talks to Phil Blizzard at the Oman Investment Forum 2011.
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Oman: Monday, October 17 - 2011 at 12:31
Phil Blizzard talks to Nisreen Ahmed Jaffer, DG, Investment Promotion Department, Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development

Oman Investment Promotion & Export seen as key drivers

At the Oman Investment Forum 2011 Phil Blizzard talks to Nisreen Ahmed Jaffer, DG, Investment Promotion Department, Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development. She talks about the important sectors for investment and those countries with the strongest links with the Sultanate.
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Oman: Sunday, October 16 - 2011 at 15:13

Ahli Bank at Oman Investment Forum announce Q3 profits

Strong Q3 results have been announced by Oman's Ahli Bank, indicating the resilience of the Sultanate's banking sector. In this interview, from MEED's Oman Investment Conference 2011, Phil Blizzard talks to Said Addullah Al Hatmi, CFO, Ahli Bank about their financial performance and strategy.
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Oman: Sunday, October 16 - 2011 at 13:56
Phil Blizzard talks to C B Garnish, Deputy CEO, Ahli Bank, Oman at the MEED Oman Investment Conference 2011

Ahli Bank at Oman Investment Forum - a local bank with a regional presence

Banking was one of the key sectors for disussion at the MEED organised Oman Investment Forum 2011 and in this interview Phil Blizzard talks to C B Ganesh, Deputy CEO, Ahli Bank, Oman - a local bank with a regional and international presence.
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Oman: Sunday, October 16 - 2011 at 13:20
H.E. Hamoud Bin Sanjour Al-Zadjali, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman talks to AME Info

Oman banking sector is sound, resilient and profitable

H.E. Hamoud Bin Sanjour Al-Zadjali, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman talks to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Oman Investment Forum 2011, Muscat about the strengths of the Sultanate's banking sector
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Oman: Sunday, October 16 - 2011 at 12:50
H.E. Darwish Al Balushi, Finance Minister, Sultanate of Oman Government talks to AME Info

Finance Minister talks at MEED's Oman Investment Forum 2011

H.E. Darwish Al Balushi, Finance Minister, Sultanate of Oman Government talks to Phil Blizzard at the Oman Investment Forum 2011 about the aims and key aspects of their 5 year development plan, along with how their budget of OR14bn will be used. He explains that the high price of oil, the budget was based on oil at $58, has assisted their financial planning, meaning the issue of development bonds in 2011 has slowed, but anticipates bonds to the value of OR200m will be issued in 2012.
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Oman: Thursday, October 13 - 2011 at 13:08
Nick Nadal, Director, Hawkamah talks to AME Info

Hawkamah and Dubai DED work together to develop SME sector

Nick Nadal, Director, Hawkamah talks about the importance of corporate governance for SMEs and the way the Dubai Department of Economic Development is working on a code for businesses in this sector. He also explains to Phil Blizzard the 9 key pillars of corporate governance and offers three important practices for SMEs to adopt.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 05 - 2011 at 14:46