Keeping in touch with the office is key for most business travellers and Oman Air has employed the latest technology to allow the usage of mobile phones. Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air talks to Phil Blizzard about their new aircraft, the technology on board and the new routes they are bringing on stream.
Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air talks to Phil Blizzard about the carrier's heritage and how it has evolved from being a regional carrier to become the international flag carrier for the Sultanate of Oman.
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is the winner of the AHIC 2010 Leadership Award. Phil Blizzard spoke with Sheikh Sultan after he received the award at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about ADTA's development strategies and what it meant to win.
Phil Blizzard talks to Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management about their changing focus in the real estate market and what can be expected, across the region, during 2010.
The state of the property market across the UAE at the end of Q1 2010 is the focus as Phil Blizzard talks to Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management. New rental laws in Abu Dhabi will impact rent in the capital and, perhaps, across the UAE and the the cost of 'property management' is also discussed.
Josef Kleindienst, CEO, Kleindienst Group, talks about the diversity of the The Heart of Europe islands, part of Nakheel's The World project. He explains to Phil Blizzard that despite the offshore location, utilities will be 'green' and for villa owners solar power units will generate surplus electricity which can then be sold on.
This edition of Face to Face is from Germany, the island, in the heart of The World, Dubai. Phil Blizzard joins Josef Kleindienst, CEO, Kleindienst Group, to talk about its involvement in this ambitious project, the activities of the group and the effect of the changing global economy.
In this key interview HE Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi, DG, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority talks to Phil Blizzard about the mood of the industry and the development of the UAE capital as a major tourist destination with a strong focus on events. With more hotel rooms available tourist numbers will increase, attracted by the year round calendar of events which range from culture to sport.
In the second part of Face To Face with Nasser Al Shaali, CEO, Gulf Craft, he talks to Phil Blizzard about the manufacture of superyachts, the reducing economic advantages of having production facilities in the region and how 'red tape' associated with sailing is hampering the development of yachting in the Gulf.
Nasser Al Shaali, CEO, Gulf Craft is head of the UAE's most prolific manufacturer of yachts and superyachts. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the development over Gulf Craft from its simple beginnings 28 years ago and how they are now supplying boats across the globe.
Abu Dhabi investment company Aabar has a portfolio which is as exciting as it is diverse -ranging from real estate to F1 motorsport and even future sub-orbital space flights with Virgin Galactic. Phil Blizzard talks to Mohamed Badawy Al-Husseiny, CEO, Aabar Investments PJSC, on various aspects of their portfolio, the challenges of 2009 and their aims for 2010.
The Lord Mayor of the City of London is the global ambassador for the whole UK based financial services industry and he made Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) the first stop on his world tour. Phil Blizzard spoke to Alderman Nick Anstee on the 'mood' of the UK's financial centre, "rebuilding trust", the City's relationship with Dubai and in particular resolving the issue of financing Dubai World from a UK perspective.
At the Dubai International Motor Show 2009 unveiled the smaller and more agile Rolls Royce Ghost. Following the regional launch Tom Purves, CEO, Rolls Royce spoke with Phil Blizzard on the new position of the Ghost and how the market was performing in these challenging times.
Khaldoun Tabari, Vice Chairman & CEO, Drake & Scull, looks back at his 10 years of ownership of the UAE operation. He talks about the growth of the company, its decision to float on the DFM, the recent takeover of Passavant Roediger and the affects of the global downturn.
Luxury retailer Harvey Nichols has a heritage stretching back to 1813, the year they opened their first store in London. Joseph Wan, CEO, Harvey Nichols talks to Phil Blizzard about their present day operation, the overseas expansion and the importance of their presence in Dubai, which is in association with the Al Tayer Group.
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