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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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 17 - 2009 at 09:47
Despite a global downturn in the aviation industry Abu Dhabi based AJA see a buoyant future with their 'Private Airspace' product offerings. Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Mark Pierotti, COO, AJA about their fleet of aircraft, including Airbus Corporate Jetliners and what one can expect in your own 'Private Airspace'.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 16 - 2009 at 17:17
The 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow is the largest to date and has opened with a mood of optimism. Phil Blizzard reports on what can be expected within the exhibition pavilions and from those magnificent men in their flying machines with the daily flying displays over the Dubai Airport Expo.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 20:25
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 09:37
The business and private jet sector of the aviation industry is seeing good growth in the region and manufacturers are looking to the Dubai Airshow to boost their order books. Phil Blizzard talks to Francios Chazelle, VP, Executive & Private Aviation, Airbus Middle East about their fleet and the market in this region.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 17:55
The 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow, November 2009, is set to be bigger in terms of exhibition space than the record breaking event in 2007. Alison Weller, Director, Fairs & Exhibitions, Aerospace previews the show with Phil Blizzard and also talks about the new Emirates exhibition hall. First posted September 2009
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 13:53
The Dubai Airshow is rated as being the third largest in the world, despite being one of the youngest. Phil Blizzard talks to Alison Weller, Director, Fairs & Exhibitions, Aerospace, co-organiser along with the Government of Dubai, about the shows dynamic growth, especially in the previous three events, and also looks at the state of global aviation market. First posted September 2009
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 13:05
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 19:45
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 19:05
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 16:52
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 15:55
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 15:03
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 14:47
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 12:48
Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, and in part two the focus is very much the construction of Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport and the development of Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 09 - 2009 at 13:54