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GIBTM showcases MICE travel sector in Abu Dhabi
The Gulf Business Incentive Market is aimed at a niche sector of the travel industry, MICE which is meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. With a downtown in mainstream tourism suppliers and operators are looking towards MICE to boost revenues, as Phil Blizzard reports.
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Dubai Boat Show stays afloat with more super yachts
The 2009 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show is bouyant with a big increase in super yachts and new exhibitors, despite the sinking feeling of the global economies. Phil Blizzard talks to Trixee Loh, Snr VP, Exhibitions & Events, Dubai World Trade Centre, about this years event.
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Arabian World Construction Summit 2009
'Business sustainability in a challenging market' is the theme of Meed's Arabian World Construction Summit this year. Phil Blizzard reports on the event, along with opinions from Dr David Fisher, pioneer of the rotating tower, Saudi Arabia's Zamil Group MD Khalid al Zamil and Abu Dhabi's Abdul Majeed al Fahim.
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HH Sheikh Ahmed address key aviation sector
Watch the address made by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, President Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman Dubai Airports and Chairman of Emirates, to aviation industry delegates when he launched the debut MRO Middle East event for those involved in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.
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World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi
The 2nd World Future Energy Summit, presented by Masdar, shines the spotlight on Abu Dhabi's commitment to a cleaner more sustainable environment. Phil Blizzard reports on the summit - it's exhibitors, speakers and some rather interesting technological developments.
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Experts debate draw of Coastal Projects
Industry experts at the MEED Coastal Projects conference in Dubai gave updates on the extent of progress of their developments and spoke about the future of luxury projects given the current financial conditions. Edward Poultney reports
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Eurocopter at Dubai Heli Show
Eurocopter flew in a range of aircraft to their stand at the Dubai Heli Show, displaying both miltary and civilian craft. Phil Blizzard spoke to Xavier Hay, VP, Sales & Customer Relations, Eurocopter about their markets and also the collaboration luxury brand Hermes.
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Middle East Business Aviation Show opens in Dubai
The Middle East Business Aviation exhibition has attracted, in record numbers, high flyers from the aircraft manufacturers, leasing companies and potential customers. Phil Blizzard tightens his seat belt, ready to land, with this report on the first day of the event.
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Key decision makers at Abu Dhabi Conference.
Under the banner of 'A vision for economic development in the UAE capital' key decision makers, government officials and leading industry figures came together at the MEED Abu Dhabi conference, as Phil Blizzard reports. The report includes the views of key business people in the region, such as Mohammed Omar Abdulla, Under Secretary, Department of Planning & Economy, Abu Dhabi, James Hogan, CEO of Etihad, Adel Al Zarouni, Managing Director of Burooj and David Gilbertson, CEO of publisher Emap.
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Moor your boat in Schumacher Tower, Abu Dhabi
Fancy sailing your luxury boat right into the lounge of your sea level ultra luxury apartment on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi! Joachim Swensson, Chairman, PNYG with Phil Blizzard, talks us through the Michael Schumacher World Champions Tower.
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Tameer tower claims world's biggest screen
Tameer unveiled its latest project at Cityscape, the 120 storey Anara Tower, close to Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Designed by green architects Atkins, Tameer says the mixed-use tower will be environmentally friendly. Also on its stand was its Dubailand-based Podium Tower, which will boast the largest media screen in the world once completed reports.
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Dubai Lifestyle City - Tuscany outside of Italy
Italian style, with the appearance of Tuscany, is the theme for Dubai Lifestyle City. Mashook Seyed, Executive Director talks to Phil Blizzard about the concept and the branded partners associated with the project, which is located in Dubailand.
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Deyaar, change of direction
Markus Giebel, CEO, of Dubai based Deyaar Development PJSC, talks to Phil Blizzard about the change in direction of their key strategies, as well as their involvement in the Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower, Abu Dhabi.
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Sorouh confident of Abu Dhabi growth
Sorouh's Chief Operating Officer Samer Abu Hijleh tells Edward Poultney that, despite the uncertainty shadowing global property markets, Abu Dhabi's real estate sector has a golden future ahead.
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Meraas Launches the $350bn Jumeirah Gardens
Jumeirah Gardens is a massive re-development process targeting the area stretching from the west side of Sheikh Zayed Road all the way down to Safa Park borders. The project incorporates 8 landmarks including 1 Dubai Tower and 1 Park Avenue. Darine Wehbi looks at the masterplan unveiled for the first time in Cityscape Dubai 2008.
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