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World class learning from GEMS at BETT Middle East
At the debut BETT Middle East conference and exhibition Prof Ralph Tabberer, Chief of Schools & COO MENASA, GEMS Education provided the keynote address. In this interview with Phil Blizzard Prof Tabberer talks about theme of world class learning and specifically here in the Middle East.
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HP looks to the future of educational technology
Salim Ziade, GM Middle East, HP Personal Systems Group explains to Edward Poultney at BETT Middle East how the relationship between technology vendors and educational establishments has changed, and how the level of technology is going to evolve over the coming years.
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Aecom on rail development at Abu Dhabi Conference
Thomas Topolski, VP Transportation Middle East, AECOM, talks to Phil Blizzard about the key rail projects in Abu Dhabi and the opportunities these developments will offer to those companies with expertise in this industry sector.
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HSBC at Abu Dhabi Conference on project financing
Declan Hegarty, MD & Head of Business, HSBC MENA, talks to Phil Blizzard at the Abu Dhabi Conference about project financing in the present economic climate and how the raising of capital by bonds is attracting renewed interest.
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Abu Dhabi Undersecretary speaks at MEED conference
HH Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Dept of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi and a key speaker at the MEED Abu Dhabi Conference 2010 talks to Phil Blizzard on 'Delivering the Vision' of the Abu Dhabi 2030 master plan and the working together of the various government departments.
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Greater efficiency drives Abu Dhabi Municipal Affairs
In a new direction to create greater efficiency the Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi has reduced their work force from 55,000 employees to just 5,000. At the Abu Dhabi Conference Phil Blizzard spoke to H.E. Ahmed Mohamed al Sharif, Undersecretary to the department on how this has been achieved.
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Abu Dhabi Conference delivering the future
'Delivering the Vision' is the theme of the Abu Dhabi Conference 2010 whereby both the public and private sectors have the opportunity to form partnerships to enable Abu Dhabi 2030. Phil Blizzard reports from this Meed-organised event.
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Dubai International Jewellery Week set to sparkle
The 15th Dubai International Jewellery Week is set to open with a glittering range of precious gems, contemporary and traditional jewellery. Phil Blizzard talking to Khush Kazmi, Project Manager provides a preview to the show which has attracted over 300 exhibitors from 27 countries to the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Advance Rail Group established to offer expertise
The newly established Advance Rail Group combines the UAE based Al Habtoor Leighton Group and Australia's John Holland to offer expertise in railway development and operations. At MEED's Rail Projects Mena 2010 conference Phil Blizzard talks to Wayne Donnelly, National Strategic Projects General Manager, Advance Rail Group.
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The Green Foundation grows in the UAE
Many old mobile phones, computers and gaming consoles often end up in landfills which are extremely hazardous to the environment. In this interview, Phil Blizzard talks to Dominic Gothard, CEO, The Green Foundation, on turning this trash into cash.
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Regional media agencies need to reinvent as digital formats evolve
Dimitri Metaxas,Omnicom Media Group Regional Executive Director - Digital, explains to Edward Poultney why and how regional media agencies are going to have to change their business models and reinvent their roles, and how digital market spend is growing at the expense of print formats.
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Bargain site targets Dubai's resident community
Ainsley Duncombe, Co-Founder and Director of LowCostDubai.com, explains to Phil Blizzard who the company's main target audience is, how the concept has been met in Dubai, and why the offering has been well-received by the local retail and advertising community.
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How the Middle East is adapting its digital strategy
Dimitri Metaxas, Regional Executive Director -Digital, Omnicom Media Group, talks to Edward Poultney about the role that digital media plays in the regional advertising marketplace, how mobile devices are changing the ways that users interact with the internet and the growth of social media and user-generated content.
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RAK to host World Free Zone Convention
The RAK Free Trade Zone Authority is to host the 10th World Free Zone Convention as the authority celebrates its first ten years of operations. Phil Blizzard talks to Graham Mather, Chairman, World Free Zone Convention on the theme of the convention and also the importance of free zones around the world.
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The future for online advertising models
Edward Poultney talks to Peter Kirwan, Media Editor, Wired UK, at the OMD Predicts conference, about the paywall versus free-to-view debate currently taking place in the online news market in the UK, and the prognosis for the future of digital advertising models.
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