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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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Global brands target consumer interaction
Jody Turner, CEO and Founder of Culture of Future, talks to Edward Poultney at OMD Predicts about global versus local trends, and how international groups are using the digital sphere to interact with their target markets and put themselves at the forefront of consumer consciousness.
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SkyCargo business a strong indicator of economic trends
The variation in the movement of freight provides an early indicator of future global economic trends, based on a number of factors which Ram C Menen, Divisional Snr VP, Emirates SkyCargo explains to Phil Blizzard. He also talks about SkyCargo's contribution to the Emirates Group, looks at new routes from a cargo perspective, including the importance of Africa, and provides a prediction on the global economy.
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Zurich International sees renewed regional growth
Mark Hartigan, CEO, Zurich International Life, Middle East, talks to Edward Poultney about the insurance provider's initiatives in the Middle East, what issues the group's clients in the region are facing and the effects that the downturn has had on personal savings trends.
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UAE near term economic outlook fragile says IIF
Without major reforms the near term outlook for the UAE is fragile according to the GCC Regional Overview from the Institute of International Finance, IIF. Phil Blizzard talks to Garbis Iradian, Senior Economist, IIF, about the results and the required measures for a stronger performance.
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IIF Regional GCC Overview sees return to solid growth
The GCC Regional Overview from the industry benchmark Institute of International Finance shows that the region is seeing solid growth, underpinned by higher oil prices, robust government spending and some normalisation in global trade. Phil Blizzard talks to George Abed, Senior Consultant & Director, Mena Department, IIF, about the findings in their regional report.
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Rotana Hotels looking beyond the GCC
Despite challenging times in the hospitality industry Rotana are on track with their current projects across the GCC. Omer Kaddouri, Senior Vice President, UAE Operations, Rotana, talks to Phil Blizzard about their strategies and how the are keeping a close eye on new markets across the Middle East.
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