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World Energy Forum 2012 opens in Dubai
Audio: The first World Energy Forum to be held outside of the United Nations Headquarters in New York opened in Dubai, with HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum marking the day, October 22nd, as World Energy Day. Phil Blizzard reports on the major energy policy summit which has attracted heads of states, energy ministers and industry leaders to the UAE.
Deloitte - The risk posed by social media on companies
Audio: The increasing risk that social media poses on companies and the strategies which companies need to adopt in order to protect themselves are the key topics of this interview with Tariq Ajmal, Partner, Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte Middle East.
Dubai Health Authority launch Windows 8 inspired app
Audio: The Dubai Health Authority launched at Gitex a Windows 8 inspired application for all operating system to enhance their services and patient experience. Phil Blizzard talks to Khawla Lootah, Assistant Director, IT Dept, Dubai Health Authority about the design elements and the enhancements to their website for patients and other users.
Huawei on track for high speed connectivity
Audio: Mobile device connectivity from very fast moving trains is a challenge for telcos who wish to provide an uninterrupted service. With the UAE building a rail network Andrew Childs, Senior Consultant, Huawei explains to Phil Blizzard the technology they can offer rail developers, and those involved in projects ranging from smart hotels through to smart cities and the importance of being involved at the design stage. He also talks about the developments in data storage, including mobile facilities.
Gitex 2012 - the latest specialist ICT advice and services
Gitex 2012 has opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre with more than 3,500 companies participating in one of the world's largest technology events. Phil Blizzard reports from this year's show, talking to experts - looking at trends and concerns for the IT & Telecoms sectors, as well as previewing the ITU Telecom World 2012, the SME Zone and 'Africa in Focus'.
Big Data beyond business - what's in it for you?
Audio: As companies monetise the data they collect from your online behaviour, there is a tangible benefit to you. Retailers are learning how to fit their marketing to your wants and needs, but big data goes beyond consumerism and plays a role in keeping you safe. Steven Bond spoke to Fiona Moon, Marketing Director of data and information management firm CommVault about their links with Dubai Police and how big data is not just supporting business, but serving justice.
UAE employees attracted to flexible, BYOD work environments
Audio: A joint survey on 'mobile workstyles' from Citrix and YouGov, released ahead of this year's Gitex Technology Week, highlights that companies are missing the opportunity to attract and motivate staff by offering a flexible working environment. Currently 46% of employees surveyed reported their companies are equipping staff with the technology to access data remotely and almost one in ten (9%) actively offer a policy known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in the workplace - though 54% of employees in full or part time employment are free to have their own devices at work, in half of these cases IT support is limited only to company-issue equipment. Steven Bond spoke Noman Qadir, Citrix's Regional Director for Middle East and Africa, on day one of Gitex about BYOD and desktop virtualisation trends in the region.
JA Resorts to open new properties in Dubai and Seychelles
Audio: In part two of Executive Views David Thompson, COO, JA Resorts talks to Phil Blizzard about their post branding developments which will include the opening of their first overseas resort, in the Seychelles, as well as a four storey hotel in JBR, Dubai.
Jebel Ali International Hotels rebrand after 30 years
Audio: The Jebel Ali International Hotels have undergone a rebranding process which will see a new image for the locally owned, Dubai based, company which has a 30 year heritage in hospitality. Talking to Phil Blizzard, David Thompson, COO of the new JA Resorts & Hotels explains, in part 1, the strategy behind the new brand, it's image and what it will mean to their guests.
British Airways Chairman - alliances, Qantas and 80 years in UAE
Audio: In a rare visit to Dubai the Chairman, British Airways, Sir Martin Broughton talks to Phil Blizzard about their heritage in the region and the newly formed Oneworld alliance with Qatar Airways, who they are sponsoring. He states that losing Qantas from the alliance "is not dramatic, since they were losing money" and talks about welcoming the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into the British Airways fleet, especially with new routes coming on stream - including Beirut. Finally, he expresses concerns about the challenges the industry is facing - including the quadrupling of the BA annual fuel bill.
Abu Dhabi's TDIC 'lease to own' investments on Saadiyat Island
Audio: Property Talk looks at the residential developments from Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company and what they have delivered on Saadiyat Island. Phil Blizzard talks to Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director of Marketing, TDIC about the properties they have handed over, the investment opportunities, including their lease to own, and where investors are coming from.
Emirates service to Dallas Fort Worth increases bi-lateral trade
Audio: Trade between the UAE and the Dallas Fort Worth region of the USA has grown significantly since the introduction of direct flights by Emirates Airline in February 2012. Phil Blizzard talks to The Honorable Betsy Price, Mayor of Fort Worth about the trade and business ties between the two centres, the key industry sectors and future opportunities. She also provides a brief travelogue of her city and region - where you can see a long horn cattle drive and an original Rembrandt masterpiece, amongst many attractions.
Deloitte - The regional tourism landscape across the Middle East
Audio: The performance of the region's tourism sector is the focus of this interview with Dr Costas Verginis, Director, ME Travel Hospitality & Leisure Industry Leader, Deloitte. Talking to Phil Blizzard he reveals which countries have seen most growth in the first eight months of 2012, those which have faced challenges through regional and global issues and how Dubai has rebounded well - and whether it can be sustained. He also provides a forecast for the region's tourism industry for the rest of the year and 2013.
