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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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Dubai gold expert explains the factors driving gold to record levels
As the value of gold reaches a record high of almost $1,800 per ounce Phil Blizzard talks to Jeffrey Rhodes, Global Head of Precious Metals & CEO, INTL Commodities, Dubai about what is driving the value of gold to such a high price, the impact on private and institutional investors and also Treasury Funds of European governments.
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US credit downgrade and Eurozone issues create concerns for UAE investors
Downgrading of US credit ratings from AAA to AA+, uncertain fiscal policies on both sides of the Atlantic and the value of gold going beyond the $1,800 mark are creating very challenging times for the UAE private investor says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD in this review of the market with Phil Blizzard.
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Australian Business Group in Dubai nurtures bi-lateral trade
The GCC is the second largest trading partner for the State of Victoria, Australia, with one of the biggest exports to the region being Toyota Camrys produced in Melbourne. Phil Blizzard talks to John Butler, Commissioner for Victoria - MENA about the trade ties between the UAE and Australia and with more than 15,000 Australians based in Dubai, what local business groups do to boost the economic links.
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