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Jaguar Land Rover display strong performance at Dubai International Motor Show
With demand outstripping supplies for Jaquar Land Rover, along with 2010 profits of 1 billion pounds sterling and the the creation of 1000 more jobs this brand is in a very strong position, despite the downturn in the global economy. Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover MENAP Region talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai International Motorshow about their success, both global and local - with Al Tayer enjoying the largest sales in the world.
Saeed Al Tayer, CEO, Meydan Pt 2 - Longines to compliment Meydan
Saeed Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO, the Meydan Group continues his conversation with Phil Blizzard about their alliance with Longines and how that will develop across a broad spectrum of activites in their long term partnership.
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Fly Dubai - Pt 1
FlyDubai is regarded as the fastest growing airline in the world and in just two years it now flies to 40 destinations with its fleet of 19 aircraft making almost 700 flights per week. On board the latest version of the Boeing 737-800NG Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai about the development of the airline and also the innovations found on this aircraft
Abu Dhabi cruise tourism boost as sailings by Italian operator MSC commence
The deployment of a cruise liner in Abu Dhabi for the winter season, by Italian operator MSC, will offer a significant boost to the emirates tourism industry. Neil Palomba, Corporate Operating Officer, MSC Crociere talks to Phil Blizzard about the decision to use Abu Dhabi as a base, the number of quests expected during their debut season and the ports of calls they will visit.
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Fly Dubai - Pt 2
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai in part two with Phil Blizzard talks more about the on-board innovations for passengers on their aircraft, the advantages of a single aircraft type fleet and the record breaking summer for passenger traffic. They also discuss the potential growth in the Middle East for the low cost airline sector and the challenges facing the airline industry, as well as the new destinations coming on stream
Saeed Al Tayer, CEO, Meydan Pt 1 - Strategic business collaborations
Saeed Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO, the Meydan Group talks to Phil Blizzard about their strategic business collaboration with Longines, why they selected this luxury brand of watches and what it means to the develop of horse racing at The Meydan, as well as the broader community.
Ras al Khaimah to embark on cruise tourism
Cruise tourism across the Middle East is growing a significant pace and the northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah, UAE is gearing up to receive liners. At the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention Phil Blizzard talks to Victor Louis, COO, Ral Al Khaimah, Tourism Investment and Development Authority on what they will offer as it becomes one of the newest 'ports of calls'.
Impact of Euro zone issues on UAE private investors
In this interview with Phil Blizzard the focus is very much the Euro zones as Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD provides an overview on the economic health of key regions across the globe. He also talks about market conditions for private investors in the UAE.
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank - Pt 1
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the bank and their pioneering approach to retail banking, including the creation of 246 Mashreq Millionaires. He also states what it means to receive the MEED Leadership in Banking Award.
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank - Pt 2
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank talks to Phil Blizzard about how the banks became too greedy during the 'good times', the effect of defaults during the economic downturn and their strategy for the future.
Boeing Dreamliner to visit Dubai Airshow
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is set to fly into the Dubai Airshow for its debut appearance in the Middle East. Phil Blizzard previews this major aviation event with Alison Weller, Director, Aerospace, F&E the co-organizers along with the Government of Dubai, of this B2B show.
Indian Ocean piracy increases operating costs for Dubai bound cruise operators
An outspoken Sebastian Ahrens, MD, Hapag Lloyd talks to Phil Blizzard at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention about the impact of increasing piracy in the Gulf of Aden and calls for international action to alleviate this problem. He also talks about the cost to cruise operators of providing security for guests and crews of ships transisting these troubled waters on their voyages to Dubai.
Cruise tourism expected to yield AED3.5 billion into Dubai Economy
The significant growth of cruise tourism, as Dubai develops its cruising hub, will see annual cruise tourism income of AED 338 million in 2010 growing to AED 837 million in 2015. This will see a yield of AED 3.5 billion into the Dubai economy over those years, explains Hamad bin Mejren, DTCM Executive Director of Business Tourism. He talks to Phil Blizzard at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention about benefits to the Dubai economy and the cruise related industries.
