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Sustainable Energy For All initiative launched at Abu Dhabi's WFES
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon made a passionate 'call to action' at the WFES, Abu Dhabi to make sustainable energy available to all. Following this announcement Phil Blizzard spoke to Michael Liebreich, Spokesperson, Sec-Gen High Level Group on 'Sustainable Energy for All' for an overview of the initiative's key elements - who will benefit, how it will be implemented and the time frame involved. He also talks about the role of Bloomberg New Energy Finance of which he is Founder and Chief Executive.
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WFES opens with launch of 2012 Sustainable Energy initiative
The 5th edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi with a call to action from the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon as he launched the 2012: The International Year of Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Phil Blizzard reports on the event which is expected to attract over 26,000 attendees to the summit which has the theme of Powering Sustainable Innovations.
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Emirates NBD - Economic Review 2011
"A more certain Europe is the necessary economic requirement for 2012" says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD. The final review of 2011 looks at the key global events of the past 12 months and how they have shaped the economic environment and - in particular - the effect on private investments. Starting with the Arab Spring and moving through the year, ending with America looking more positive and Britain in isolation after the 'treaty veto' by Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Swiss Business Council Dubai and 15 years of developing relationships
The Swiss Business Council, Dubai has over the past 15 years been promoting economic, social and cultural relations between the UAE and Switzerland. Peter Harradine, President, Swiss Business Council talks to Phil Blizzard about the aims and development of the organisation, along with its future plans. He also gives an overview of its members which range from SMEs to international companies.
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Sharjah Tatweer Forum develops entrepreneurs and SMEs
The 'Inspiring and Aspiring Entrepreneurs' 2011 Conference organised by the Sharjah Tatweer Forum will encourage young people in the UAE to develop a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. Phil Blizzard talks to Jassim Al Bloushi, Chairman, Sharjah Tatweer Forum about their aims and the key aspects of the conference.
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Emirates NBD - Keep your cash safe for future investment
Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD provides an overview on the economic health of key regions across the globe - from the 'Thanksgiving Season' in America to technocratic Europe and the slowing down of Asia. He talks with Phil Blizzard about the strong UAE sectors of hospitality and aviation and the course of action for private investors in the region.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dubai SMEs encouraged to adopt corporate governance
SME's make up 95% of businesses registered in Dubai and at the moment contribute to 40% of the economic value of the emirate. As a driver to growth Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development, is encouraging SME's to adopt corporate governance as Alexandar Williams, Director - Strategy & Policy Division explains to Phil Blizzard.
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UAE investors advised to be cautious says Emirates NBD
With turbulent waters in the American and European banking sectors, the possibility of a Greek default, and with gold in the $1,800 zone investors should move with caution says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD in this market review with Phil Blizzard.
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UAE's first gold bullion coin is announced
Down on the commodities trading floor Phil Blizzard joins Jeffrey Rhodes, Global Head of Precious Metals & CEO, INTL Commodities, Dubai to talk about the production of gold at this record breaking time and look at the value of other precious metals like silver and platinum. They also talk about the impact of the UAE's first gold bullion 'Khalifa' coin becoming legal tender in the UAE and across the Middle East.
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