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MEBA 2012 at Dubai World Central attracts a fleet of executive jets
The Middle East Business Aviation 2012 show has attracted exhibitors from across the world and a fleet of world class business jets. Phil Blizzard reporting from Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, which is hosting its first major aviation event, is joined by Ali Al Naqbi, Founder, Middle East Business Aviation Association.
J M Marquis Dubai Pt 1 - Worlds tallest hotel opens
Audio: The world's tallest hotel, standing at 355m has opened in the heart of Dubai with their focus being very much the convention market. Phil Blizzard meet up with Rupprecht Queitsch, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai to talk about the positioning of the property and the significance of the recent announcement by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum for the go-head to complete of the hotels second tower, which will take the number of rooms to beyond 1600.
J M Marquis Dubai Pt 2 - newest hotel for Emirates Group
Audio: Phil Blizzard meets up with Rupprecht Queitsch, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai to talk how this Emirates Group hotel will be integrated into their network, and in particular their premium class passengers, as well as the impact of two major hospitality brands, the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah and The Conrad, opening in the city. He also talks about the growth of the MICE sector which will eventually contribute to 50% of their business and the prime markets for their convention facilities.
MEBA set to open at Dubai World Central
Audio: Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport is the new venue for the bi-annnual Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show. In this preview to the event Phil Blizzard talks to Ali Ahmed Al Naqbi, Co-Founder, Middle East Business Aviation Association about the growth of the show, the range of aviation services at the exhibition, including several new sectors and the aircraft which will be on static display.
Abu Dhabi global leader for bespoke Rolls Royce
Audio: Abu Dhbai tops the world in sales of bespoke Rolls Royce cars, with spoke version costing over 2.3million dirhams. Phil Blizzard talks to Kadhim al Helli, Brand Manager, Rolls Royce, Abu Dhabi Motors about the creativity and options available with the various bespoke options - which range from light to heavy. He also talks about the state of the luxury car market where Abu Dhbai is expected to see sales of more than 130 luxury Rolls Royce cars during 2012.
TravelTalk Pt 2 - Holiday Inn 60 years and regional expansion
Audio: Travel Talk looks at the 60th Anniversary of Holiday Inn with Phil Blizzard talking to Spence Wilson about some of the innovations which they introduced into the hospitality industry - from technology to the first use of credit cards. Pascal Gauvin, COO, India, MEA provides an overview of the regional presence of Holiday Inn and their expansion plans.
TravelTalk Pt 1 - Dreamliner in Doha, Emirates profits and Holiday Inn 60 years
Audio: Travel Talk looks at the 60th Anniversary of Holiday Inn with Phil Blizzard talking to Spence Wilson, son of the founder, and also Pascal Gauvin, COO, India, MEA on regional developments. Travel News includes profits announced by Emirates Airline and Air Arabia, the arrival Qatar Airways Dreamliner and the opening in Dubai of the world's tallest hotel. Plus news on Dubai openings for The Conrad and Fairmont Palm Jumeirah.
Abu Dhabi economy on track to reach Vision 2030 goals
The Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 plan expects revenue from the non-oil sector to account for 60% of the GDP. At the 7th Annual MEED Abu Conference Phil Blizzard talks with H.E. Mohammed Omar Abdulla, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, about their economic performance, SMEs, DFI and the new Industrial Development Bureau, along with emerging investment opportunities.
Jeffrey Singer, CEO, DIFC - Shifting Centre of Gravity pt 1
Audio: Jeffrey Singer, CEO, Dubai International Financial Centre gives his views on the "Shifting Centre of Gravity" and the positioning of both Dubai and The DIFC with regards the change in trade flows. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the primary source of growth in the DIFC now coming from some of the BRIC countries.
Dubai position as trade hub extremely strong - Chief Economist, Middle East, Citi
Audio: The DIFC Forum 2012 had the theme of 'The Shifting Centre of Gravity' and on that Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Farouk Soussa, Chief Economist - Middle East, Citi for his interpretation. The economist also talks about key factors which determine the price of oil and the impact of the US becoming energy self-sufficient. On the subject of major projects he calls for the need to question their sustainability and economic viability, and made calls for co-ordination to avoid 'follies in replication'
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair opens DIFC Forum
Audio: The theme for the 2012 DIFC Forum is 'The Shifting Centre of Gravity' and the essence of this is explained by H.E. Abdul Aziz al Ghurair, Chairman, DIFC Authority Board of Directors. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the event he gives his views of this shift, the role the DIFC can play with emerging markets and the importance of China, along with the key focus of the DIFC in 2013.
UAE spearheading surge in Middle East online travel sales
Audio: On-line travel spend in the UAE during 2011 reach $4.7bn and is expected to double by the end of 2014, according to research released by Travelport, with Middle East on-sales to top $15.8bn. Phil Blizzard talks Rabih Saab, President & MD, Travelport, MEA about the key factors driving this growth, how on-lines will impact off-line travel agencies and the technology available to make access to data, both on-line and off-line, more streamlined.
