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Watch our weekly FX outlook as the Dow Jones reaches the key 14,000 level for the first time since before 2007. Can we main these gains in stocks and FX and what does this mean for gold, which has still to join the stock rally?
Middle East:
Sunday, February 03 - 2013 at 15:57
Video: The largest single-site warehousing complex in the UAE has been opened at Logistic City, Dubai World Central. Phil Blizzard made a visit to view the complex with Paul Maycock, GM, Integrated National Logistics who talks about the facility and the JV between National Trading Developing Establishment, UAE and Integrated Logistics Berhad of Malaysia. Adil Alsmadi, Logistics Director provides an overview of their operations.
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United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, February 03 - 2013 at 11:13
Video: Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai previews the year ahead for the fledgling airline, which will see the arrival of new aircraft and further destinations being added to their ever expanding network. Phil Blizzard speaks to him about the prospect of a second operational hub, which is the model for many airlines of their stature.
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Maldives:
Wednesday, January 30 - 2013 at 13:46
The first airport privatization in Saudi Arabia, using the Build Transfer Operate model, is conducted by TAV Airports Holdings at the Medinah Airport and could be the model for other airports in the region. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the at the 16th Annual Middle East Project Finance Conference, organised by MEED, Dr Waleed Youssef, Director, GCC Regions, TAV Airports Holding Co, explains the key elements of this operation and how privatisation could assist in airport financing in the Middle East.
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United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, January 30 - 2013 at 09:41
Video: Twitter has launched a partnership with Egypt-based Connect Ads to bring a suite of 'Promoted Products' to Mena advertisers. Steven Bond spoke to Shailesh Rao, Twitter's VP of International Operations, following yesterday's press conference. Read the
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Middle East:
Monday, January 28 - 2013 at 15:08
Video: The 16th edition of the MEED Middle East Project Finance Conference is set to open in Dubai, addressing the new market trends and recovery, deal structures and the latest commercial opportunities associated with mega projects in the Middle East region. Matthew Martin, Banking & Finance Editor, MEED talking with Phil Blizzard provides an overview of the conference.
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United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, January 27 - 2013 at 16:48
Some trends are starting to stand out in 2013, including a watch on the dollar/yen, strengthening of the Euro and a decline in the pound. This week will see more announcements from the Fed, which on the back of some strong US employment data, will be crucial to gauge further stimuli policies. We look at what the future may hold for USDJPY and whether US stocks can extend recent gains and break fresh multi-year highs.
Middle East:
Sunday, January 27 - 2013 at 09:52
Video: With the stunning backdrop of a Maldivian Island Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about the launch of their service to Male, the capital of the Republic of the Maldives and the source markets for this service. He also talks about new innovations on board their Boeing 737-800 aircraft and on their achievements during 2012, he said "It was a year of maturity in the development of the airline".
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Maldives:
Wednesday, January 23 - 2013 at 10:46
Video: Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars talks to Phil Blizzard and gives an overview of their global market in 2012, indicating that the Middle East, and in particular the KSA, has not reached its full potential yet. He outlines their strategy for 2013, which includes the launch of their boldest and most dynamic Rolls Royce to date, and also provides an insight into the resurgent luxury car market by UK automobile manufacturers.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, January 22 - 2013 at 12:24
Key themes are still in play as the major currencies dominate the FX trades, primarily with the Bank of Japan looking to extend monetary stimulus policies. Gold, which has lagged the rally so far this year, has risen in line with the dollar against the Yen and with the growth in commodities and could be positioning itself as a safe haven.
Middle East:
Sunday, January 20 - 2013 at 09:18
Video: Dubai is expected to start generating electricity from the sun by the end of 2013, says Matt Mefert, Director of Projects - Middle East & Africa, First Solar. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is to be operated and managed by DEWA, along with First Solar, as Phil Blizzard reports, with 13MW of power being generated in the first phase.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, January 17 - 2013 at 10:37
Video: The Middle East market has driven the global sales of luxury Rolls Royce cars to their highest annual level in the 108 year history of the company. Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars talks to Phil Blizzard about the factors driving this growth, where the UAE and KSA fit into their global sales top 10 and the significance of their bespoke options, with Abu Dhabi boasting the highest uptake in the world.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, January 15 - 2013 at 15:06
Video: All growing businesses are connected to the web but none are safe from cybersecurity threats unless serious precautions are taken. Steven Bond speaks to experts from top security firms in part one of a special report.
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Middle East:
Sunday, January 13 - 2013 at 15:37
Video: With the delivery during 2012 of seven Boeing 747-8 'jumbo' jets to VVIP customers in the Middle East, and with orders for six Boeing Dreamliner 787s, the region is seen as a predominant market for wide bodied jets, configured for private use. Phil Blizzard, on board a Boeing 767, gives an insight into the world of private aviation whilst talking to Captain Steve Taylor, President, Boeing Business Jets about the significance of the Middle East market.
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United Arab Emirates:
Monday, January 07 - 2013 at 10:49
Video: In part two Greg Wiebe, Head of Tax, KPMG International focuses on indirect taxation such as Value Added Tax (VAT), with the key benefit of offering governments a secure revenue source and how it could be introduced in the GCC region. He also talks to Phil Blizzard on the complexity of local taxation rules and regulations for multi-nationals as they expand their business operations, particularly in developing countries.
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United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, December 30 - 2012 at 12:02