Seatrade Cruise Convention to highlight growth and opportunities in Middle East
A gathering of global cruiseline executives will discuss the growth and opportunities in the Middle East cruise line industry at the Dubai hosted Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention. Phil Blizzard talks to Hamad bin Mejren, Executive Director of Business Tourism, DTCM, Chris Hayman, Chairman, Seatrade and Abdin Nasrallah, VP Meydan Hotels & Hospitality.
Societe Generale Private Banking: Middle East is one of the engines of growth
Daniel Truchi, Global CEO of Société Générale Private Banking, tells Edward Poultney how the private banking landscape has changed since the economic crisis, what client base the bank is looking to cater to in the region and talks about the inclusion of Shar'iah prodcuts into the portfolio.
Middle East airlines absent from the Global Brands 100
The latest edition edition Global Brand 100 results saw tech brands like Apple, Amazon, Google and Samsung enjoy significant growth for reasons explained by Michael Benson, Regional Director, Interbrand. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he also explains why brands with a global reach, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways do not appear in the results.
Coca Cola Top Global Brand for 12th year
For the 12th consecutive year Coca Cola has been named the Number 1 Global Brand. Michael Benson, Regional Director, Interbrand in conversation with Phil Blizzard explains how the brands are assessed and then runs through the top five brands which include General Electric, IBM, Microsoft and Google, but not necessarily in that order.
Emirates NBD and the six pillars of Priority Banking pt 2
The keys aspects of priority banking for the mass affluent customer sector is alluded to by Frederic De Melker, Head of Priority Banking, Emirates NBD in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the MEED Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference.
Emirates NBD and the six pillars of Priority Banking pt 1
The Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference held in Dubai and organised by MEED assembled a panel of top class speakers talking on the trends and activities in the retail banking industry. In this interview Phil Blizzard talks to Frederic De Melker, Head of Priority Banking, Emirates NBD about the mass affluent customer proposition.
Damac launches Suites and Spas
Damac Properties are adding a hospitality element to their diverse portfolio as Phil Blizzard discovered at Cityscape Global. Ziad El Chaar, MD, Damac Properties talks on how they have survived the real estate downturn, their developments and projects across the retail, residential and commercial sectors.
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board & Executive Director, RTA, Dubai
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board & Executive Director, RTA, Dubai talks to Phil Blizzard about the development of the Green Line of the Dubai Metro, it's integration with the Red Line, the expected useage and announces the date of the opening of the RTA's next project - the Sufouh Tramway
H.E. Abdalla Salem Al-Badri, OPEC Secretary General
In this special interview His Excellency Abdalla Salem Al-Badri, OPEC Secretary General talks to Peter Ward, about economic troubles, Libya's oil agenda and potential division between OPEC member countries.
10th edition of Cityscape opens in Dubai
The 10th edition of Dubai's premeir real estate event Cityscape opened with an announcement from master developer Nakheel on a new project on Palm Jumeirah. Phil Blizzard reports on who is participating at the event which is described by the organisers as the largest B2B real estate brand in the Middle East.
Nakheel Chairman looks at the future in a positive way
Retail expansion, including the relaunch of the Palm Mall is the focus for Nakheel says Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel in this interview with Phil Blizzard at Cityscape Global, Dubai. He also talks about the newly announced Palm Residence development which will be located off the trunk of Palm Jumeirah.
Emirates test flexible routes over Indian Ocean
Flexible flight paths are the route to greater operating efficiency of aircraft on long distance flights says Captain Alan Stealey, Divisional Senior Vice President Flight Operations, Emirates. Talking to Phil Blizzard he explains the results of their Inspire tests on the Indian Ocean routes between Dubai and Australia. He also talks about the benefits of having a flexible approach to the routes used by the flight crew
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Last updated: Tuesday, February 12 - 2013 at 17:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Tuesday, February 12 - 2013 at 17:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)
