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Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pt 1 - 14% growth in 2010
Dubai Duty Free's 27th Anniversary saw record breaking sales of Dhs66.7m ($18.5m) within the 24 hour period, with close on 122,000 transactions. Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free talks to Phil Blizzard about those spectacular figures, their growth throughout 2010 and changing trends, like the Chinese overtaking Russians as top luxury spenders.
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Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail pt 2
Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail talks to Phil Blizzard and in this parts provides an overview of the rail network across the UAE, how it will link up with neighbouring countries and the progress to date, along with the expected time frame of the project.
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Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail pt 1
The development of the 1,500km railway in the UAE will see a massive investment in building this 'state of the art' rail network across the nation. Phil Blizzard talks to Richard Bowker, CEO, Union Rail and in this parts looks at his track record in the railway industry, including senior positions with transport operators like Virgin Rail and National Express in the UK.
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H.H. Sheikh Omar bin Saqr Al Qassimi, RAK Airways
The re-launch of RAK Airways is driven by the rebound in the aviation sector, following the global economic downturn, says H.H. Sheikh Omar Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman, RAK Airways in this interview with Phil Blizzard, who also talks about the development plans for this fledgling airline.
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Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties pt 2
The changing real estate landscape is a key topic as Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties, talks to Phil Blizzard on how their organisation is adapting to the 'new order' in real estate and how this market sector is likely to evolve.
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Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties pt 1
From being a professional banking expert, to being the current CEO of Landmark Properties, Charles Neil talks to Phil Blizzard on banking experiences in the 80's and how the Middle East region surpassed recession in those times.
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Dilip Nijhawan, CEO, Emirates Flight Catering pt 2
Dilip Nijhawan, CEO, Emirates Flight Catering gives a run down on the quantities of some of the main ingredients used on an annual basis to supply passengers. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about future developments of Emirates Flight Catering and how it fits into the Emirates Group.
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Dilip Nijhawan, CEO, Emirates Flight Catering pt 1 - the world's largest
Emirates Flight Catering, with over 6,000 staff, produces an average of 95,000 meals per day for passengers travelling on around 300 different flights. Phil Blizzard talks to Dilip Nijhawan, CEO, Emirates Flight Catering about the logistics of this daily operation which supplies not only flights by Emirates, but also other major airlines which fly into and out of Dubai.
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HH Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi pt 2
HH Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi in his role as Chairman, Finance Dept, Government of Ras Al Khaimah talks about the financial growth of the northern emirate and their target of double digit GDP for 2010.
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HH Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi pt 1
HH Sheikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman, Ras al Khaimah Free Trade Zone talks to Phil Blizzard on the 10th anniversary. They look at key areas of operations, how RAK FTZ is progressing despite the economic slowdown and also the forthcoming World Trade Zone Convention which they are co-hosting in 2010.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 3 - the flightpath ahead
In the concluding part Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai talks to Phil Blizzard about the flight path ahead as Flydubai grows at an astonishing rate. The steady stream of aircraft deliveries will enable the low cost carrier to spread its wings to many more destinations within its arena of operations and we try to reveal some forthcoming routes.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 2 - world's fastest growing airline
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai looks back over the first year of flight operations and how he felt when they launched their services to their debut destination of Beirut, he also talks about the expansion of routes which make them the fastest growing airline in the world.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai pt 1 - Emirates was everything
Flydubai commenced services in June 2009 and as the low cost carrier, owned by the Government of Dubai, enters its second year of operations Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai. In this part they talk about the fascinating start-up process, done with the assistance of Emirates, of the fledgling airline.
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Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari pt 2 - billionaire's row
Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari talking to Phil Blizzard about their flagship development in Dubai's royal enclave of Nad al Sheba and how it is often referred to as the billionaire's row. He also talks about how this project will develop and gives his views on the real estate market.
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Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari pt 1 - the royal enclave
Al Barari are the only family owned and operated property developer in Dubai. Their flagship development is in Dubai's royal enclave of Nad Al Sheba, with villas in the Dhs20m to Dhs50m price range. Phil Blizzard talks to Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari, first about the evolution of their company and the key aspects of their Al Barari project.
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