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Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia - 2011 a significant year
Despite the Arab Spring the Sharjah based low cost carrier Air Arabia continued to operate their hubs in Egypt and Morocco. Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia talks to Phil Blizzard at the Aviation Outlook, MENA Conference about their achievements in 2011 and their development plans for 2012.
DEWA looks at increase in energy savings with Earth Hour
The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) aims to substantially reduce the quantity of energy consumed and see the Earth Hour campaign as a way to create an awareness of their goals. H.E. Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO, DEWA talks to Phil Blizzard about their conservation mission and what can be achieved, not only during the Earth Hour, but also Beyond the Hour.
Bell Pottinger Chairman talks at PRWC on the impact of New Media
Talking at the PR World Congress in Dubai on the impact of 'new media' Lord Tim Bell, Chairman, Chime Communications, UK says that digital platforms, rather than distracting from traditional formats, actually adds to the media landscape. Talking to Phil Blizzard he elaborates on his views and also offers advice to those wishing to pursue a career in PR. As well as setting up Chime Communications, which includes the Bell Pottinger Group, Lord Bell was invovled in the formation of Saatchi & Saatchi.
Former Al Jazeera Network DG talks at PRWC of Integral Media
A second phase of new media with three main threads is being seen as 'Integral Media' by the former DG, Al Jazeera Network. At the Public Relations World Conference Phil Blizzard joins Wadah Khanfar and talks about the future of media and also the Sharq Forum, Qatar for which he is a co-founder.
Dr Anwar Ibrahim - 20th PR World Congress, Dubai
The Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Anwar Ibrahim talks to Phil Blizzard at the 20th Public Relations World Congress. He talks about the changing political landscape following the Arab Uprising, the impact on the citizens of Malaysia and the role of the media and PR in this era of dialogue.
20th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show opens
A glittering array of superyachts from UAE and global manufacturers are assembled at the Mina Seyahi Marina for the 20th edition of the Dubai International Boatshow. Phil Blizzard talks to Trixie Loh, Senior VP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers of the event, on what can be expected at this special anniversary event
Sony rebrand for mobiles and launch of new Xperia
The new Sony Xperia S smartphone has made its debut in the Middle East following a showcase at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. At the launch event Phil Blizzard spoke to Spyros Gousetis, Marketing Director, MEA, Sony about the new device and the rebranding of Sony Ericsson to Sony Mobile Communications, as well as their strategy for the region.
Sunil John, CEO, Asda'a - 20th PR World Congress
The 20th Public Relations World Congress is to be held in Dubai with the theme of 'From the Arab Street to Wall Street: Communications in an Age of Dialogue'. Phil Blizzard talks to Sunil John, CEO, Asda'a Burson-Marsteller, Dubai and chairman of the organising committee on what this platform will offer PR professionals from across the globe. He also talks about the evolution of PR in the Middle East and how PR is likely to progress.
Falcon 7X executive jets from Dassault at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
For the high flying CEO, with an appropriate budget, the Falcon 7X executive jet priced at $50million offers long range and economical flights due to its three engine configuration. Renaund Cloatre, GM, Dassault Falcon Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard about the market in the region for Falcon jets and the delivery of their fourth 7X to Saudia Private Aviation.
Bombardier sign with Qatar Executive at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Doha based Qatar Airways and their business aviation operation, Qatar Executive, are expanding their services following a signing agreement at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo. Phil Blizzard, at the event, talks to Andy Nureddin, VP, Customer Services & Support, Business Aircraft, Bombardier about the services Qatar Executive will be providing.
Interview with CEO, Royal Jet - 2011 profits soar sky high to 226%
Abu Dhabi based Royal Jet flew more than 3100 VIP charter flights in 2011 to more than 134 countries with their fleet of luxury executive jets. Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard about their record breaking year and the growth of their numerous operations and alo their development plans for the future. He also talks about some of the exotic destinations, such as Tahiti, the Easter Island and South America which Royal Jet has flown clients to.
Audio review: Apple iPad 3 is simply the 'new iPad 2'
The new iPad from Apple has been launched and will feature the much anticipated Retina display and processing chip, high speed LTE connectivity, as well as a new camera system. Phil Blizzard looks at the enhancements and new offerings of the new iPad 2.
