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  • Disaster Recover Survey finds low investment in backup and differing attitudes in UAE, Mena

    Audio: A new report focussed on the issue of data loss, downtime and related investments has found that respondents in Mena, and particularly the UAE, are more concerned about customer confidence than lost revenue, compared to other global reports. Steven Bond spoke to Said Akar, EMC's District Manager for South Gulf about the Disaster Recover Survey 2012 and some of its key findings, including the widespread use of outdated technologies, such as CD-ROMS, for data backup.
    Listen to the 'Disaster Recover Survey finds low investment in backup and differing attitudes in UAE, Mena' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 09 - 2012 at 11:38 | Duration: 4:33
  • The upper floors of the towering J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai

    J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai pt 2 - convention market for world's tallest hotel

    Audio: "The convention market will be important to us and Dubai" says Rupprecht Queitsch, GM, J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai in conversation with Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market. He also talks about embracing social media, the logistics of opening a new hotel of this scale, which will be the world's tallest when it opens.
    Listen to the 'J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai  pt 2 - convention market for world's tallest hotel' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 09 - 2012 at 14:19 | Duration: 4:44
  • Excitor app divides smart phones for corporate and personal usage

    The current trend for enterprises to allow 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) into the corporate environment may see their IT infrastructure being susceptible to security issues. Phil Blizzard talks to Matt Irwin, UK Account Director, Excitor about their smartphone app which places all corporate data into a 'container' which is isolated from the personal data of an employee's device.
    Listen to the 'Excitor app divides smart phones for corporate and personal usage ' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 24 - 2012 at 12:23 | Duration: 6:13
  • Rupprecht Queitsch, GM, J W Marriott Marquis, Dubai

    J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai pt 1 - first outside of the USA

    Audio: The first J W Marriott Marquis Hotel outside of the USA will open in Dubai in the later part of 2012. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard spoke with Rupprecht Queitsch, GM, J W Marriott Marquis, Dubai to find out more about this brand and what it offers.
    Listen to the 'J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai  pt 1 - first outside of  the USA' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 09 - 2012 at 14:16 | Duration: 4:01
  • London hotel stock sufficient for Olympics 2012

    With one of the biggest hotel stocks in the world, London with over 140,000 hotel rooms should not be short of accommodation for the summer Olympics says Chris Foy, Head 2012 Games Unit, Visit Britain. At the Arabian Travel Market he talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of this summer to London, and the United Kingdom, with both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics taking place. He also the looks aim of Visit Britain to boost overseas visitors by 4 million a year in just two years.
    Listen to the 'London hotel stock sufficient for Olympics 2012' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 06 - 2012 at 14:43 | Duration: 4:19
  • Gerald Lawless - RevPar up 18% for Jumeirah Group

    Gerald Lawless talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), on the positive start to 2012 for the group and provides an overview of their regional development plans. He also gives his views on 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape' which is the main theme of the conference.
    Listen to the 'Gerald Lawless - RevPar up 18% for Jumeirah Group' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 06 - 2012 at 10:23 | Duration: 7:02
  • Clyde & Co highlight hospitality challenges in KSA

    Audio: The Kingdom of Saudia Arabia has the fastest growing hospitality sector in the GCC which means a challenge for operators in terms of getting the right staff and the associated formalities. Moustafa Said, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co talks to Phil Blizzard on what hotel operators and owners to need to beware of in an evolving travel and tourism environment, especially if they are new entrants to The Kingdom.
    Listen to the 'Clyde & Co highlight hospitality challenges in KSA' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 07 - 2012 at 16:42 | Duration: 4:54
  • Qatar Airways display their Boeing Dreamliner seats at  ATM

    ATM News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan

    A roundup of the key travel and tourism news by Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation and Qatar Airways announces new routes. We also hear from some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.
    Listen to the 'ATM News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 03 - 2012 at 00:27 | Duration: 3:45
  • Arabian Hotel Investment Conference looks at adjusting in these challenging times

    Audio: The theme for this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by MEED and The Bench, was 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape'. With collaboration and innovation Phil Blizzard reports from Madinat Jumeirah at the event which saw the participation of regional and global hotel brands, investors and hotel owners. He talks to Gerald Lawless, Executive Director, Jumeriah Group, Victor Louis, Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Imad Barrakad, CEO, Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development
    Listen to the 'Arabian Hotel Investment Conference looks at adjusting in these challenging times' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 01 - 2012 at 21:35 | Duration: 3:58
  • Emirates drive to train pilots as Middle East demand expected to increase by 36,000 pilots over the next 20 years

