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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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Saeed Ahmed Saeed, CEO, Limitless
Limitless has a number of projects underway around the Middle East, including the 70km Arabian Canal in Dubai, creating a new waterway and homes for 2.5 million people. Saeed Ahmed Saeed, CEO, Limitless, tells Rob Jones his plans for the company, its international expansion and the projects it has undertaken, plus gives an update on the Arabian Canal.
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Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline
Emirate's President Tim Clark talks to Phil Blizzard on the complexities of running an airline in these globally financially challenging days. Along with the new Emirates Terminal 3, Clark discusses delays in aircraft supply, new routes and whether supersonic aircraft would be a sustainable option in the future.
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Ken Livingstone, former London mayor
The former major of London, Ken Livingstone talks to Phil Blizzard about the need of a good transport system to make Dubai work, global sustainability and 'local' generation of energy. He also exponds on key projects he would like to see implemented and the effect of the global economy on the development of London.
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Michael Shvo property marketing guru
New York based Michael Shvo was in Dubai for the launch at Citscape of the W Hotel, Manhattan. Phil Blizzard spoke to the real estate marketing guru on the proposition of 'Dubai versus Manhattan' for investors, as well as the affect of the global economy on property values.
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Osman Sultan, CEO, du, Pt 2/2
In part two Phil Blizzard talks to Osman Sultan, CEO, 'du', about the develompment of du, the prospect of VOIP in the UAE and what the future might hold for telcomms, plus a look at du's CSR during the month of Ramadan.
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Osman Sultan, CEO, du, Pt 1/2
Osman Sultan is CEO of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company "du', the second telecoms operator in the UAE. In part one Phil Blizzard asks about their development, market position and the question of choice in a duoploy environment.
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Naresh Goyal, CEO, Jet Airways
Phil Blizzard talks to Naresh Goyal, CEO, Jet Airways about heading up and owning the second largest Indian airline, the challenges along the way and the flight path he took, from graduating in commerce in 1967.
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