Emirates on steep flight path for recruitment
Each aircraft joining the rapidly expanding fleet of Emirates Airline requires 270 staff - from flight crew to cabin crew and ground support. Phil Blizzard talks to Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Executive VP - Human resources, Emirates about their requirements, what recruits can expect and the supply of suitable candidates.
Emirates into USA, Fydubai 50th destination and EU carbon tax
Travel News with Phil Blizzard and the latest regional travel industry news which includes global success at the World Travel Awards for regional travel and tourism operators. Expansion continues unabated for airlines in the GCC with new routes to the USA and Europe, and we also look at the impact on airlines of the EU imposed 'carbon tax'.
Du development path with Masar to expand in 2012
The recruitment strategy for Du is evolving and has seen considerable changes in the past 5 years says Jamal Khalifa Lootah, Snr Director - National Recruitment & Development, Human Resources & Shared Services, Du. He talks to Phil Blizzard about their plans for nurturing talent in the UAE and their CSR role in helping students find placements with-in their organisations.
Big carbon tax bill for GCC airlines flying into Europe
Etihad Airways are already charging passengers, on flights into Europe, an additional surcharge to offset the carbon tax introduced by the European Union. Phil Blizzard discusses with Georges Hannouche, CEO, Bayanat, an aviation services company, the impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme which will cost Emirates Airline around 2.5billion dirhams over the next 10 years
GCC aviation sector implementing green initiatives
Georges Hannouche, CEO, Bayanat, an aviation services company, talks at the Green Aviation & Logistics Conference on the evolution of green aviation in the region. On the sidelines of the conference Phil Blizzard spoke to him about the global consumption of energy by the transport sector and what initiatives are being put in place in this region to reduce carbon emissions.
High profile hacking just the tip of the iceburg
The high profile computer network hacking incidents reported in the media in recent months are just "the tip of the iceburg" says Khaled Al Hawasli, Snr Security Consultant, Help AG. Talking to Phil Blizzard he provides an overview of those involved in hacking and suggests procedures to avoid infiltration of systems. He also suggests that hacking and infiltration will get a lot worse.
Dubai Arc Pumps talk HSBC Business Thinking
HSBC Business Thinking with Mahmood Ghazaleh, GM, Dubai Arc Pumps LLC who talks about the development of this company which specializes in fire fighting pumps and associated products. He also talks about their two way relationship with HSBC.
H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, DG, Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai
H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, DG, Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Economic Outlook 2012 conference on the prospects for growth. He outlines the anticipated strongest performing sectors and the negative effect of the real estate and construction sector.
Ericsson looks at ten fold growth for M2M
Machines talking to machines, M2M, as in remote access to the intelligent home, monitoring of transport fleets is likely to grow tenfold over the next few years, says Ali Shah, Market Development Director Consumer & Business Applications, MENA, Ericsson. Talking to Phil Blizzard he gives examples of the useage of M2M applications, the evolution of the next few years and the economic benefits to telecom companies who will provide the conduit for the control data.
Kenya enjoys substantial increase in visitors from UAE despite security issues
Despite kidnappings and terrorist attacks Kenya has seen a substantial growth in visitor arrivals from the UAE. To find out what is been done to make the country safer Phil Blizzard joins John Chirchir, Regional Marketing Manager Emerging Markets, Kenya Tourist Board. He also gives an insight to their development plans to grow further the number of visitors from the UAE and GCC.
World Bank Group agency 1 billion dollar MENA investment programme
Michel Wormser, VP & COO, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) talks to Phil Blizzard about the role of the political risk insurance arm of World Bank Group and the funding which is available for projects across the Middle East and North Africa.
Double digit growth for IT spend across UAE and KSA in 2011
The impact of the Arab Spring resulted in a decline for IT spend in Egypt in 2011, whereas the KSA and UAE saw an increase of between 10% and 12%. Jyoti Lalchandani, Regional VP & MD, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about market conditions in 2011 and gives his views on what trends can be expected in 2012 and what will be the key topics of discussion, including those at the forthcoming IDC CIO Summit Middle East.
Dimensions Healthcare top performing SME in Dubai
The Dubai 100 SME is a new initiative from the Government of Dubai and at a special ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre the Top 100 performing businesses in the SME sector were revealed. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO, Dubai SME, - Michael Lahyani, CEO & Founder of the third place performer Property Finder and also Dr Omar Ghosheh, CEO of top performer Dimensions Healthcare.
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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)
