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Finance Minister talks at MEED's Oman Investment Forum 2011
H.E. Darwish Al Balushi, Finance Minister, Sultanate of Oman Government talks to Phil Blizzard at the Oman Investment Forum 2011 about the aims and key aspects of their 5 year development plan, along with how their budget of OR14bn will be used. He explains that the high price of oil, the budget was based on oil at $58, has assisted their financial planning, meaning the issue of development bonds in 2011 has slowed, but anticipates bonds to the value of OR200m will be issued in 2012.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Nokia bullish over Middle East smart phone market share
Tom Farrell, GM, Nokia Lower Gulf talks to Peter Ward about the firm's smart phone strategy in the Middle East, the new N9 phone and Nokia's promotion of Near Field Communication technology.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Du hopeful over Apple IPhone 4S UAE release date
Farid Faraidooni, CCO, Du talks to Peter Ward about the release date of the Apple iPhone 4S in the UAE, the race to 4G services and the firm's presence at Gitex 2011.Log in to watch video (free registration)
AMEinfo tablet review - from the Apple iPad to various Android OS devices
Tablet devices in the Middle East have grown hugely in popularity over the last year. AMEinfo rounds up the major devices which have entered this market in 2011.Log in to watch video (free registration)
MEED Middle East Retail Banking 2011 - Fraud protection from Stratus Technologies
Dick Sharod, Regional Director, Africa & Middle East, Stratus Technologies talks about the vulnerability of credit and debit cards and how technology can be embraced by banks to make their cards safe. He talks to Phil Blizzard at the MEED Middle East Retail Banking Conference 2011 in Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah now open for guests
The latest property in the Middle East portfolio of European luxury hospitality brand Kempinski has opened on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai with a combination of hotel suites, penthouses and private villas. Phil Blizzard visited the luxury five star Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai to preview the hotel and spoke with the general manager Mr Burkhard Wolter, who also talks about the expansion of the brand.Log in to watch video (free registration)
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank we were affected by customers skipping
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank talks to Phil Blizzard at the MEED Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference in Dubai about how the banks became too greedy during the 'good times', the effect of defaults during the economic downturn and their strategy for the future.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Cloud optimised networks gain traction in Middle East region
Cloud optimised networks are said to be able to save a company both time and money. Peter Ward talks to Yarob Sakhnini, Systems Engineering Manager - CEMA, Brocade, about the popularity of these type of networks and general trends in the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
MEED Middle East Retail Banking 2011 - National Bank of Abu Dhabi
Suvo Sarkar, GM-Consumer and Elite Banking, National Bank of Abu Dhabi,talks on how the retail banking sector needs to evolve in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Retail Banking Conference organised by MEED.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Cyber crime costing UAE $626m a year
Bulent Teksoz, Chief Security Strategist, Norton talks to Peter Ward about a recent survey conducted by Norton, outlining the total cost of cyber crime in the UAE - found to be $626m per year.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hawkamah and Dubai DED work together to develop SME sector
Nick Nadal, Director, Hawkamah talks about the importance of corporate governance for SMEs and the way the Dubai Department of Economic Development is working on a code for businesses in this sector. He also explains to Phil Blizzard the 9 key pillars of corporate governance and offers three important practices for SMEs to adopt.Log in to watch video (free registration)
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair honoured with MEED 'Leadership in Banking' Award
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank received the MEED Leadership in Banking Award at the Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference in Dubai. Following the presentation he spoke to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the bank and their pioneering approach to retail banking, including the creation of 246 Mashreq MillionairesLog in to watch video (free registration)
Middle East region looks to catch up on e-commerce
Google managing director Ari Kesisoglu speaks to Peter Ward about the state of the Middle East's e-commerce, advertising revenues and the rise in Arabic content online.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai Pt 2
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai in part two with Phil Blizzard talks more about the on-board innovations for passengers on their aircraft, the advantages of a single aircraft type fleet and the record breaking summer for passenger traffic. They also discuss the potential growth in the Middle East for the low cost airline sector and the challenges facing the airline industry, as well as the new routes coming on stream.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai Pt 1
FlyDubai is regarded as the fastest growing airline in the world and in just two years it now flies to 40 destinations with its fleet of 19 aircraft making almost 700 flights per week. On board the latest version of the Boeing 737-800NG Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai about the development of the airline and also the innovations found on this aircraft.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Kaspersky CEO fears for his own IT safety as hacking increases
With hactivism on the rise and cyber criminals becoming more and more dangerous, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and founder of Kaspersky Lab tells Peter Ward why he fears for his own IT security.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Damac launches Suites and Spas at Cityscape Global
Damac Properties are adding a hospitality element to their diverse portfolio as Phil Blizzard discovered at Cityscape Global. Ziad El Chaar, MD, Damac Properties talks on how they have survived the real estate downturn, their developments and projects across the retail, residential and commercial sectors.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Cityscape Global 2011 opens in Dubai
The 10th edition of Dubai's premier real estate event Cityscape opened with an announcement from master developer Nakheel on a new project on Palm Jumeirah. Phil Blizzard reports on who is participating at the event, which is described by the organisers as the largest B2B real estate brand in the Middle East.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Nakheel Chairman announces new project on Palm Jumeirah
The first new property development announcement in recent years by master planner Nakheel was made at Cityscape Global. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel about the Palm Residence development which will be located off the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, also about their current focus and the fate of the QE2 cruise liner.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai SMEs encouraged to adopt corporate governance
SME's make up 95% of businesses registered in Dubai and at the moment contribute to 40% of the economic value of the emirate. As a driver to growth Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development, is encouraging SME's to adopt corporate governance as Alexandar Williams, Director - Strategy & Policy Division explains to Phil Blizzard.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai Real Estate Review - Residential sector pt 2
Phil Blizzard continues this special report by talking to industry experts from Jones Lang La Salle and Asteco about trends which are impacting the residential sector of the real estate market. These range from the new visa law for property investors through to the effect of the new Metro Green Line on rental values, and also the "flight to quality".Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai Real Estate Review - Residential sector pt 1
From Palm Jumeirah to Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Lake Towers to International City the residential sector of the real estate market has varying dynamics. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to industry experts from Asteco and Seven Tides and visits various locations across Dubai to see how the market has performed, so far, in 2011 from the perspective of both investor and tenant.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates conduct Inspire tests on Indian Ocean routes
Flexible flight paths are the route to greater operating efficiency of aircraft on long distance flights says Captain Alan Stealey, Divisional Senior Vice President Flight Operations, Emirates. Talking to Phil Blizzard he explains the results of their Inspire tests on the Indian Ocean routes between Dubai and Australia. He also talks about the benefits of having a flexible approach to the routes used by the flight crew.Log in to watch video (free registration)
OPEC Secretary General voices concern over EU and US financial troubles
In this special interview His Excellency Abdalla Salem Al-Badri, OPEC Secretary General talks to Peter Ward, about economic troubles, Libya's oil agenda and potential division between OPEC member countries.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hospitality on Palm Jumeirah slowly opening to guests
Three years on from the opening of Atlantis The Palm Jumeirah and AME Info looks, from a tourism perspective, at the way this iconic man-made island is evolving. Phil Blizzard talks to hospitality expert Mike Scully about the ROI for developers, who is investing and the introduction of apartment hotels.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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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)
