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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The journey, from the early days of selling encyclopedias, to being MD of one of the largest duty free operations has been an intriguing 'road' for the affable Colm McLoughlin. In this part Phil Blizzard looks at the early days and the challenges of setting up Dubai Duty Free.
On board a sailing schooner, off the coastline of the UAE's most northern emirate, Phil Blizzard talks to H.H. Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman, RAK Free Trade Zone, about the development of Ras al Khaimah, with special emphasis on tourism and the Free Trade Zone.
Cunard Lines is one of the world's oldest shipping companies and is renowned for its transatlantic and ocean going liners. Following the historic arrival into Dubai of the flagship QE2, and the subsequent handover to Nakheel, Phil Blizzard spoke with Cunard's President Carol Marlow.
Part two of our interview with Adel Ahmed Al Zarouni, MD, Burooj Properties looks at the company's flotation plans, plus he tells Rob Jones about its Shariah-compliant hotel line.
In part one of our interview with Adel Ahmed Al Zarouni, MD, Burooj Properties, he talks about the current real estate downturn and if this will impact development in Abu Dhabi, the current developments Burooj is working on and its project plans. Rob Jones reports.
In part two of our interview with Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Nasdaq OMX Group, looks at the affect the current economic volatility has had on trading. Plus she outlines growth plans to Phil Blizzard, and how it wants to drive volume.
In part one of our interview with Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Nasdaq OMX Group, she explains what the company's partnership with the DIFX, now rebranded Nasdaq Dubai, will mean for the exchange's long term future. Plus, she tells Phil Blizzard why the Dubai Bourse and Nasdaq joined forces and why the emirate is positioned to take a leading role in the financial world.
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The 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher...
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