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Living the VIP life
What are the biggest demands that VIPs make when visiting the region? Tracy Burt, Managing Partner, Club Concierge looks at the needs of the rich and famous, and how easy it is to fulfil them.
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VIP secrets revealed
Busy celebrities and VIPs rely on concierge services when travelling around the world. Andrew Long, COO and Ten UK, which recently linked up with Dubai-based Club Concierge, gives a glimpse into the world of the rich and famous
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Playing with Pros
Golf lacks the mass market appeal of football, as well as the huge youth audience that other sports attract. So why is it still so appealing to marketers? Peter German, Senior Vice President, IMG looks at the reasons.
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Dunes and bunkers
Design associates for Ernie Els' Dunes golf course look at progress and the unique features of the course, as the desert is transformed from red to green.
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From sand to grass
Dubai Sports City has moved from design to construction, with the desert beginning to be grassed over for features such as Ernie Els' Dunes golf course. Khalid Al Zarooni, President, Dubai Sports City, looks at whether DSC could be a future Olympics site.
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Big top in Dubai
Cirque de Soleil is bringing its "grand chapiteau" or big top to Dubai. Milan Rokic, Marketing Director, Cirque du Soleil looks at the logistics of getting such a huge show to the Middle East.
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Passion for golf
What is it about golf that makes it so addictive? And is it still a rich man's sport? Greg Sproule, MD, IMG ME also looks at whether doing business on the golf course takes the pleasure out of the game.
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Goldenballs of the future
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson visited the UAE to speak about the Manchester United Soccer School being established at Dubai Sports city. Among the questions asked: do privileged Gulf children have enough drive to strive for excellence in the beautiful game?
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A juicy business
Times change and tastes change, with consumers increasingly looking for healthy and exotic drink choices. Smeha Fallakha, Marketing Manager, Lacnor looks at the fruits of the future.
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Interview: Bob Geldof
In an exclusive video interview on AME Info, musician and activist Bob Geldof talks to Phil Blizzard about why his passion for music continues after thirty years in the business.
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Fusion of style
High disposable income and a large youth demographic are creating a strong niche market for style products in fashion, music and accessories. Adam Taylor, event manager for style expo Fusion 2006, looks at the sector's potential.
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Farewell to souqs
The retail of electronic goods is seeing a big switch from souqs and streets to shopping malls, according to Chris Rae, Sales Director, Source IT. But the "grey market" of unofficially distributed goods continues to be a problem.
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All shopped out
Shoppertainment is the big thing in the Gulf, according to the latest research from ACNielsen. In the past year alone shopping has boomed in popularity as an activity, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Piyush Mathur, Regional MD, ACNielsen, reveals why.
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Fun transcends culture
Finding themes that transcend cultures is key to creating universal entertainment brands, according to Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks. Rasulo says that Disney products are culturally adapted for each region, but the basic consumer need - family fun - is successful worldwide regardless of different histories and traditions.
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Cricket charges forth
Cricket's popularity continues to grow worldwide, even in China, despite the competition posed by other sports, according to ex West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. Lloyd, now an ICC match referee, believes that one-day games are key to attracting new fans.
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