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Dubai Airports and Air Arabia both break records in H1 2012
Audio: Emirates are to recommence flights to Libya and in the second half of 2012 launch flights to Phuket, Washington DC as well as further destinations in Australia and France. Phil Blizzard provides a round-up of aviation news from across the region which includes record breaking figures for both Dubai Airports and Air Arabia, along with Qatar Airways, CEO, Ahmed Al Baker talking about their debut Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
TravelTalk - Anantara opens in Abu Dhabi, new routes for Emirates and Sir Baniyas Island flights
Audio: TravelTalk with Phil Blizzard at the new Anantara Abu Dhabi Mangrove Resort starts with a round-up of regional news which includes new routes for Emirates, the opening of the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai, along with record breaking results for both Air Arabia and Dubai Airports. TravelTalk also looks at Rotana Jets and their domestic air service to Sir Baniyas Island.
Social media trends and use - including social share with Google+
Audio: Alan Devereux, Founder 120 Talk, a practitioner and commentator on all things connected to Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+ talks to Phil Blizzard on current trends in social media. The use of these in the business environment is explained, the myth that they will deliver success is de-mythed and how 'likes' is not necessarily an indicator of popularity.
SAP Mena and Dubai Silicon Oasis to develop regional talent
Audio: Sam Alkharrat, MD, SAP MENA talks to Phil Blizzard about their expansion plans across the region which is required to match up supply with demand and how the training and development institute with Dubai Silicon Oasis will see around 2000 consultants being trained over the next three or four years.
Sebastian Coe on the bid for the 2012 London Olympics
Audio: Winning the bid for the 2012 London Olympics was just the start of the race to hold the 30th Summer Olympiad and "chasing the big prize was one of the strongest set of cities" says Lord Coe. Talking to Phil Blizzard about the preparations of the bid, Sebastian Coe, Chairman, London Olympics Organising Committee emphasises the importance of the legacy of the games, the required funding and the aspect of organising more 40 World Championship type events over 16 days.
SAP MENA see significant demand for business management software and solutions
Audio: Business management software and solutions provider SAP are going through an expansion programme in the MENA region to satisfy demand from a wide range of industry sectors. Sam Alkharrat, MD, SAP MENA talks to Phil Blizzard about the solutions they offer, how the global economic slowdown is 'good for business' and which sectors are driving the demand.
Art and Lifestyle theme for Jumeirah Creekside Hotel pt 2
Audio: The latest hotel managed by the Jumeirah Group has opened overlooking Dubai Creek and is one of the first hotels to offer, across all rooms, a 24hr check-in service. The hotel is the first to be owned by Dubai Duty Free and Phil Blizzard continues his tour by joining the General Manager Klaus Assmann up on the pool deck, starting with the arrival of Cuba in Dubai.
Art and Lifestyle theme for Jumeirah Creekside Hotel pt 1
Audio: The Jumeirah Creekside Hotel is the latest opening by the Dubai based hospitality group, with a style based on Lifestyle and Art. Phil Blizzard talking to the hotel's General Manager, Klaus Assmann, took a tour of the property - starting in the atrium, surrounded by many of the hotel's 480 pieces of art and a long way below the glass bottomed swimming pool.
Dubai Silicon Oasis and SAP MENA to open IT Institute
Audio: The UAE's first IT specific education and development institute is to open at Dubai Silicon Oasis in a joint venture with SAP MENA. Phl Blizzard attending the signing ceremony, with HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), spoke with Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, CEO, DSOA about the project.
Positive growth in Dubai property market during H1 2012
Listen to this report to see if rent in yur area is increasing. The residential property market in Dubai turned a corner during H1 2012 with rents in some areas increasing by up to 13%, according to a recent report from Asteco. Phil Blizzard talks to Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco to get an insight into the key performing areas in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Audio: On board Qatar Airways debut Boeing 787 Dreamliner their CEO Akbar Al Baker talks about the key aspects of this 'state of the art' aircraft, the next step for the airline and their expansion plans. Phil Blizzard reports on the appearance of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow where Mr Baker says running an airline takes "courage and stamina".
Food Specialities talk HSBC Business Thinking
HSBC Business Thinking with Deepak Dahwan, Chairman & CEO, Food Specialities Limited, JAFZ who talks about the development of this company which specializes in awide variety of food ingredients. He also talks about their two way relationship with HSBC.
Qatar Airways first Boeing 787 Dreamliner debuts in the UK
Audio: Qatar Airways is the first Middle East carrier to receive the 'state of the art' Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Phil Blizzard reports on the reveal of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow which was conducted by Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways, who talks about the aircraft, it's participation in the flying display - a first for a Boeing aircraft in the livery of a commercial carrier. Akbar al Baker also talks about the 'courage and stamina' needed in running an airline.