    Audio: The global airline industry is expected to require a further 460,000 pilots over the next 20 years, with expectations in the Middle East for a further 36,000 flight deck crew. The Emirates Aviation College in Dubai offers an number of courses for future pilots and other aviation industry professionals as highlighted by Dr Ahmed Al Ali, Vice Chancellor in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
    Listen to the 'Emirates drive to train  pilots as Middle East  demand expected to increase by 36,000 pilots over the next 20 years' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 20 - 2012 at 17:39 | Duration: 5:52
  • Emirates NBD - Healthy Q1 for Private Investors

    Stronger economic data out of the USA boosting confidence, with markets enjoying a strong quarter, despite turmoil in Europe is the overlying theme of this review. Gary Dugan, CIO, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talks us through the Q1 performance for markets around the globe, starting with the West through to the Middle East and across to Asia, as well as the BRIC countries. He also tells Phil Blizzard that there is potential for investors with small funds to spare, and that gold should play a bigger role in one's portfolio.
    Listen to the 'Emirates NBD - Healthy Q1 for Private Investors ' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 23 - 2012 at 13:14 | Duration: 6:41
  • Emirates say Hello Tomorrow, plus AHIC & ATM previews

    A round up of the regional travel from Phil Blizzard and this month includes passenger growth for Abu Dhabi International Airport, Flyduabi's foray into Yemen, whilst Emirates says Hello Tomorrow and considers foreign airlines. The big travel related shows - AHIC, ATM and the World Travel Awards are also previewed.
    Listen to the 'Emirates say Hello Tomorrow, plus AHIC & ATM previews' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 26 - 2012 at 09:50 | Duration: 2:38
  • Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens with focus on project delivery

    Cityscape Abu Dhabi opened with major developers displaying their latest projects and talking about their deliveries to date. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at what real estate investors and developers can expect from the 6th edition of the show and talks to analysts Cluttons and developers Sorouh on the state of the Abu Dhabi real estate market.
    Listen to the 'Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens with focus on project delivery' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 24 - 2012 at 12:53 | Duration: 4:07
  • Movenpick Hotels reach milestone of 100 properties

    Audio: An important milestone for the Movenpick Hotel group has been reach with 100 properties in their global milestone. Phil Blizzard talks to Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing - Middle East, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts about their expansion, developments in the Middle East and the importance of events like GIBTM and the Arabian Travel Market. He also talks on how the Dubai hospitality market has bounced back in strength.
    Listen to the 'Movenpick Hotels reach milestone of 100 properties' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 24 - 2012 at 07:11 | Duration: 5:11
  • Sorouh commenced handover of the Sun and Sky Towers on Reem Island last year

    Sorouh to hand over 3,000 units over next 12 months

    Audio: Gurjit Singh, the chief operating officer of Abu Dhabi-based developer Sorouh, talks with Jeff Florian about the company's plans to hand over about 3,000 units over the next 12 months and shares his thoughts about concerns that have been raised about oversupply in the Abu Dhabi market.
    Listen to the 'Sorouh to hand over 3,000 units over next 12 months' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 23 - 2012 at 11:30 | Duration: 4:13
  • Augmented reality apps will soon find a home in every smartphone

    Augmented reality applications gain popularity, bring opportunities for revenue

    Audio: Augmented reality apps will soon find a home in every smartphone, according to Martin Herdina, CEO, Wikitude, a global leader in the augmented reality app space. Steven Bond spoke to Herdina about the rise of AR, the potential for advertising and other monetisation options.
    Listen to the 'Augmented reality applications gain popularity, bring opportunities for revenue' audio clip
    Middle East: Monday, April 23 - 2012 at 09:24 | Duration: 4:33
  • Regional YouTube domains could encourage more localised content

    YouTube's new regional domains bring opportunities for advertisers, content providers

    Audio: YouTube has this month launched regional domains in eight Mena countries, offering new opportunities for advertisers and content providers. Steven Bond talks to Matthew Glotzbach, Manager Director of YouTube EMEA at a Google Hangout in Dubai, about the surge in popularity of Middle East online broadcasting.
    Listen to the 'YouTube's new regional domains bring opportunities for advertisers, content providers' audio clip
    Middle East: Monday, April 16 - 2012 at 11:29 | Duration: 2:17
  • Huawei Virtual Teller Machines expands IT infrastructure for banks

