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Dubai SME 100 reveal top performers
The first ever ranking of businesses in the SME sector has taken place following a Dubai Government mandate. At the ceremony announcing the top performing SMEs Phil Blizzard spoke with Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO, Dubai SME about the importance of the SME sector to the economy of Dubai, the criteria for recognition as a top performer and how this sector will evolve. We also hear from Dr Omar Ghosheh, CEO of top performer Dimensions Healthcare.
Emirates NBD - 2012 outlook for private investment
2012 is set to be a year of re-orientation in the private investment, out with the old and in with the new. Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, EmiratesNBD talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of emerging countries - from Mongolia to Mozambique, the impact of regional issues and offers some key pointers for UAE based investors, including returns of upto 20% on commercial real estate in Europe.
MRO growth in Middle East on a 9% growth flight path
The MRO sector of the aviation industry in the Middle East is poised to see substantial growth in revenue, with a possible doubling over the next 10 years. Aviation analyst David Stewart, VP, ICF SH&E talks to Phil Blizzard about trends and developments in this sector.
Dubai Property Group pt 1 - Post crisis development
Khalid Al Malik, CEO, Dubai Property Group talks about the consolidation of the group since the property market collapse and the challenges he has faced in the two years at the helm of this Dubai Holding entity. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines the diverse portfolio they have, with the key element now being quality as they deliver significant developments in 2012. talks about the consolidation of the group since the property market collapse and the challenges he has faced in the two years at the helm of this Dubai Holding entity. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines the diverse portfolio they have, with the key element now being quality as they deliver significant developments in 2012.
Dubai Property Group pt 2 - Dubailand is coming back
Dubailand is back with City of Arabia flexing strong muscles and several other entities in serious negotiations with Dubai Property Group, says CEO Khalid Al Malik. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the recovery of this stalled entertainment destination, the interest in the mixed, residential and commercial, development of Bay Square in Business Bay. He outlines the strategy of the Dubai Property Group and the importance of dialogue with stakeholders involved in the numerous projects
Utilization of data important for CIOs
An explosion of data is one of many challenges facing Chief Information Officers across the region, with some reports saying only 5% of that data is being leveraged. Eyad Shihabi, MD, HP Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard about the utilization of data and HP's recent $10.3billion acquisition of the UK based information management software company Autonomy.
Dubai International Airports 51 million passengers in 2011
Dubai International Airport (DIA) registered 51 million passengers in 2011, in what was its 51st year of operation. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about the figures, changing trends, including the No1 destination out of Dubai changing from London Heathrow to Doha.
Arab Health 2012 - a substantial boost to the economy of Dubai
The largest medical event in the Middle East is likely to attract more than 70,000 healthcare professional to the Dubai World Trade Centre for a showcase of the latest medical innovations. From Arab Health 2012, Phil Blizzard reports on the rapidly growing healthcare sector in the region, looks at what the show has to offer and what it means to the economy of Dubai. He talks to Dave Panther, Life Sciences Divison, Informa Exhibitions and Daniel Whitehead, Managing Consultant, TCO.
Some Dubai rentals set to fall in 2012
The annual real estate outlook for the UAE property market from analysts Jones Lang LaSalle paints a mixed picture - with rental decline in some areas and small growth in others. Craig Plumb, Head of Research Director, MENA, JLL talks to Phil Blizzard about the key trends in the different real estate sectors and also the impact of global and regional events. The report indicates that residential and office rents are likely to fall further, but with some locations seeing an increase, and 2012 will be a year of further strength for the Dubai hotel sector.
Aircraft interiors to address Middle East aerospace industry
The latest developments in aircraft interiors from 'state of the art' galley equipment through to in-flight entertainment will be displayed at the Aircraft Interiors Middle East Show in Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks to organiser Alison Weller, Director - Aerospace, F&E about the event as the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Middle East show which runs concurrently at Dubai Expo.
Siemens display Porsche electric car at WFES
One of the most outstanding electric cars at the World Future Energy Summit was found on the Siemens stand where they were proudly displaying a futuristic Porsche 911 Turbo. Phil Blizzard spoke to Dr Ulrich Eberl, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Siemens AG about the direction they are taking in their drive for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
2012:Year of Sustainable Energy For All launched at WFES
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon made a passionate 'call to action' at the WFES, Abu Dhabi to make sustainable energy available to all. Following this announcement Phil Blizzard spoke to Michael Liebreich, Spokesperson, Sec-Gen High Level Group on 'Sustainable Energy for All' for an overview of the initiative's key elements - who will benefit, how it will be implemented and the time frame involved. He also talks about the role of Bloomberg New Energy Finance of which he is Founder and Chief Executive. You can watch a video version in our video section.
