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Play Station Portable targets Middle East Airlines
Using Sony's Play Station Portable In-flight entertainment becomes more flexible from both the passenger viewing experience perspective and also the content loaded into the system. Howard Clark, Business Development Director, IFE, Services, UK talks to Phil Blizzard about the PSP and how it can either generate revenue for airlines, be a premium service offering and also the entertainment value.
Superbus could offer 250kph commute from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Carrying 23 passengers at 250kph on a dedicated speed track the Superbus could take passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a fraction of the time, than the present daily commute. Chief designer Dr Antonia Terzi, Delft University of Technology, Holland talks to Phil Blizzard about the project of this green 'bus' which has more similarities to a high speed train.
Cloud computing 'needs to be put in proper context'
Duncan Campbell, VP - Marketing for Converged Infrastructure, HP, tells Peter Ward that the Middle East is ready for cloud computing, but it should only be used in the proper context. Campbell also reveals HP's take on the data storage problem.
Big firm partnerships giving IT companies the edge
Said Akar, District Manager, EMC explains the benefits of partnerships between the major IT firms and his firm's deal with Microsoft in this interview with Peter Ward.
Gatwick Airport, London looks at Middle East carriers to boost trafffic and eyes F1
Airlines in the Middle East are well suited to match the requirements of passengers living with-in the rich catchment area of South London's Gatwick Airport says Commercial Director, Guy Stephenson. At the Aviation Outlook MENA Conference he also talks to Phil Blizzard about how they are enhancing the passenger experience at the airport and how an F1 team are collaborating in an air side feasibility study on aircraft turnaround.
Nokia eyes corporate smart phone market following Microsoft deal
Illuri Nurmi, VP, E-series, Nokia talks to Peter Wardabout the firm's Microsoft deal, its business solutions offerings and the future of the E-series of phones.
Emirates Holidays optimistic at ITB Berlin
Regional strife has "no significant impact on Emirates Holidays" says Frederick Bardin, Senior VP, Emirates Holiday as he talks to Phil Blizzard from ITB, Berlin. He talks about the mood of the European travel industry as it moves on from the recession, discusses trends and what he perceives to be the key European destinations for Gulf travellers this summer.Westport Yachts sail into Dubai
Florida based Westport Yachts made the long journey to the Dubai International Boat because of it's importance on the yachting calendar and the good sailing available, especially in Oman and Yemen. Philip Purcell, VP, Westport Yachts talks to Phil Blizzard about the business potential and the full service offered to customers.
Apple iPad 2 revealed by Steve Jobs
"It is a new design and not a tweak," says Apple's Steve Jobs, who came out of medical leave to reveal the new iPad 2. A rousing applause from the audience greets Jobs as he announces the key improvements to the iPad. For details of the new features listen to this report from Phil Blizzard.
Middle East hotels face challenges finding talent
Hotels in the Middle East are finding it harder to attract talent as salaries for employees in the hospitality sector across South Asia are rising, says Raj Bhatt, Director, Hozpitality group. Speaking with Jeff Florian, Bhatt discusses the opportunities and challenges facing hiring managers at hotels in the Middle East.
Bahrain yacht group sail into the Dubai International Boatshow
The 19th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show has attracted boat and yacht manufacturers from across the gulf region and beyond. Phil Blizzard talks to one exhibitor from Bahrain about their participation at this major event.
Middle East unrest is Dubai tourism's gain
Dubai has benefited from the turmoil in the Middle East as tourists have avoided regional hotspots and flocked to the emirate, says Guy Wilkinson, managing director of hospitality consultancy, Viability. Speaking with Jeff Florian about the fallout from the protests, he also forecasts a swift recovery for Egypt's tourism sector.
Hackers increasingly using targeted attacks
David Emm, senior security researcher at Kaspersky Lab talks to Peter Ward at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit about the increased number of targeted attacks on individuals and companies, and the best ways to avoid them.
IT lays foundations for Egypt revolution
Dr Khaled Ismail, board member of ITIDA, a government organisation supporting IT in Egypt, tells Peter Ward at the World Mobile Congress, Barcelona of the important role IT took in the Egypt revolution and the future of the IT and telecoms market in the country.Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pt 1 - 14% growth in 2010
Dubai Duty Free's 27th Anniversary saw record breaking sales of Dhs66.7m ($18.5m) within the 24 hour period, with close on 122,000 transactions. Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free talks to Phil Blizzard about those spectacular figures, their growth throughout 2010 and changing trends, like Chinese travellers overtaking Russians as top luxury spenders.
Location based services make their mark in Middle East region
At the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona Peter Ward talks to Ciara Shepherd, Marketing Communications Manager, Creativity Software about location based services and how the Middle East telecoms market has reacted to it.
Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pt 2 - looking forward to opening of Dubai World Central
Colm McLoughlin, MD, Dubai Duty Free talks about their planned growth for 2011 with sales expected to exceed 5 billion dirhams, the opening of Dubai World Central and the logistics of running such a large retail operation with over 70 million pieces of merchandise being sold in 2010 - including 20 tons of confectionary per day.
Kenneth Gile, COO, Flydubai
'Manage for the future' is the mantra for Kenneth Gile, COO, Flydubai who talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of managing people and how the fleet management will follow that. He also spoke on how to 'Manage and Survive the Growth' as the low cost airline sector continues to expand.
Lebanon heading for 3G as Minister slams past attitudes to telecoms
Dr Charbal Nahas, Minister for Telecoms in Lebanon, prior to the collapse of government in the country recently, talks to AMEinfo's Peter Ward at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona about the introduction of a 3G network in the country and the current state of the telecommunications industry.
IDC Middle East CIO Summit set to open
Jyoti Lalchandani, VP & Regional MD, IDC Middle East, Africa & Turkey talks to Phil Blizzard ahead of the CIO Middle East Summit about the core topics which will be discussed, who will be attending and how the ITC environment is changing.
FIFA World Cup 2022 a catalyst for infrastructure spending
Qatar's winning bid for the FIFA World Cup 2022 will act as a catalyst for infrastructure spending according to George Nasra, MD, IBQ. Talking to Phil Blizzard at Meed's Qatar Projects 2011 conference the managing director of the International Bank of Qatar says this will be the 'Mother of all economic booms'.
Dubai Festival City lights up with DSF
The Dubai Shopping Festival 2010 saw a 20% growth on the previous year at Dubai festival City and this years event is looking to better that. Phil Evans, Director - Commercial & Retail Leasing, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of DSF to their retailers, the special activities taking place and looks forward to the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe.
Qatar Projects 2011 conference report from Doha
The project industry in the State of Qatar is set for a boom driven by 2030 Vision plans and the boost achieved from winning the bid to host the 2012 FIFA World Cup. The Qatar Projects 2011 conference, by MEED, resulted in over 600 delegates attending to gain an insight into the projects and their pipeline, as Phil Blizzard reports from Doha.
Fujairah International Airport to provide MRO facilities
Fujairah International Airport (FIA) are to expand their revenue generating streams with the operation later this year of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities. At the Middle East MRO event Phil Blizzard spoke with Dr Khalid Al Mazroui, GM, FIA about this and a new highway which will provide greater accessibility to the airport.
Oman Air looks at year of consolidation
After a year of new aircraft deliveries, more destinations added to the network Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air says 2011 will be a year of consolidation. Phil Blizzard spoke with this aviation veteran at Dubai,s Middle East MRO where the airline had signed a MRO agreement with Lufthansa Technik.
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)






