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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.
'We have problems with the Dreamliner' says CEO, Qatar Airways
Audio: The long awaited arrival of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to a Middle East carrier has been delayed due to "problems, both technical and quality of the cabin" says Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways. Talking to Phil Blizzard, in Qatar, the CEO outlines those problems and the processes which will, eventually, see Qatar Airways become the first carrier in the region to receive the Dreamliner.
Apple iPhone 5 - slimmer, taller, faster
Audio: The reveal in San Fransisco by Apple of their newest iPhone shows that the new device will have a larger screen, lesser weight and greater connectivity. Phil Blizzard provides an insight into the 6th generation Apple iPhone 5 as we hear from Phil Schiller, Snr VP, Apple talking about the new device and in particular the Lightning connector. This report was recorded on the iPhone 4.
Tamweer President says positive trend in Dubai Real Estate to continue
Property Talk with Federico Tauber, President, Tameer continues as he talks to Phil Blizzard about the development of Princess Tower, the world's tallest residential building, as well the investor market. He also states his outlook for the real estate market over through to the end of 2013.
Princess Tower, Dubai Marina delivered as world's tallest residential building
Audio: Property Talk comes from the world's tallest residential building, the Princess Tower, Dubai Marina which stands at 414m. Phil Blizzard talks to Federico Tauber, President, Tameer, developer of the tower about the real estate market in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and what he sees as the hot locations - Downtown Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. He also expresses his views on the state of the commercial sector and in this part provides an overview of the Princess Tower.
Coporate Governance quidelines for SMEs
An overview of corporate governance for SMEs is provided by finance expert Khaled Mersi, Chief Business Officer & Chief Corporate Governance Officer, Just Falafel. Talking to Phil Blizzard he explains the importance of corporate governance for SMEs and how it should be implemented.
Mobile marketing set to boom, still slow in GCC
Audio: With mobile phone penetration soaring to over 200% in most of the GCC it seems remarkable that brands and advertising agencies are slow to strategise for mobile marketing. Steven Bond speaks to Sagar Shetty, founding partner of Clique Media and organiser of the 5th Bar Mobile Marketing Forum, about the opportunities and challenges of moving forward, despite the expectation that the industry will soon begin booming. Shetty also speaks of the need for education across the board in terms of how to implement effective campaigns - and the importance of moving away from spam SMS messages.
Jones The Grocer expands across UAE as it opens 7th store
Audio: Gourmet food retailer and restauranteur Jones The Grocer have just opened their 7th store and are eyeing rapid expansion across the UAE. Phil Blizzard joins Yunib Siddiqui, MD, Jones The Grocer, UAE to find out more on the origins of this Australian brand, its growth across UAE and their 900 plus product range.
Cybercrime expert links social media scams to 'classic crime'
Audio: After the dust has settled regarding 'Gauss', the cyber-threat targeting Middle East web users, Kaspersky's Head of Global Research and Analysis, Dmitri Bestuzhev discusses how the 'huge industry' of cybercrime has permeated social media. Steven Bond spoke to Bestuzhev at a press summit in Moscow where the cybercrime expert drew a clear line between oversharing on social media and classic crime, such as fraud and burglaries - and also shared tips on how to stay safe online.
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.
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
