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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.
Former F1 World Champion Mansell at Lotus T125 launch
The global launch of the Lotus Exos experience, a $1m package whose centerpiece is the F1 styled Lotus Exos T125 racing car took place at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Phil Blizzard talks with former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell about this very limited edition supercar of which just 25 will be produced and what the select group of owners can expect.
Emirates and Oman Air sign with Lufthansa Technik at MRO, Dubai
Outsourcing of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) by leading airlines in the region continues as fleets expand. AT MRO Middle East both Emirates and Oman Air both signed agreements for various aspects of MRO with leading provider Lufthansa Technik. Phil Blizzard talks to Walter Heerdt, Snr VP, Marketing & Sales, Lufthansa Technik about the nature of the services to be provided, along with the importance of the Middle East market.
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies a major MRO provider
Aircraft operators in the region and beyond avail of the MRO services provided Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies as their CEO Jeremy Chan explains to Phil Blizzard at the MRO Middle East event held in Dubai. He say's they are looking to strong growth as the aviation industry in this region continues to expand.
Boeing offers gold service at MRO Middle East
Airline expansion is creating demands on operators to keep their fleet in the air and less time on the ground and that requires an efficient Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul(MRO) industry to support the carriers. Darrell Hokuf, Manager, Positioning & Promotions Commercial Airplanes, Boeing talks to Phil Blizzard at MRO Middle East, Dubai and about the changing landscape in this industry sector.
Emirates Aviation College nurturing business skills
Training programmes in business skills at the Emirates Aviation College provide a good grounding for students wishing to pursue a career in this rapidly growing industry sector. Brendan Noonan, Senior VP, Group Learning & Development, Emirates talks to Phil Blizzard about their open day and gives an overview of the career prospects for those who embark on this type of programme, with as many as 50% of students being recruited.
Emaar Hospitality closes 2010 with a strong Q4 says CEO
At the opening of At.mosphere in Burj Khalifa Phil Blizzard joined Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group to talk about the group's last quarter performance. Located on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa At.mosphere is the world's highest restaurant, with-in a building, at a height of 442m.
Blackberry has Patient in the Pocket apps
The Blackberry application 'Patient in your Pocket' from CSC combines several powerful features which will enable care providers to spend more time on front-line patient care, Phil Blizzard reports from Arab Health in Dubai.
Aircraft MRO sector growth in Middle East
As the aviation industry in the Middle East, and the Gulf region in particular, see dramatic growth the demands on the maintenance, repair and overall of aircraft fleets has grown proportionally. The MRO Conference & Exhibition at Dubai Airport Expo is aimed at professionals in this aviation sector as Phil Blizzard reports in this interview with Alison Weller, MD, F&E Aerospace.
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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)
