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Despite the contraction in the regional real estate market Cityscape Dubai opens its doors with developers from across the region and beyond focused on completion and delivery of their projects. Phil Blizzard takes a look at some of the projects on display, including those from UAE heavyweights Nakheel, Emaar and Aldar, as he provides a who's who of exhibitors and assess the mood on day one.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, October 05 - 2009 at 18:25
A much reduced Cityscape, Dubai, is the reality of the contraction in the GCC real estate market. Phil Blizzard previews the event with Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape looking at both the exhibition and the conference.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 04 - 2009 at 18:43
Travelwise with Phil Blizzard at the Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa and in the latest travel industry news buoyancy for regional air carriers, new routes on stream from low cost operators Fly Dubai and Jazeera, plus new hotels from Emaar's Address group. Whilst Travel Talk looks at the Dubai Travel & Tourism Agents Group, DTTAG.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, September 29 - 2009 at 14:47
Shayne Nelson, Mena CEO for Standard Chartered, talks to Edward Poultney about how the region and the banking industry has changed post-financial crisis, when liquidity will return to the system and the future of Islamic banking as a sector.
Middle East:
Thursday, September 24 - 2009 at 12:30
Shayne Nelson, Standard Chartered CEO for the Mena region, explains to Edward Poultney how the bank managed to post continued growth over the past year and why its focus on emerging economies is paying dividends.
Middle East:
Tuesday, September 22 - 2009 at 10:24
Exploration of gold supply, variations in market demand and the current relatively high price of this precious metal are the key topics of this interview with Sameer Meralli, MD, Investments, Dubai Commodities Asset Management. Phil Blizzard also asks the question "Can the price of gold be a realistic indicator of a country's economic performance?"
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, September 16 - 2009 at 14:49
Google have launched a new application which enables users to answer questions for each other. Called Ejabat it aims to boost considerably the Arabic content on the internet. Phil Blizzard was at the launch and spoke with Wael Ghonim, Regional Product & Marketing Manager, MENA, Google.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, September 15 - 2009 at 10:10
Alex Grose, Scuderia 250 Supercar Club, talks to Phil Blizzard about this new organisation which allows fans of supercars and luxury motors to drive a range of superb vehicles, without the financial commitment of ownership.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, September 14 - 2009 at 09:23
AME Info is on board the first train to depart from the Nakheel Harbour & Tower station on 09-09-09 giving you a preview of what it is like to ride the metro. Phil Blizzard looks at the layout of the train with its different cabins and other features, as he rides the train.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, September 10 - 2009 at 12:14
Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover, ME & Africa, about product development and evolution of their luxury brands and when new models like the new XJ executive saloon from Jaguar and the 5 litre LR4 will be available in the region. Environmental aspects and hybrid vehicles are also discussed.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, September 08 - 2009 at 15:45
Dubai Metro is set to roll out it debut services on 09-09-2009 with 10 stations operational on the red line. Phil Blizzard looks at the various options available with the RTA's Nol cards and tickets, along with the zone structure of this integrated transport system.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, September 06 - 2009 at 15:40
A Ferrari today, a Porsche tomorrow and a Bentley Continental Flying Spur for a comfortable drive to the capital. Phil Blizzard drives into the world of luxury supercars and discovers you can achieve this motoring dream without being a multi-millionaire.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, September 02 - 2009 at 17:36
Currently Egypt is the Middle East hotspot for software security threats. Johnny Karam, Regional Director Mena, Symantec, tells Rob Jones about the rise in malware in the Middle East as broadband usage increases.
Middle East:
Wednesday, September 02 - 2009 at 14:45
The Dubai Metro, which is due to commence services on September 9, will open with just 10 stations on the red line being ready for operation. Phil Blizzard spoke with H.E. Matter Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), about the decisions behind which stations would open, the time frame for the remainder and why Jebel Ali station is not included in the initial phase.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, September 01 - 2009 at 14:58
Software security companies say that this year they have seen a huge rise in malicious attacks. Johnny Karam, Regional Director Mena, Symantec, outlines to Rob Jones the types of threats that are on the rise, how cybercriminals are taking advantage of the economic downturn and the importance of multiple layers of security to protect a business.
Middle East:
Tuesday, September 01 - 2009 at 14:30