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Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free, Pt 1
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.
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H.H. Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman, RAK Free Trade Zone,
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.
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Carol Marlow, President & MD, Cunard
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.
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Adel Al Zarouni, MD, Burooj Properties, part 2: Preparing for an IPO
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.
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Adel Al Zarouni, MD, Burooj Properties, part 1: Abu Dhabi property growth
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.
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Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Nasdaq OMX Group, part 2
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.
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Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Nasdaq OMX Group: Nasdaq Dubai and its future growth
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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James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways Pt 2/2
Following a record summer in terms of passenger numbers and a substantial drop in the price of oil, what lies ahead for the rapidly expanding Etihad Airways. Phil Blizzard talks to James Hogan, CEO, Etihad, about it's global branding, as well as the challenges facing the airline and its contribution to the GDP of the capital of the UAE.
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James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways Pt 1/2
Eithad, the fastest growing airline in the world, had a record breaking number of passengers this summer, has just completed five years of operations and placed, this year, one of the largest orders for civil aircraft. Phil Blizzard talks to James Hogan, CEO, Etihad about this milestone year of 2008.
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Keith Clarke, CEO WS Atkins
Keith Clarke, CEO, WS Atkins, tells Edward Poultney how he thinks the regional property market will cope with the current global credit crisis, and why developers need to start thinking 'green'.
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Abdullah Alsuweilmy, CEO, Tadawul
The Saudi stock exchange is the strongest in the region and has built a reputation for IPOs. Abdullah Alsuweilmy, CEO, Tadawul, tells Rob Jones how the exchange is changing, why it has opened up to foreigners and the affects the current global turmoil will have on the country's market.
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Tom Healy, Chief Executive Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, pt 2 - future plans for the ADX
In the second part of our interview with Tom Healy, Chief Executive, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, we discuss the market's main competitors, whether the UAE needs bourses in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, future plans and its deal with the New York Stock Exchange Euronext. Rob Jones reports
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Tom Healy, Chief Executive Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, pt 1 - the global turmoil
In part one of our interview with Tom Healy, Chief Executive, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), he discusses the impact of the global financial turmoil on the UAE capital's market. He tells Rob Jones how it has affected investor confidence, the reaction of foreign investors and how the downturn will impact IPOs.
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Marwan Boodai, CEO Jazeera Airways, part 2/2 - a low-cost airline 'with a twist'
Jazeera Airways describes itself as a low-cost airline with a twist. In part two of our exclusive interview, CEO Marwan Boodai tells Rob Jones, how the high oil prices have affected the business, its plans for expansion and why the company first set up its offices in a multi-storey car park.
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Marwan Boodai, CEO Jazeera Airways, part 1/2 - dodging the bullet
The airline sector is suffering from high oil prices and falling passenger numbers. But Jazeera Airways remains upbeat. In part one of our exclusive interview, CEO Marwan Boodai tells Rob Jones why the company has a positive outlook, why the Middle East needs more open sky policies and how the company will compete with FlyDubai.
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