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Simon Cooper, President and COO, Ritz-Carlton
Simon Cooper, President and COO at Ritz-Carlton, talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market about the hotel chain's Middle East expansion, its change in strategy to tackle the global downturn and the benefits of podcasting.
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HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud: Growth plans for Saudi tourism
In an exclusive one to one interview HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, President and Chairman of the Board, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities, talks to Phil Blizzard, at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, about the kingdom's plans to double tourism by 2010.
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H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Pt 2
H.E.Abdul-Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq talks to Phil Blizzard about the present economic situation and who is blame with regards the global slowdown.
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H.E. Abdul Aziz al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Pt 1
H. E. Abdul-Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth and development of the bank, from its early days in the 1960s through to the present day, its growth across the region and the opening of doors in China.
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Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai
Dubai's first low cost carrier takes to the air from June 1st, using Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai, about the service they will offer and the two launch destinations - Beirut and Amman.
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Dr Tidu Maini, Executive Chairman, Qatar Science & Technology Park
Ahead of the recent openning of the Qatar Science and Technology Park, QSTP, Phil Blizzard spoke to Dr Tidu Maini, Chairman, QSTP, about this ground breaking facility with its pioneering techniques in robotic surgery, bio-banks and protein research, often using teleprescence from Cisco to electronically link students with practioners. QSTP is a member of the Qatar Foundation.
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Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari says 'no to the demise of Dubai'
Phil Blizzard talks to Omar Hijazi, CEO, Tejari, the Dubai based e-commerce network that has succeeded in becoming the number-one hub of online trade for businesses and individuals in the UAE, the region and across emerging markets all over the world. He talks about the strong areas of activitity - healthcare, technology and 'still construction', along with government spearheading the economic resurgence, expected in 2010, the 'Made in Dubai brand' and trade initiatives with the US.
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Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman, Kanoo, Pt 3
Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman - UAE & Oman, Kanoo, one of the largest, family owned, group of companies in the Gulf region talks to Phil Blizzard
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Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman, Kanoo, Pt 2
Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman - UAE & Oman, Kanoo, one of the largest, family owned, group of companies in the Gulf region talks to Phil Blizzard
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Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman, Kanoo, Pt 1
Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman - UAE & Oman, Kanoo, one of the largest, family owned, group of companies in the Gulf region talks to Phil Blizzard.
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Abid Junaid, Executive Director ETA Star
Abid Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star talks Edward Poultney through the current state of Dubai's real estate sector from the developers' point of view, and explains what the company is doing to keep ahead of the downturn in the market.
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Mohi-din BinHendi, Pt 2 - Some BinHendi businesses will close
Mr Mohi-din BinHendi, President, BinHendi Enterprises says some jobs will have to go in various sectors of his organisation as they face current economic challenges. Phil Blizzard talks to him about the economic climate, his passion for City 7 TV, as well as his love of boats and fishing.
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Mohi-din BinHendi, President BinHendi Enterprises, Pt 1
BinHendi Enterprises is a UAE, Dubai based, organisation with an extremely diverse portfolio, ranging from luxury retail, to hospitality, construction and even an English language tv station. Mr Mohi-din BinHendi, President, BinHendi Enterprises talks to Phil Blizzard about the early days as DG, Dubai Civil Aviation Department and the transition into the commercial world.
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Khalid al Zamil, MD, Zamil Group, KSA
Khalid al Zamil, MD, Strategic Planning, Zamil Group talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian World Construction Summit on the significance of the KSA Government's announcement on their large investment, and commitment, to construction projects. He also calls for a fresh approach to the way companies in the region manage themselves and in the way they operate.
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Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free, Pt 2
In part two of Phil Blizzard's interview with Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free, he talks about the first day of trading, looks at the growth in revenue, products, staff and achievements along the way. Plus he discusses marketing 'stunts', such as the tennis match between Roger Federer and Andre Agassi on the helipad of the Burj al Arab and the importance of event sponsorship.
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