Face to Face

Peter Riddoch, CEO, Damac Properties, Pt 1/3
In part 1 of our interview with Peter Riddoch, CEO, Damac, the Dubai-based property developer, he talks to Rob Jones about the company's new Tarin Hill development in Kurdistan and the projects it has launched, along with Damac's largest masterplanned community to date, Gamsha Bay, Egypt.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 23 - 2008 at 10:10

Graham Cooke, World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards is the most sought after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry. Phil Blizzard goes 'Face to Face' with Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards, on their global Grand Tour - 'Celebrating 15 years of Excellence'.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 16 - 2008 at 11:26

Tag Heuer rallies bin Sulayem
Joining a celebrity line up as the latest Tag Heuer Ambassador is rallying star Mohammed bin Sulayem. Phil Blizzard talks to the 14 times FIA Middle East Rally Championship winner about his role as an ambassador, his rallying career and his thoughts on regional developments, on and off the rally circuit.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 08 - 2008 at 15:24

Steve Wozniak, Apple Computer Co-founder, in Qatar
Computer icon and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talks to Phil Blizzard about crashing his plane, his alter image Rocky 'Racoon' Clarke, designing a floppy as his 'ticket out of California' and of course Apple. Plus we take a look at a rather unique timepiece on his wrist.
Qatar: Monday, June 02 - 2008 at 09:15

Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group pt 2/2
Gerald Lawless, Executive Director, Jumeirah Group, tells Phil Blizzard of the main challenges the hotel group faces, such as reducing its carbon footprint, along with its financial performance and future transparency. There is a look into the future, such as space-age tourism, as well as the downtime leisure activities of this top-flight executive.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 26 - 2008 at 15:40

Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group pt 1/2
From opening the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai to taking the brand overseas, Gerald Lawless is the personable Executive Director of Jumeirah Group. He talks 'Face to Face' with Phil Blizzard about his background in the hospitality industry, as well as its current challenges.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 21 - 2008 at 17:12

James E Burton, CEO, World Gold Council
Even at $1,000 an ounce, gold 'is below what it ought to be', according to James Burton, CEO, of the London based World Gold Council. He talks with Phil Blizzard about market dynamics and also the launch of Shariah-compliant Dubai Gold shares, as well as the role of the WGC.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 18 - 2008 at 09:18

Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace pt 2/2
Phil Blizzard in conversation with Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace, continues with a look at tourism development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, along with an answer to the question 'Are you running a hotel or a palace'.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 08 - 2008 at 18:50