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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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Melbourne looks to attract Middle East businesses with R&D tax credit system
The Middle East and North Africa Victorian Government Business Office aims to entice Gulf companies with its newly started R&D credit tax system. John Butler, Commissioner for Victoria, talks to Phil Blizzard about investment gains and robust business partnerships between the GCC countries and Australia.
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Thomson Reuters launch Islamic Indices in Middle East pt 1
Investment based on the principals of Islamic Finance is growing at over 15% annually making this $1 trillion dollar industry. Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Thomson Reuters talks to Phil Blizzard about the introduction of Islamic Indices, similar to the Dow Jones offerings, and their development over the past 15 years.
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Thomson Reuters launch Islamic Indices in Middle East pt 2
Islamic Indexing 2.0 requires transparency and lower cost information research and that will lead to greater number of transactions says Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Thomson Reuters and that will lead to greater number of transactions and greater growth. He talks to Phil Blizzard about how this will be embraced in the Middle East and renounces a perception that Islamic Finance is linked to terrorism.
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Global Economic Advisor says double dip recession unlikely
A double dip global recession is most unlikely says Professor Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Global Economic Advisor, MasterCard Worldwide and in conversation with Phil Blizzard states why. Prof Hedrick-Wong is also the HSBC Visiting Professor of International Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
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Volvo goes green in the construction industry
At the Arabian World Construction Summit Phil Blizzard talks to Patrik Achtman, Director, Project & Structured Finance, Volvo Construction Equipment, about the changing demographics of the industry in the Middle East and also the development of hybrid vehicles and construction equipment as they become more green.
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Iraq Law Alliance insight to doing business in Iraq
The potential business opportunities in the reconstruction of Iraq are very significant, especially for the construction industry. In this interview with Phil Blizzard, at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, the procedures for conducting business in Iraq are highlighted by Thomas Donovan, Managing Partner, IRAQ Law Alliance who states that these procedures do vary between the two jurisdictions of the country.
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Saudi Arabia industrialization strategy is key to diversification
Ahmed Al Bader, National Industrial Strategy Consultant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia outlines their vision for the development of the industrial sector in the diversification plans for the country. At MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit he also talks to Phil Blizzard about MODOM the Industrial Property Authority and its role in the growth of the industrial sector.
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Drake and Scull eye construction projects outside UAE
Khaldoon Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says competition from construction companies from both China and Turkey is impacting their business in the region. At the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi, organized by MEED, he talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of his company and also about the impact of regional unrest.
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Business Process Outsourcing - Silah Gulf, Baharain
The National Call Centre, Bahrain aims to offer Business Process Outsourcing services, which are world class, to organisations across the Gulf. Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silha Gulf, Bahrain explains to Phil Blizzard what they offer, the benefits to companies from the perspective of both the financial advantage and skills offered, along with Silah Gulf's association with Merchants in the UK.
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Business Process Outsourcing - The key elements
From managing your call centre to processing invoices and insurance claims Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) enables companies to focus on their core areas of expertise. Phil Blizzard talks to Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silah Gulf, Bahrain, on the types of processes which may be outsourced and about the advantages for organisations taking this route for their back office activities.
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EmQuest offers travel agents new business tools from Sabre
EmQuest, a division within the Emirates Group, are offering travel agents a raft of new business tools to enable greater efficiency and connectivity. At the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, Phil Blizzard spoke with Naz Nizari, Senior VP, EmQuest about the new award winning Sabre Red platform,Graphical Use & Profile, plus how the industry is embracing social networking and the associated security issues.
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Luxury AYCER yacht produced in UAE
The AYCER 110' is a Dhs6m luxury yacht manufactured entirely in the UAE by Ras Al Khaimah based Aycer Yachts. Phil Blizzard previews this luxurious vessel and talks to Patrick Van Der Elst, Managing Partner & Yacht Designer, Aycer Yachts about this bespoke creation and how the luxury yacht business is evolving.
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