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Peter Riddoch, CEO, Damac Properties, Pt 2/3
In part 2 of our interview with Peter Riddoch, CEO Damac Properties, we look at its recent controversy surrounding Palm Springs on Jebel Ali and how this has affected the company's reputation, and discuss other on-going projects in Dubai
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Peter Riddoch, CEO, Damac Properties, Pt 1/3
In part 1 of our interview with Peter Riddoch, CEO, Damac, the Dubai-based property developer, he talks to Rob Jones about the company's new Tarin Hill development in Kurdistan and the projects it has launched, along with Damac's largest masterplanned community to date, Gamsha Bay, Egypt.
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Graham Cooke, World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards is the most sought after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry. Phil Blizzard goes 'Face to Face' with Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards, on their global Grand Tour - "Celebrating 15 years of Excellence".
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Tag Heuer rallies bin Sulayem
Joining a celebrity line up as the latest Tag Heuer Ambassador is rallying star Mohammed bin Sulayem. Phil Blizzard talks to the 14 times FIA Middle East Rally Championship winner about his role as an ambassador, his rallying career and his thoughts on regional developments, on and off the rally circuit.
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Steve Wozniak, Apple Computer Co-founder, in Qatar
Computer icon and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talks to Phil Blizzard about crashing his plane, his alter image Rocky "Racoon" Clarke, designing a floppy as his 'ticket out of California' and of course Apple. Plus we take a look at a rather unique timepiece on his wrist.
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Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group pt 2/2
Gerald Lawless, Executive Director, Jumeirah Group, tells Phil Blizzard of the main challenges the hotel group faces, such as reducing its carbon footprint, along with its financial performance and future transparency. There is a look into the future, such as space-age tourism, as well as the downtime leisure activities of this top-flight executive.
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Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group pt 1/2
From opening the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai to taking the brand overseas, Gerald Lawless is the personable Executive Director of Jumeirah Group. He talks 'Face to Face' with Phil Blizzard about his background in the hospitality industry, as well as its current challenges.
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James E Burton, CEO, World Gold Council
Even at $1,000 an ounce, gold 'is below what it ought to be', according to James Burton, CEO, of the London based World Gold Council. He talks with Phil Blizzard about market dynamics and also the launch of Shariah-compliant Dubai Gold shares, as well as the role of the WGC.
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Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace pt 2/2
Phil Blizzard in conversation with Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace, continues with a look at tourism development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, along with an answer to the question "Are you running a hotel or a palace".
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Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace pt 1/2
In the elegant and majestic surroundings of Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Phil Blizzard gets 'close-up' with GM, Hans Olbertz, and looks at what it takes to run a hotel on the lines of a palace.
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Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President, WTTC
The heavy global economic challenges facing the tourism industry, along with environmental concerns, people and infrastucture, are major issues for world tourism. Phil Blizzard talks to Jean-Claude Baumgarten, CEO & President, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) who expounds on these issues and also cites Dubai, as a case study for success.
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Mehdi Amjad, President & CEO, Omniyat Holdings
The first interview in our new series features a person who has been named as "Young Global leader 2008" by the World Economic Forum. Phil Blizzard talks to Mehdi Amjad, President & CEO, Omniyat Holdings about this accolade, his responsibilities and his introduction, at the tender age of 11 years, into the world of business.
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Emirates - 2007 'A Benchmark of Things to Come'
A multitude of new destinations, massive aircraft orders and more made 2007 a big year for Emirates. Michael Stuart Simon, Divisional VP, Corporate Communications, Emirates reflects back with Phil Blizzard before reviewing the year ahead.
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