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- Introducing a new sport to Qatar - ocean racing - has been far from smooth sailing, with many 'interesting situations' along the way. Tracy Edwards, CEO, Quest International, says organising the Oryx Quest 2005, the world's richest sailing race with a prize of US$1 million, was a difficult but ultimately successful challenge.
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- United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 07 - 2005 at 09:22
- Renowned sailor Tony Bullimore is skippering one of the four multi-hulled vessels competing in the world's richest sailing race, the Oryx Quest 2005. Speaking in Qatar just before setting sail, Bullimore reveals the skills needed for a chance of winning the million-dollar prize.
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- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 06 - 2005 at 15:00
- The global luxury goods sector is worth USD80 billion and is growing steadily year on year. The World Luxury Council aims to help luxury brands market themselves worldwide. Chairman Geoffrey Chamberlain explains how companies will be selected for membership to the exclusive body.
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- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 01 - 2005 at 09:41
- Britain's Prince Michael of Kent visited Dubai to inaugurate the first international office of the World Luxury Council. Prince Michael is on the advisory board of the British Luxury Council, parent body of the WLC.
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- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 01 - 2005 at 09:25
- Dubai developer Nakheel is planning to build six new golf courses in the emirate, in association with golfer Greg Norman. Speaking in Dubai, Norman described his vision for environmentally-sound golf course development in one of the world's driest climates.
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- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 12 - 2004 at 13:48
- World-renowned yachtsman Tony Bullimore will skipper one of the crews in the multi-million dollar Oryx Quest 2005. The multi-million dollar race, which starts and ends in Doha, is being backed by HSBC and the government of Qatar. Bullimore spoke to AME Info Broadcast about the challenge posed by regional waters, and the importance of corporate support for ocean yachting.
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- Qatar: Tuesday, September 28 - 2004 at 08:38
- The Middle East watch and jewellery sector continues to grow. Swatch Group recently hosted a watch event in Dubai with nearly 200 Swatch retailers, hoping to boost sales further. Pierre-Yves Thonney, VP Sales, Swatch, explains the company's strategy for marketing the Swatch brand to the regional youth market.
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- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 14 - 2004 at 09:32
- Korean company LG Electronics is sponsoring the first Emirates International Taekwondo Championship. Taekwondo is Korea's national sport, and Korea's national team as well as the Korean University team will take part. In total, 24 teams from 18 counties will participate in the event, held at Al Wasl Sports Club from 19-22 July.
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- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 11 - 2004 at 16:50
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