    Cost optimization, handling of big data and a secure IT infrastructure are just a few of the challenges for CIO's in enterprises across all industry sectors. In this interview the focus is banking as Phil Blizzard talks to Abdelrahman Abdellatif, Enterprise Snr Solution Manager, ME, Huawei about strategies for the 'smart' CIO, along with advances in IT services and hardware for this sector.
    Listen to the 'Huawei Virtual Teller Machines expands IT infrastructure for banks ' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 15 - 2012 at 12:40 | Duration: 6:22
  • Sky News Arabia to launch on May 6th

    Abu Dhabi based Sky News Arabia will launch its multi-platform breaking news service on May 6th says Nart Bouran, Head of News. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he talks about the formation of Sky News Arabia, the service they will provide and their stakeholders, which includes BSkyB and the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Company (ADMIC).
    Listen to the 'Sky News Arabia to  launch on May 6th' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 04 - 2012 at 09:14 | Duration: 4:50
  • UAE football to benefit from Real Madrid Island Resort

    The Real Madrid Resort Island will add to the training facilities for future football star in the UAE, says Yousef al Serkal, VP, UAE National Olympic Organisation. He speaks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of financial investors embracing sport and shows his delight in the UAE Under 23 Football Team getting through to the London Olympics.
    Listen to the 'UAE football to benefit from Real Madrid Island Resort' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 03 - 2012 at 15:00 | Duration: 2:05
  • The state of the art studio at  Sky News Arabia

    Sky News Arabia promises a 'new horizon'

    Amidst intensive rehearsal in the 'state of the art' studios Phil Blizzard continues his conversation with Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia who defines what he means by 'new horizons' in news broadcasting. He also talks about their independence in coverage of the news, the use of social media to broaden the user platform and, new for this region, the aims of their 'Advisory Board".
    Listen to the 'Sky News Arabia promises a 'new horizon'' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 08 - 2012 at 09:43 | Duration: 4:54
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi which is open to tourists at certain times

    Abu Dhabi Tourism boost, expansion for Emirates and Qatar Airways

    A roundup of the key travel news from across the region for the month of March with Phil Blizzard looking at the debut Abu Dhabi Air Expo, visitor figures to the UAE capital and expansion for Rotana Hotels, along with Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways. Plus a joint venture for Real Madrid FC and the government of Ras al Khaimah with the development of the Real Madrid Island Resort.
    Listen to the 'Abu Dhabi Tourism boost, expansion for Emirates and Qatar Airways' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 02 - 2012 at 14:20 | Duration: 2:38
  • Lexus GM eyes luxury market growth

    As Lexus roll out the fourth generation of their mid-size GS saloon, Saud Abbasi, GM of Lexus, Al-Futtaim Group talks to Steven Bond about his prediction for continued growth in the luxury car market throughout 2012, with good economic conditions and a swathe of first time buyers.
    Listen to the 'Lexus GM eyes luxury market growth' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 01 - 2012 at 12:34 | Duration: 4:30
  • Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi speaks during a news conference for the Real Madrid resort island in Ras Al Khaimah

    Real Madrid Resort Island a $1 billion development for RAK

    The UAE's northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah is marking it's entry into mass tourism with the world's first 'Sportainment' destination - the Real Madrid Resort Island. Louis-Armand de Rougé, CEO, RAK Marjan Island Football, the entity behind the project, which is a joint venture between the Government of Ras al Khaimah and Real Madrid FC talks to Phil Blizzard about the project.
    Listen to the 'Real Madrid Resort Island a $1 billion development for RAK' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 03 - 2012 at 12:43 | Duration: 4:27
  • Dnata and Travel Counsellors in JV to offer a personalised service

    A relationship-based consultation service, from the comfort of the office or your home, is the basis of a new joint venture between Dnata and UK based Travel Counsellors. On this occasion, however, Phil Blizzard travels to meet Steve Byrne, MD, Travel Counsellors to find out how tailor-made itineraries are created using a personal, home based travel consultant.
    Listen to the 'Dnata and Travel Counsellors in JV to offer a personalised service ' audio clip
    United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 09 - 2012 at 12:45 | Duration: 7:50
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