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Japan pushes UAE ties as the Gulf's strategic importance increases
Moriyuki Aida, Chief Representative for the Dubai office of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) explains why close ties with the UAE are so important to Japan. He talks about on-going funding for projects, how funding has changed since the downturn and what the future holds for projects in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi targets world-class healthcare facilities
Abu Dhabi has rolled out private healthcare insurance for locals and expats as part of its plans to offer world-class healthcare. Zaid Al Siksek, CEO, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, tells Rob Jones about the emirate's plans for healthcare, why it is so high on the government's agenda, how it is trying to attract global medical facilities into Abu Dhabi - and how they will work with Seha - and the need for teaching hospitals to ensure it has good medical professionals working within the UAE capital.
Cleveland Clinic expands GCC presence
Bill Peacock, Chief of Operations at the Cleveland Clinic tells Edward Poultney how the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is developing, what the group's plans for expansion are and how the company is 'knowledge-sharing' with the region's health professionals.
Abu Dhabi University strategic goals
Dr Nabil Ibrahim, Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University talks to Phil Blizzard about their contribution to the development of the emirate, diversification in funding and the opportunities for partnerships and their goal for academic excellence.
Abu Dhabi's Water and Electricity privatisation programme
The privatisation programme, future energy sources and future major projects, including opportunities for the private sector are spoken about by H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, Director of Privatisation, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the Abu Dhabi Conference 2009
Abu Dhabi Undersecretary rallying call to the private sector
HH Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Dept of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi and a keynote speaker at the Abu Dhabi Conference talks to Phil Blizzard on the need of the private sector to lead the Emirate in its 2030 diversification plans and why this is necessary despite Abu Dhabi's enormous financial reserves.
Abu Dhabi Conference calls for private sector to lead
The definitive event for doing business in the UAE's capital called upon the private sector to be the driving force in the diversification of the economy. Phil Blizzard reports on the MEED organised Abu Dhabi Conference 2009, held in association with the Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi.
IMF: Economic diversification key to future GCC wealth and employment
Gene Leon, Advisor, ME & Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund talks to Phil Blizzard on the impact of the economic crisis on the region's capital markets, the various fiscal inputs across the region and the IMF's perception on the way forward. He outlines why economic diversification is so important and gives his opinion on when the GCC will see 'blooming shoots' of recovery.
Using Islamic finance to fund projects
Mohammad Tariq, Head of Treasury, Islamic Development Bank, outlines how businesses can raise capital using Islamic financial tools, such as sukuk. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the types of project financing the bank undertake, the sectors it supports, the return on investment and about why the bank has put in place aggressive growth plans.
DFM: IPO guidelines are being made easier
Fahima Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President, Market Development, DFM, explains to Edward Poultney what initiatives the DFM is undertaking to help companies to list on the exchange and how the IPO pipeline is looking going forward.
DFSA: Strong regulation will help drive UAE financial services
Martin Kinsky, MD, Markets, Dubai Financial Services Authority, looks at what can be expected in terms of future regulations within the UAE financial services sector and why these help encourage business in the region. Plus to talks to Phil Blizzard about the lessons learnt from the financial crisis, the impact in the region and what measures are being put in place.
Stock market spike 'is unsustainable'
Matein Khalid, Advisor - Capital Markets, Bin Zayed Group, tells Edward Poultney how effective the region's response to the financial crisis has been, why the current spike in stock markets is not sustainable and why investors should monitor the telecom sector for future growth.
Governments use capital markets to building growth
David Smoot, CEO, Private Equity, Dubai International Capital, talks on how capital markets are being used by governments and corporates to restructure. Plus he looks at the importance of being open to foreign capital and the change in investor confidence.
Standard and Poor's: Push for transparency must increase
Jan Plantagie, MD & Regional Manager Middle East, Standard & Poor's, tells Edward Poultney what the group is looking for from the regional markets, including a change in banking funding strategies, and the efforts being undertaken to increase transparency in the Gulf including the adoption of international standards.
Creation of the UAE's Union Railway Company
The keynote address by H.E. Hussain Al Nowais at Middle East Rail Projects Conference looked at the creation of the UAE's Union Railway Company. Phil Blizzard spoke to the newly appointed Chairman of this Federal organisation about its mandate, the creation of the 1400km rail network, the construction challenges and expected traffic.
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