Cloud enablement and enterprise interoperability
Andrew Chapman, Senior Director, Momentum talks to Peter Ward about the evolving use of the cloud, key parameters for enablement and how it can be used within the framework of enterprise interoperability.
Dubai Metro Green Line a significant achievement in 2011
The opening on 11-11-2011 of the Dubai Metro's Green Line signified another big development in the infrastructure of the Emirate. Phil Blizzard rides the train, highlighting the major aspects of the 23km Green Line 18, which intersects with the Red Line at two stations. A video version can be viewed in our video section.
Infrastructure and Investments are key to MENA transformation
At the DIFC conference looking at Global Turbulence and MENA Transformation Phil Blizzard spoke to Dr Yasar Jarrar, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers on the impact of the 2010 Arab Spring, or Arab Uprising, as he prefers to call it on investment into the region and the prospects for 2012.
World Future Energy Summit opens with global initiative on sustainable energy for all
The 5th edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi with a call to action from the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon as he launched the 2012: The International Year of Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Phil Blizzard reports on the event which is expected to attract over 26,000 attendees to the summit which has the theme of Powering Sustainable Innovations. In this report we hear from UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and Michael Liebreich, Spokesperson, UN Secretary-General High Level Group on 'Sustainable Energy for All'. A video version of this report can be watched in our Latest Video section
Swiss Business Council - 15 years of developing relationships in Dubai
The Swiss Business Council, Dubai has over the past 15 years been promoting economic, social and cultural relations between the UAE and Switzerland. Peter Harradine, President, Swiss Business Council talks to Phil Blizzard about the aims and development of the organisation, along with its future plans. He also gives an overview of its members which range from SMEs to international companies.
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority - Pt 2
The evolution of the DIFC from being a regional financial hub to a global one will see the number of people employed rise from 11,500 to over 55,000, making this a 'city within a city'. In part two of this insight Phil Blizzard talks to Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority about the lifestyle aspects - the many art galleries, restaurants and retail outlets which make up this financial cluster. They also talk about the education intuitions, like the London Business School, developing human capital and the significance of the New Silk Route and trading with China.
Dubai Solar Park launched in renewable energy programme
As part of the Integrated Energy Strateg 2030 initiative Dubai is to set up the largest solar park in the region with the aim of producing 1000 megawatts of electricity from the rays of the sun. The Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Solar Park will be the focus of a new solar energy programme launched in Dubai which aims to generated 5% of Dubai's energy from solar power by 2030. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman, Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority - Pt 1
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a bridge between the long established institutions in cities such as London in the West and Hong Kong in the East. In this special insight Phil Blizzard talks to Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority about their key role, the development of the DIFC - which has 813 active institutions employing over 11,500 people, the demographic shift in the financial markets and the positioning of Nasdaq Dubai.
GCC airport developments to exceed $44billion
Over $44 billion is being spent across the region on airport development across the GCC, with the target of handling over 260 million passengers per year. In this special report Phil Blizzard takes a look at major airport projects in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, where Dubai Airports recently announced breaking the 50 million passengers 'year on year' target.
Emirates NBD - Global economic review 2011
A more certain Europe is the necessary economic requirement for 2012" says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD. The final review of 2011 looks at the key global events of the past 12 months and how they have shaped the economic environment and - in particular - the effect on private investments. Starting with the Arab Spring and moving through the year, ending with America looking more positive and Britain in isolation after the 'treaty veto' by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Etisalat launch super fast LTE 4G network
Etisalat has now launched the UAE's first and much awaited Long Term Evolution (LTE) service on the country's fastest network. Phil Blizzard looks at the new service and what it will mean to users who can expect super speeds of up to 100mbs.
Etisalat LTE 4G - how fast is the download
The recently launched 4G service by Etisalat is tested by Phil Blizzard who investigates the performance and speed of this much awaited mobile Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The performance is assessed using a speed test with the TRA and the visual aspect is observed with a HD video on YouTube.
QE2 in Dubai is set for lavish New Year party
The outside deck of the QE2 is to be the 'set' for one of Dubai's most lavish and exclusive New Year's Eve parties. The famed ocean liner, now berthed at Port Rashid, will lower its gang planks to an exclusive guest list of celebrities and royalty as explained by Leili Gerami, Project Director, QE2 in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
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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)
