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H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair honoured with MEED 'Leadership in Banking' Award
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank received the MEED Leadership in Banking Award at the Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference in Dubai. Following the presentation he spoke to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the bank and their pioneering approach to retail banking, including the creation of 246 Mashreq Millionaires
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai Pt 1
FlyDubai is regarded as the fastest growing airline in the world and in just two years it now flies to 40 destinations with its fleet of 19 aircraft making almost 700 flights per week. On board the latest version of the Boeing 737-800NG Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai about the development of the airline and also the innovations found on this aircraft.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai Pt 2
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai in part two with Phil Blizzard talks more about the on-board innovations for passengers on their aircraft, the advantages of a single aircraft type fleet and the record breaking summer for passenger traffic. They also discuss the potential growth in the Middle East for the low cost airline sector and the challenges facing the airline industry, as well as the new routes coming on stream.
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OPEC Secretary General voices concern over EU and US financial troubles
In this special interview His Excellency Abdalla Salem Al-Badri, OPEC Secretary General talks to Peter Ward, about economic troubles, Libya's oil agenda and potential division between OPEC member countries.
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H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA talking on Dubai Metro Green Line
At the opening of the Dubai Metro Green Line H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board & Executive Director, RTA, Dubai talks to Phil Blizzard about the development of the entire project. He also talks about the integration of the Green Line with the Red Line, the expected useage and announces the date of the opening of the RTA's next project - the Sufouh Tramway.
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British Business Group sees bright outlook for SMEs in UAE
After nearly 25 years of providing insight and guidelines to local businesses set-up by British expatriates in UAE, the British Business Group Dubai & the Northern Emirates is optimistic that the country's SMEs are thriving. Jonathon Davidson , Chairman & CEO of BBG talks to Phil Blizzard about the group's industry insights, partnerships and assistance programmes for SMEs.
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Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports - $7.8billion expansion for DIA
The Strategic Plan 2020 announced by Dubai Airports will see a massive development of the infrastructure and passenger facilities at Dubai International Airport. Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks to Phil Blizzard about the $7.8 billion programme which is focused on the city airport, rather than Dubai World Central.
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Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt 2 - aviation fundamental to Dubai's economic expansion
In this part Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks about the economic importance of the aviation sector which makes a substantial contribution to the emirates economy. With the expansion outlined by the Strategic Plan 2020 the aviation sector contribution to the Dubai's GDP is expected to rise to 32%. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the developing role of Dubai World Central which opened to cargo traffic in June 2010.
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Dina Howell, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi X pt 1
Saatchi & Saatchi X state they are a global leader in shopper marketing with 350 staff in 16 countries. As one of the fastest growing sectors in marketing we endeavour to discover more about shopper marketing. Phil Blizzard talks to Dina Howell, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi X about the need for an agency focused on shopper marketing, their focus and how it fits with-in the Saatchi & Saatchi organisation.
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Dina Howell, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi X pt 2
The significance of brands versus price, in-mall marketing techniques and the phenomena of teenagers with high disposable incomes are just a few aspects of shopper marketing discussed by Dina Howell, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi X with Phil Blizzard. She also talks about the importance of being 'digital' and getting information to the shopper before they go to the mall and how shopper marketing is the fastest growing discipline, along with internet marketing.
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Kurt Ritter, CEO, Rezidor Hotel Group - solid Q1 results
Kurt Ritter, President & CEO, The Rezidor Hotel Group talks to Phil Blizzard at the AHIC about their development pipeline which will see five new hotels per year, on average, across the region over the next three years. He also talks about their three key brands - Radisson Blu, Park Lane and the new luxury lifestyle brand Missoni.
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Gerald Lawless Pt 2 - Winning the AHIC Leadership Award
The winner of the Leadership Award at this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) was Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group. He talks to Phil Blizzard about this achievement, but first elaborates further on their expansion pipeline.
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Gerald Lawless Pt 1 - Global expansion for Jumeirah group
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group talks to Phil Blizzard about their international activities, which after a two year lull have restarted with the recent opening of their first property in China. He also talks about the pipeline for another four hotels in China, as well as those in other locations around the world, including the Maldives and at home in the UAE.
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Omar Jahameh, CEO, RAK Airways - operating a profitable niche airline
RAK Airways, based in the UAE's northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, was re-launched on October 10th 2010 with fares as low as 10 dirhams. Six months on Phil Blizzard talks to Omar Jahameh, CEO, RAK Airways about their expansion, the need of susbsidiary aviation businesses to achieve the goal of being a profitable niche airline and how they are using social networking to drive traffic to the airline.
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Selim El Zyr, President and CEO, Rotana - regional expansion continues
Rotana Hotels continue their expansion plans across the Middle East, despite regional unrest and in 2011 will be involved in $800m worth of new properties. Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana talks to Phil Blizzard about current activities, changing trends and the value of the MICE sector.
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