Abu Dhabi rental rates decline in 2012 H1
Audio: Property Talk and an overview of the performance of the Abu Dhabi real estate market during the first half of the year. Phil Blizzard talks to Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco about increased supply of both residential and commercial property and the impact on rental rates, with the introduction into the market of 7,400 apartments and 1,675 villas in the first half of 2012.
Farnborough Airshow Day 1 - aviation awards for Etihad and Qatar Airways
Audio: The Farnborough Airshow opens with Qatar Airways debut Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' being revealed to the aviation industry. Phil Blizzard links up Alison Weller, MD, F & E Aerospace, for an overview of day 1 at the world's largest aviation show, including top aviation awards for both Etihad and Qatar Airways, the debut flying display by Qatar's Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the launch of the marketing campaign for the Dubai Airshow 2013 - 'The World is Coming'.
Increase in visitors to the Seychelles from the GCC
Audio: Travel Talk with Phil Blizzard joining Elisa Grandcourt, CEO, Seychelles Tourism Board and Pascal Viroleau, Director of Tourism, Isle of Reunion. The focus is the increased visitor numbers to the Indian Ocean islands, the attractions of their respective destinations and how they are trying to broaden their markets. Did you know, for example, that self-catering guest houses are available in the Seychelles
Farnborough Airshow preview - focus on eco efficient aircraft
Audio: The world's largest aviation event - The Farnborough Airshow opens with participation by several Middle East aviation stakeholders. In this preview Phil Blizzard talks to Alison Weller, MD, F & E Aerospace, the organisers of the Dubai Airshow, who is attending the UK event, which is expected to see a focus on eco efficient aircraft like the Boeing 737 Max and the Airbus A320neo, plus a surprise visit from Vigin Galatic Space Ship Two.
Belchina talk HSBC SMEFund
HSBC SMEFund with Karan Baheti, CEO, Belchina UAE LTD FZC, who talks about the development of this business and their key areas of trading, in terms of products and regions. He also talks about their two way relationship with HSBC and the importance of the SMEFund to their development.
Qatar Airways to reveal Boeing Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow
Audio: Qatar Airways, the Middle East launch carrier for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is preparing to reveal their 'state of the art' aircraft at the world's largest airshow, Farnborough, UK. In this round-up of regional aviation news Phil Blizzard reports on new routes by Emirates, India's Spice Jet Dubai debut, Air Arabia's 75th destination and how Qatar Airways will introduce the Dreamliner into service.
Salalah becomes 75th destination for Air Arabia
Audio: Direct flights between the UAE and Salalah in southern Oman will see a tourism boost for this popular summer destination which, during the Khareef monsoon season is considerably cooler than the rest of the GCC. Phil Blizzard talks to Ghasi Humaid Al Hashmi, Assistant D.G. of Tourism Promotion, Oman Ministry of Tourism about the impact of these direct flights, the development plans for tourism in the Dhofar region and what visitors may expect.
Cybercrime expert: Mac OS vulnerability 'nothing new'
Audio: Apple's growing market sure has prompted cybercriminals and malware coders to target Mac users, says Aleks Gostev, Kaspersky's Chief Security Expert. The Flashback virus, also known as FlashFake, has affected a greater proportion of machines than notorious Windows viruses such as Conficker - hitting 1% of the 60 million Mac OSX users worldwide. On the other hand, iOS has proved to be incredibly resilient with zero malware tracked to date.
Bring Your Own Device not secure, policies are key
Audio: The concept of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is based on convenience and cutting costs, but companies must have security policies and solutions for all personal devices brought to the workplace, according to Denis Maslennikov, Senior Malware Researcher for Kaspersky. Steven Bond spoke to Maslennikov about BYOD and social media risks at Kaspersky Lab's Security Summit in Moscow.
UAE Events industry comes of age with ISES-ME
Audio: The events industry in the UAE has bounced back from the global economic downturn with world class events ranging from the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to shows with music icons such as Madonna and The Eagles. Paul Berger, Board Member, of the newly formed International Special Events Society in the Middle East (ISES-ME) talks about the development of events in the UAE and what this government recognised business group will offer the industry.
H.E. Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Oman
Muscat is Arab Tourism Capital during 2012 and Phil Blizzard talks to H.E. Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Oman talks to Phil Blizzard about the impact of this accolade. She also talks about the significant increase in visitor arrivals during Q1, their strategy for tourism development in Oman, as well as the cool summer season in Salalah with the annual Khareef Festival, which takes place at the time of the monsoon.
Sony exec: mobile music downloads to hit 90%, GCC to overhaul royalty system
Audio: The UAE is readying a new royalty collection system to benefit artists and producers, and the regional market is expected to follow in Asia's footsteps, with mobile downloads nearing 90% of total music sales. Steven Bond spoke to Craig Pereira at, Sony Music Middle East's Director of Marketing, at the Music Industry in Middle East: Challenges & Opportunities' forum in Dubai Media City.
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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)