World Energy Summit, Dubai to address global energy poverty and sustainability
Audio: Dubai is hosting the first World Energy Forum to be held outside of the United Nations Headquarters, New York. The forum is to be attended by more than 20 heads of state, 40 ministers and over 2500 delegates. Phil Blizzard reports on the forum which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 22nd to 24th, acting also as a platform for two other energy summits.
Damac welcomes the return of a buoyant Cityscape Global
Audio: "This is the Cityscape we have been waiting for" Niall McLouglin, Senior VP, Damac Holdings Co. LLC tells Phil Blizzard as the 11th edition of the region's premiere real estate event enters it final day. He talks about the seriousness of investors, in what he describes as a 'safer market' and Damac's change in strategy - serviced luxury apartments, of which they have 4,000 coming on stream.
World Routes - Emirates service to Dallas Forth Worth creates new opportunities
Audio: Emirates Airline flies to six cities in the USA and the addition of Dallas Fort Worth in February 2012 has created significant traffic, and trade, between to the two regions. Phil Blizzard talks to Jeffrey Fegan, CEO, Dallas Fort Worth Airport about the connectivity, trade and traffic generated by the new service. He also talks about the signing of the MOU between the airport and the Dubai Airport Free Trade Zone.
Deloitte - The regional business landscape as seen by CFOs
Audio: Economic trends as seen by Chief Financial Officers (CFO) across the MENA region are spoken about by James Babb, Clients and Markets Director, CFO, Program Leader, Deloitte Middle East. Talking to Phil Blizzard he focusses on the main concerns for CFOs, including fallout from the global economy, political tensions in the region and the requirement for CFOs to increase cash flow, plus M&A activity in the region.
Meydan developments announced at Cityscape Global
The announcements of new developments by the Meydan Group opened the 11th Edition of Cityscape Global at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is said to be 50% bigger than last year. Reporting from real estate exhibition Phil Blizzard talks to analysts and developers about the state of the UAE real estate market.
World Routes - Ras al Khaimah Airport positioning itself as a hub to Dubai
Audio: A northern gateway to the UAE is the positioning of Ras al Khaimah International Airport and for airlines to see it as a second hub to the exceedingly busy Dubai International Airport. At World Routes, Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard talks to Andrew Gower, CEO, Ras al Khaimah International Airport about their development, which will see passenger growth of 250,000 in 2012 to almost 1 million by the end of 2013, and the interest by major flag carriers in using Ras al Khaimah as a second hub in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal update at World Routes
Audio: The construction at Abu Dhabi International Airport of the Midfield Terminal Complex will increase the capacity at the airport, allowing it to handle more than 30 million passengers, annually. At the World Routes event Phil Blizzard talks to Ahmed al Haddabi, COO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company about the key features of the airports development programme and what hosting World Routes means to Abu Dhabi.
Gitex Shopper set to open at Dubai World Trade Centre
Audio: The regions largest technology retail extravaganza, Gitex Shopper, is expected to see more than 175,000 visitors attend the consumer IT and electronics show at its new home - the Dubai World Trade Centre. Phil Blizzard talks to Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, DWTC about the event and what can be expected this year. Gitex Shopper runs from 29th September through to 6th October 2012.
Qatar Airways aggresive expansion results in small financial loss
Akbar al Baker with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the Farnborough Airshow
Audio: In this edition of Executive Views Phil Blizzard talks to Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways about their expansion plans, the delivery and problems associated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the impact of high oil prices and the possibility of joining one of the three global alliances. He denies the airline is in talks with IAG, the parent body of British Airways, and gives his views on the venture between Emirates and Qantas. He also eludes to where his airline will be in 5 years' time, when they will be 20 years old.
Oryx Rotana, Doha quests linked to Qatar Airways route expansion
Audio: The Qatar Airways owned Oryx Rotana hotel in Doha is now two years old and is the transit hotel for the airlines business and first class passengers. In this edition of Travel Talk Phil Blizzard meets Kevork Deldelian, GM, Oryx Rotana who talks about their quest profile which is now 90% corporate travellers, the changes in travel trends and the importance of the MICE market. He also the benefits of their check-in service which is available on arrival at Doha International Airport.
Jado Pado's UAE e-commerce success leads to regional expansion
Audio: A little over a year since its inception, e-commerce website JadoPado has already relocated to a larger office and is looking to expand beyond the UAE into neighbouring GCC countries. Now well on the way to notching up 1,000,000 unique visitors within a year, Dhs9.3m gross sales and 4,483 orders, company founder Omar Kassim talks to Steven Bond about breaking ground in UAE, where giants such as Amazon have not dared to set up shop, and the challenges of tackling multiple Middle East markets.
The Address The BLVD launced by Emaar
Audio: Property Talk looks at the new hotel to be developed by Emaar in the Downtown Burj Khalifa distirct in Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks to Arif Amiri, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Retail and Head of Sales, about the key aspect of the 200 room hotel and its 542 serviced residences, along with the investment opportunities the development will offer.
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Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
