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Iraq Law Alliance insight to doing business in Iraq
The potential business opportunities in the reconstruction of Iraq are very significant, especially for the construction industry. In this interview with Phil Blizzard, at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, the procedures for conducting business in Iraq are highlighted by Thomas Donovan, Managing Partner, IRAQ Law Alliance who states that these procedures do vary between the two jurisdictions of the country.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Arabian World Construction Summit honours winners of the MEED Quality Awards
The winners of the debut MEED Quality Awards for Projects were honoured at the Arabian World Construction Summit held in Abu Dhabi. Major projects across the region were recognised for their quality by a panel of industry experts, with the winner of the MEED GCC Project of the Year going to Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as Phil Blizzard reports.Log in to watch video (free registration)Saudi Arabia industrialization strategy is key to diversification
Ahmed Al Bader, National Industrial Strategy Consultant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia outlines their vision for the development of the industrial sector in the diversification plans for the country. At MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit he also talks to Phil Blizzard about MODOM the Industrial Property Authority and its role in the growth of the industrial sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)Kuwait Airport developing to become regional hub
As Kuwait aims to re-establish itself as a major business and financial centre the plan for Kuwait International Airport is for it to become a key regional aviation hub. At the Arabian World Construction Summit Eng. Mahdy Al Dakheel, Director of Projects Department, Kuwait International Airport talks to Phil Blizzard about the strategic importance of Kuwait and it's geographical location at the top of the Gulf.Log in to watch video (free registration)Etisalat launches eHospitality for hotel sector
Etisalat has created a suite of industry specific ICT solutions, with this one being launched for the hospitality sector. Abdulla Hashim, Senior VP, ICT, Etisalat talks to Phil Blizzard about eHospitality which aims to enable hotels in the UAE to deliver a comprehensive communications and entertainment experience to their guestsLog in to watch video (free registration)
Drake and Scull eye construction projects outside UAE
Khaldoon Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says competition from construction companies from both China and Turkey is impacting their business in the region. At the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi, organized by MEED, he talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of his company and also about the impact of regional unrest.Log in to watch video (free registration)RERA roundtable on Facilities Management
Developments in the Facilities Management (FM) sector of the real estate industry are discussed in this roundtable session, headed by Phil Blizzard, with Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO, RERA talking about the direction RERA is taking with regards to FM. Mahmoud El Buri, Snr Director, RERA talks about the RERA Institute and FM eductaion, whilst Ali al Suwaidi, MEFMA Board Member, offers an insight into their activities and sustainability.Log in to watch video (free registration)Kurt Ritter, CEO, Rezidor Hotel Group - solid Q1 results
Kurt Ritter, President & CEO, The Rezidor Hotel Group talks to Phil Blizzard at the AHIC about their development pipeline which will see five new hotels per year, on average, across the region over the next three years. He also talks about their three key brands - Radisson Blu, Park Lane and the new luxury lifestyle brand Missoni.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Arabian Travel Market Dubai and Royal Wedding boost for UK tourism
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai looking at the latest travel news, including the record breaking profits for the Emirates Group, along with route expansions by Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways. Travel Talk features industry experts from Visit Britain talking about the boost to UK tourism following the royal wedding and ahead of next year's Olympic Games.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 2 - Mexico debuts at ATM
TravelWise at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai where the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is our featured destination. Talking about the attractions, which range from Mayan Temples to golfing, with a sprinkling of shopping and mouth watering cuisine, found in this colourful part of Mexico is Lizzie Cole, Marketing Director, Riviera Maya. We also provide advice for travellers wishing to visit this part of Central America.Log in to watch video (free registration)Business Process Outsourcing - The key elements
From managing your call centre to processing invoices and insurance claims Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) enables companies to focus on their core areas of expertise. Phil Blizzard talks to Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silah Gulf, Bahrain, on the types of processes which may be outsourced and about the advantages for organisations taking this route for their back office activities.Log in to watch video (free registration)Business Process Outsourcing - Silah Gulf, Baharain
The National Call Centre, Bahrain aims to offer Business Process Outsourcing services, which are world class, to organisations across the Gulf. Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silha Gulf, Bahrain explains to Phil Blizzard what they offer, the benefits to companies from the perspective of both the financial advantage and skills offered, along with Silah Gulf's association with Merchants in the UK.Log in to watch video (free registration)Millennium Hotels to open ultra luxury Biltmore Hotel in Abu Dhabi
