AME Info Podcast

QE2 final port of call, Dubai pt 3/3

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:26:40 GMT

What was the atmosphere like when Cunard's QE2 berthed at Mina Rashid, at the end of her long and distinquished career? Join Phil Blizzard, alongside the transatlantic liner to hear the excitement, as the QE2 concludes her sailing life.

QE2 admired by Emirati fisherman pt 2/3

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:07:41 GMT

With history in the making Phil Blizzard captures the atmosphere from the flotilla of vessels accompanying the QE2 as she sails along the Jumeirah coastline, on her way to Mina Rashid, and talks to Emirati fisherman Ali.

QE2 making history in Dubai pt 1/3

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:09:03 GMT

Phil Blizzard on board the sailing schooner Dubai Magic was able to get close up to transatlantic liner, the QE2 and sends this report as she sails past the World islands off the coastline of Dubai on her final journey.

From Clydebank to Dubai, the journey of the QE2

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:27:05 GMT

From construction at Clydebank, near Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1960's the QE2 has sailed the oceans with syle. Her final journey will finish in Dubai and with her imminent arrival Phil Blizzard looks back on the illustrious career of one the most famous transatlantic liners in the world.

DIFC Week focus on financial slowdown

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:55:50 GMT

Phil Blizzard reports on the DIFC Week and its programme of conferences, featuring global and regional financial and economic leaders, and also speaks with H.E. Mohammed Alabbar on the present economic situation.

'Rumours untrue' says Alabbar at DIFC Week

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:32:40 GMT

In an interview with Phil Blizzard, at DIFC Week, H.E. Mohammed Alabbar, Member, Dubai Executive Council, strongly denies the numerous rumours circulating with regards to the financial state of the emirate. He talks about the task force set up to tackle these challenging times and the way ahead.

Torex targets Middle East expansion

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:40:06 GMT

Despite the current economic downturn, Peter Robilliard, MEAP Solution Director for Torex, tells Edward Poultney why he thinks that companies in the Middle East cannot afford to do without the retail software firm's specialist expertise

Nasdaq Dubai and the rebranding of DIFX

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:17:01 GMT

Adena Friedman, Executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Global Data Products, NASDAQ OMX Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the implications of the rebranding of the Dubai International Financial Excange.

QE2 arrival in Dubai eargerly awaited

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:23:52 GMT

The arrival in Dubai of Cunard's QE2 ocean liner is creating excitement and anticipation. Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, Nakheel Hotels, QE2 Enterprises gives Phil Blizzard an insight into the plans to transform it into a luxury floating hotel, moored on the Palm Jumeirah.

Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:16:49 GMT

Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer.

Business jet show takes off in Dubai

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:39:04 GMT

The large number of business and corporate jets at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition is indicative of the boom, across the Middle East,in this aviation sector as Phil Blizzard reports from MEBA.

Bahrain the 'Switzerland of the Gulf'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:17:39 GMT

Bahrain was the first Gulf state to strike oil, but with reserves low the country has been diversifying its business infrastructure. Steve Harrison, Executive Director, Business Development, Bahrain Economic Development Board, explains to Rob Jones how the kingdom is looking to emerging markets to increase investments and attract new business.

Sorouh moving ahead despite slowdown in global real estate

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:37:55 GMT

Gurjit Singh, Chief Property Development Officer, Sorouh talks to Ed Poultney, about project management during the global economic slowdown, as well as a change in the type of customer being attracted to their developments.