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Mohammed Alabbar, chairman of Dubai real estate developer Emaar, is set to take on Donald Trump's role in the Arab version of reality TV show The Apprentice. Sixteen contestants will compete to win a USD300,000 salary running one of Emaar's companies.
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Gulf Eagle flies ahead
The freight industry is undergoing huge growth in Dubai, with Dubai Airport quadrupling in size, a new airport planned for Jebel Ali, and expansions at several ports. Farouk A Najia, Managing Partner of freight forwarder Gulf Eagle Services, explains how his company is adapting to developments.
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Freedom of religion vital for progress
Whether a nation is Islamic, Christian or Jewish, it must allow personal moral freedom and keep religion separate from politics. Former US President Bill Clinton criticised current president George Bush for deliberately manipulating American voters through religion.
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Strong leaders support free press
A free press is vital for social and economic progression in the Arab world, according to former US president Bill Clinton. Arab leaders should not be threatened by the media: it is a sign of strength rather than weakness to share authority and be accountable.
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From black gold to cyber gold
Arab states need to diversify their economies from oil if they are to build a strong future, including investing in renewable energy. Former US president Bill Clinton says Arab leaders should change from being the oil centre of the world to the world's internet centre.
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Strategy for a positive vision
Former US president Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker at the Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai. In the first of a series of four excerpts from his speech broadcast exclusively on AME Info, he considers the chances of a positive future in the Arab world.
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Be unique, not the biggest or best
Competing to be the biggest and the best is not a recpipe for success in today's business world, according to Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter. Instead, businesses should look for a niche and be unique. By being different, companies can gain the advantage over their competitors.
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Strong ideas make strong leadership
Good leaders are made not born, according to former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Strong leaders needs strong ideas: and the wisdom to know when to be flexible and when to be steadfast. Speaking at Leaders In Dubai, Giuliani gave an insight into his own leadership principles.
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The race for global success
Globalisation is rapidly changing the world as we know it, with markets and economies undergoing dramatic and irreversible change. The East is emerging as an economic superpower, with a new Chinese foreign-owned factory coming on-line every twenty-six minutes. Management Strategist Tom Peters looks at how businesses and government should adapt to this brave new world.
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World power through technology
Throughout history, the world's wealthiest people have always been those who commanded the most resources. Today, with the rise of tech barons such as Bill Gates, that wealth and power is shifting. Business strategist Lester Thurow, speaking at Leaders In Dubai, says that this is a symbol of a profound human change that will continue to disrupt the existing world order.
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Spirited debate over leadership
The US's illegal invasion of Iraq provoked heated debate at Leaders in Dubai, between Mohammed Alabbar, Director General, Dubai Department of Economic Development and Rudolph Giuliani, former Mayor of New York. Both men shared the stage to give their insight into leadership excellence in the Middle East and the West.
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Passion for success
Feelings - attitude - relationships: these are the three key absolutes in business success, according to former FedEx VP Frank Maguire. Maguire, speaking at Leaders in Dubai, says businesspeople who are not passionate about what they do may as well give up.
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Technology changing cultures
Technology is bringing irreversable change to cultures and society as well as the economy. Futurologist Alvin Toffler, speaking at Leaders In Dubai, says some of these changes are good, and others are bad. But the revolution breaking up the old system is irreversible, and business and government leaders ignore it at their peril.
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Sweet taste of success
William Heinecke founded Minor Corp when he was just 18 and is now one of Asia's leading entrepreneurs. Minor Corp is launching ice cream and pizza franchises in the region in partnership with Dubai-based Bin Lahej Group. Heinecke, who is also attending Leaders in Dubai, reveals some of the secrets of his own leadership success.
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Banking survey shock results
Research by Barclays into the banking satisfaction of high net worth individuals has revealed some startling results. David Inglesfield, Head of Barclays International Premier, explains how the findings have helped shape the bank's new strategy for wealth management banking.
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