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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
The world's tallest stand alone hotel will soon open in the business district of Dubai. Phil Blizzard previews the Rose Rayaan by Rotanna ahead of its opening by talking to the hotel's GM Daniel Mathew about the 72 floor, 333m tall property and what the Rotana's alcohol free brand will offer.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 09 - 2009 at 13:46
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, talks to AMEinfo.com about how the aviation landscape has changed since his appointment in 2007 and what effect the global downturn has had on development plans. We look at how passenger figures at the airport have changed, the costs involved in running an international airport and its various revenue streams.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 08 - 2009 at 13:45
A massive global audience not only saw the final F1 race of 2009 but also the Yas Hotel, the only one in the world with a F1 race track running through it. Stephen Banks, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aldar Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Tourism Summit, Dubai about their marketing strategy and the enormously valuable exposure gained from the F1 race.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 08 - 2009 at 10:55
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is the new base for seaplane operator Seawings and in this part we sample a scenic flight over Dubai and also look at what the club offers. TravelWise is presented by Phil Blizzard who concludes this edition with another hot travel tip and this time it's how to get cheaper flights.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 05 - 2009 at 16:30
An aggressive approach to marketing and development has enabled luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot to ride the current economic downturn. Jean-Claude Biver, CEO, Hublot, talks to Phil Blizzard at 'Leaders in Luxury', Dubai about their philosophy and on the positioning of the market in the Middle East.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 04 - 2009 at 17:31
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and in the latest travel industry news features a raft of new hotel openings on Abu Dhabi Yas Island and more new routes from regional airlines. Whilst Travel Talk looks at the marketing of Ras al Khaimah as tourism destination.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 04 - 2009 at 13:58
Stuart Pearce, CEO & DG, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), talks to Phil Blizzard, in part 2, about the launch of financial resource QFinance and how the QFC is weathering the economic downturn.
Qatar:
Monday, November 02 - 2009 at 16:10
The development of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), since its opening in May 2005, along with its aims and offerings are spoken about by Stuart Pearce, CEO & DG, QFC, in part one of this interview with Phil Blizzard. He also talks about the advantages of being an on-shore platform and the development of new Qatari business.
Qatar:
Sunday, November 01 - 2009 at 14:05
From the largest F1 theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world's biggest superyachts, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has many unique features. This includes Yas Marina Hotel, the only hotel in the world that has a race track running through it, offering guests a private, trackside experience of Sunday's inaugural Formula 1 race. Phil Blizzard reports on the development and the build up to the UAE's first F1 Grand Prix.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, October 29 - 2009 at 12:19
Overlooking the 'state of the art' Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, the latest hotel from Rotana offers a commanding vista. Phil Blizzard races to talk with Joe Batshoun, GM, Yas Island Rotana, who is in the driving seat to welcome their guests and other fans of motorsport.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, October 28 - 2009 at 23:22
From the pit lane of the Yas Marina Circuit Phil Blizzard talks to Ronan Morgan, Clerk of the Course, and the person responsible for the smooth running of the trackside action at the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, October 28 - 2009 at 19:45
The final stages of development on and around Emaar's Burj Dubai are being done by an army of workers in readiness for the December 2 handover. Phil Blizzard reports on the world's tallest building, showing its progress from 2007 through to the latest aerial footage of Burj Dubai, as it nears completion.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 27 - 2009 at 21:11
Split screen viewing for driver and front seat passenger is just one of the innovative additions to the 2010 Range Rover. Phil Blizzard previews the flagship 4x4 which is available with a choice of new engines offering greater efficiency in this luxurious vehicle.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, October 26 - 2009 at 11:05