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Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt 2
Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, and in part two the focus is very much the construction of Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport and the development of Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport.
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Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports pt1
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, talks to AMEinfo.com about how the aviation landscape has changed since his appointment in 2007 and what effect the global downturn has had on development plans. We look at how passenger figures at the airport have changed, the costs involved in running an international airport and its various revenue streams.
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Stuart Pearce, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre pt 2
Stuart Pearce, CEO & DG, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), talks to Phil Blizzard, in part 2, about the launch of financial resource QFinance and how the QFC is weathering the economic downturn.
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Stuart Pearce, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre pt 1
The development of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), since its opening in May 2005, along with its aims and offerings are spoken about by Stuart Pearce, CEO & DG, QFC, in part one of this interview with Phil Blizzard. He also talks about the advantages of being an on-shore platform and the development of new Qatari business.
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Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality pt 2
Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality talks to Phil Blizzard in this part about their overseaas portfolio which at present includes projects in Morocco and France, and their planned expansion overseas. Plus the impact of the global recession.
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Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality pt 1
On the first anniversary of the opening of their first hotel - The Address Downturn Burj Dubai, Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality talks to Phil Blizzard about the brand and their flagship property, the recent opening of the Address Dubai Mall and how the Palace Downturn Burj fits into the porfolio.
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Shayne Nelson, CEO Standard Chartered pt 2
Shayne Nelson, Mena CEO for Standard Chartered, talks to Edward Poultney about how the region and the banking industry has changed post-financial crisis, when liquidity will return to the system and the future of Islamic banking as a sector.
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Shayne Nelson, CEO Standard Chartered pt 1
Shayne Nelson, Standard Chartered CEO for the Mena region, explains to Edward Poultney how the bank managed to post continued growth over the past year and why its focus on emerging economies is paying dividends.
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Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt 2
Markus Giebel, CEO of Dubai-based developer Deyaar, explains the purpose behind the group's Dhs500m fund, and tells Edward Poultney what his plans for the company are, looking ahead to 2015.
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Markus Giebel, CEO Deyaar pt1
Markus Giebel, CEO of Deyaar, talks Edward Poultney through the company's Q2 financial results, and explains how the crisis in the real estate sector forced a change in strategy for the group and why the Dubai property market in 2009 cannot be compared to 2008.
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Oussama El Omari, CEO, RaK FTZ pt 2
Phil Blizzard continues his conversation with Oussama El Omari, CEO & DG, RAKFTZ,by looking at the economic impact of revenue generated, future development, the importance of trade delegations and inview of the 16% increase in revenue during Q1 what they expect for the rest of 2009.
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Oussama El Omari, CEO, RaK FTZ pt 1
Ras al Khaimah Free Trade Zone with over 5800 companies registered in just under 10 years has one of the fastest growth rates. Oussama El Omari, CEO & DG, RAKFTZ, talks to Phil Blizzard about their growth and what attracts companies to RAK.
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Selim El Zyr, President and CEO, Rotana
Selim El Zyr, President and CEO at Rotana, explains why the Middle East hotel chain was set up, talks about the hotels it has that are due to open or currently under construction and the company's strategy to see it through the downturn. He tells Phil Blizzard about the brands within the group, who they are aimed at and discusses occupancy rates.
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Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, part 2: New routes and Doha airport expansion
In part two of AME Info's with Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, he looks at new routes planned over the coming 12 months, and talks about the 'biggest civil engineering project ever undertaken' in Qatar - the new airport. He also tells Phil Blizzard about the close working relationship between Qatar Airways and Emirates in Dubai.
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Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways: Key challenges and future growth
In part one of AME Info's interview with Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, he looks at the main challenges faced by airline and how the company will position itself to ensure continued growth. Plus he explains to Phil Blizzard what affect the delay to the Boeing Dreamliner 787 has had and how passenger numbers are fairing in the tough economic climate.
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