NYPD fire expert calls for tower block rescue mapping in UAE
Audio: New York Police Department fire expert calls for the mapping of all high rise buildings in the UAE to create plans to facilitate rescue operations from burning tower blocks and skyscrapers. Phil Blizzard talks to Glenn A Daley, Lt, NYPD (Retired) about the use of helicopters in rescue operations from high rise buildings, the WTC 9/11 rescue operations and the Abu Dhabi tower block fire in 2008.
McLaren Automotive, ME sees Al Habtoor Motors take global pole position
One year on from the launch of McLaren Automotive in the Middle East their Dubai dealer, Al Habtoor Motors, takes pole position as the being the most successful McLaren retailer in the world. Phil Blizzard talks to Mark Harrison, Regional Director, MEA, McLaren Automotive about their debut year in the region and their customer profile, customization by the McLaren Special Operations division and the new one million dirham plus MP4-12C Spider.
Entrepreneurs recognised in the debut Gulf Capital SMEInfo Awards
The debut Gulf Capital SMEinfo Awards recognised the success, growth and innovation of businesses in a glittering ceremony held at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah. AMEinfo.com caught up with some of the winners - including Suha Mardelli, Bayt.com, John Sammon, Saluki Media, Paul Kenny, Cobone,and Fadi Malas, Just Falafel.
Property Talk - strong GCC investor interest in London
Audio: Strong demand from GCC investors is seeing properties move 'off the shelf' quickly in the ultra-prime locations of London, such as Knighstbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, with selling prices in the region of ten million dirhams for a 2 bedroom apartment. Paul Preston, Director & Head of Middle East, IP Global joins Phil Blizzard in this edition of Property Talk for an overview of the London Market, which also includes lower entry level investments south of the River Thames.
Datamena from du to offer regional internet exchange
Audio: A regional internet exchange, established by Datamena, will offer faster and more secure connectivity, compared with the current practice of using exchanges located in Europe and the United States. Mahesh Jaishankar, Datamena & VP, Investment Special Projects, Strategy & Investments, du talks to Phil Blizzard about this new 'carrier neutral' facility and the range of benefits it will offer telecommunication companies.
TV evolving at different rates in the Arab world
Audio: The medium of television is still thriving, not only through higher-spec innovations but due to the influence of both online platforms and bottom-up political activism in the region. Steven Bond discussed the digitisation of linear television in the Middle East with Dr. Naser Schruf, Head of Distribution (MEA) for Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, following his appearance at TV Connect Mena to publicise the new channel, DW-TV Arabia.
TravelTalk Pt 2 - Jumeirah at Etihad Towers and the MICE sector
Audio: Travel Talk comes from the landmark Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel, Abu Dhabi where Phil Blizzard talks to the general manager Doris Greif about the latest travel trends and the importance of the MICE market to both the hotel and the UAE hospitality sector.
Video conferencing a viable alternative to air travel?
Audio: Businesses in the Mena region are rapidly embracing video conferencing solutions as a richer way to communicate and, over time, a more affordable solution than frequent air travel. Steven Bond spoke to Gary Rider, Polycom's EMEA President, about the evolution of video conferencing, security issues and the increasing accessibility for the SME market.
Emirates and Etihad cancel flights to New York due to Hurricane Sandy
Audio: Emirates and Etihad Airways have both cancelled flights in and out of New York as the Eastern Seaboard of the USA braces itself for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Phil Blizzard looks at the flights cancelled by Gulf carriers and points travellers in the direction to get updates on the operations of UAE airlines. Global estimates suggest that 6000 flights have been axed due to the imminent arrival of the 'super storm'.
Audit reveal at Gitex shows sub standard SME websites
Audio: An audit of more than 11,000 SME websites in the UAE shows the overall state as being 'substandard'. Andrew Thomas, MD, Local Media who conducted the audit in association with vSplash talks to Phil Blizzard about the key findings of this debut audit which showed that 80% have no local address on the website, and more than 90% had no links to social media platforms, along with many more important failings.
Deloitte - the importance of China on the ME economy
Audio: The importance China, one of the world's fastest growing economies, on the Middle East is the focus of this interview with James Babb, Partner who oversees the China Services Desk, Deloitte ME. Talking to Phil Blizzard he offers an insight into trade between the Middle East and China, focusing on both oil and the non-oil sectors, and talks about which are seeing growth. He also highlights some of the sectors which China is moving into, ones which were traditionally overseen by Western companies.
TravelTalk Pt 1 - Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Qatar Airways and Emirates A380
Audio: Travel Talk comes from the UAE capital and the landmark Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel where Phil Blizzard talks to the general manager Doris Greif about its first year of operation. In the Travel News segment we look at Qatar Airways and the arrival of their first Boeing Dreamliner, the alliance with First World and their 7* Michelin chefs. There is also news on the Emirates A380s and India's Kingfisher airline.
Smart Health from du enables video access to doctors
Audio: Access to medical advice via phone and video links is the latest facility from du and their Smart Health solutions. Phil Blizzard tries the system at Gitex talking first to Santanu Biswas, E Health Services Director, du and then for the medical perspective to Adam Chilcote, VP, Strategy & Business Development, Mobile Doctors.
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Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 12:08 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 12:08 UAE local time (GMT+4)