With an aggressive development pipeline in the Mena region Millennium Hotels will expand from 12 properties to 52 over the next three years and will see the company becoming the largest international hotel operator in Iraq. Phil Blizzard talks to Michael Marshall, VP - Sales & Marketing, Middle East & North Africa, Millennium Hotels & Resorts about their key developments, as well as the introduction of the ultra luxury Biltmore Hotel brand into the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)EmQuest offers travel agents new business tools from Sabre
EmQuest, a division within the Emirates Group, are offering travel agents a raft of new business tools to enable greater efficiency and connectivity. At the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, Phil Blizzard spoke with Naz Nizari, Senior VP, EmQuest about the new award winning Sabre Red platform,Graphical Use & Profile, plus how the industry is embracing social networking and the associated security issues.Log in to watch video (free registration)Ritz Carlton Hotels embracing social media
Embracing the new world of social media and how an iconic luxury brand such as The Ritz-Carlton navigates this space is the focus of this interview. Phil Blizzard talks to Chris Gabaldon, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, The Ritz Carlton Hotels about the value of digital and new media today and also on the topic of brand overcrowding within hospitality groups.Log in to watch video (free registration)Record profits for Emirates Group of $1.6 billion for 2010 - 2011
The Emirates Group has announced record profits for the 23rd consecutive year, with group profits up 42.9% on last year. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group talks to Phil Blizzard about how their record profit for 2010 - 2011 was achieved and how the Dubai-based carrier is riding the various challenges facing the airline industry.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates route expansion and Airbus A380 in big demand
The Airbus A380 is proving to be a big hit for Emirates in terms of passenger satisfaction and also from the operational perspective. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard talks to Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior VP, Commercial Operations Worldwide about the 'star' aircraft, new destinations coming on stream, route enhancements and the challenges which the airline industry is facing.Log in to watch video (free registration)Gerald Lawless Pt 2 - Winning the AHIC Leadership Award
The winner of the Leadership Award at this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) was Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group. He talks to Phil Blizzard about this achievement, but first elaborates further on their expansion pipeline.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Sofitel introduce new luxury brands - Legend and So
Sofitel the luxury hospitality sector within the Accor Group are becoming lighter with the selling off of hotel properties to become purely a management organisation, as Sami Nasser, VP, Sofitel, MENA explains to Phil Blizzard. At the AHIC he also talks about their development pipeline and the reason for introducing two new brands of luxury hotels - Sofitel Legend and Sofitel So.Log in to watch video (free registration)
AHIC changes gear and moves onto Africa
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 took the theme of 'Changing Gears' with the focus being on the direction of the region's industry over the next decade. Phil Blizzard talks to Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench, co-organisers with MEED Events. He also talks about the winners of the key awards at this years conference as well as the new events which are aimed at hotel investment opportunities in the African markets.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Strong growth is the forecast as the Arabian Travel Market opens in Dubai
The Arabian Travel Market in Dubai has openned showing strong signs of growth in the various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. Phil Blizzard reports from the Dubai International Convention Centre where the ATM has attracted over 2300 exhibitors from 69 countries for this B2B event.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gerald Lawless Pt 1 - Global expansion for Jumeirah group
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group talks to Phil Blizzard about their international activities, which after a two year lull have restarted with the recent opening of their first property in China. He also talks about the pipeline for another four hotels in China, as well as those in other locations around the world, including the Maldives and at home in the UAE.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hilton Worldwide rapid expansion across Middle East & Africa
The signing of the Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaima is perhaps the jewel in the crown of Hilton Worldwide in their expansion across the region. Rudy Jagersbacher, President, MEA Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about their development pipeline and also the impact of the regional uprisings and in particularly Cairo.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Morocco looks to Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds for tourism development
Inbound tourism and inbound investment were the key topics of discussion with Phil Blizzard talking to Tarik Senhaji, Chairman, Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. With strong ties to the GCC region prospects look positive for the Kingdom, despite the recent terrorist attack in Marrakech. The Chairman also talks about the key elements in their 10 year plan leading to their 2020 Vision.Log in to watch video (free registration)Dnata launches new global brand image
Following exponential global growth over the past six years, which has seen the group quadruple in size, Dubai-based Dnata is now the world's fourth-largest combined air services provider with operations across five continents. Dnata President Gary Chapman talks Edward Poultney through the strategy behind the company's rapid rise and future plans, and explains why the new brand identity reflects Dnata's emergence as a pan-global entity.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)





