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UAE Property Trends 2011 pt 1 - from infrastructure to community retail
The 'Top 11 Trends for UAE Real Estate in 2011' are revealed in this edition of Property Report, from research conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle MENA. In this part Phil Blizzard look at the first six trends, in ascending order of importance, with Jones Lang Salle, MENA executives Jesse Downs, Director of Management Consulting and Craig Plumb, Head of Research.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Oman Air moves from being a regional to an international airline
Philippe Georgiou, Chief Officer, Commercial Affairs, Oman Air talks about how the airline has evolved from a regional to an international carrier serving niche destinations. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the need to explore strategic alliances and consolidations to sustain profitability and how they see Oman Air providing a luxury in-flight experience.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Regional travel news and the growing cruise sector
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise liner looking at the latest travel news which includes airline development across the region and the impact of high oil prices, Dubai World Central opens to passenger aircraft and the first hotel for Dubai's Financial District. In Travel Talk a look at Dubai as an important hub for the growing cruise industry with Helen Beck, an expert from this tourism sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Etisalat to offer cloud services
At Microsoft Tech-Ed Abdull Hashim, Senior VP - Business Solutions, Etisalat talks to Phil Blizzard about their development of cloud services and what they will be rolling out in Q3 2011. He also talks about their strategic partnership with Microsoft.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Michael Horrigan, CEO, Mourjan Marinas - developments sailing on smooth waters
The development of marinas across the Middle East is now being perceived as being more practical and with a focus on servicing the requirements of boat owners says Michael Horrigan, CEO, Middle East, Europe & Asia, Mourjan Marinas. Phil Blizzard talks to him about changing trend sin the region and the key projects being undetaken by the Dubai-based developer.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ditlev Engel, CEO, Vestas - Integrating windpower alongside oil and gas
Trying to sell wind power in a region with the world's largest hydro-carbon reserves could be a challenging task. Ditlev Engel, CEO, Vestas, talks to Phil Blizzard about how wind, gas and oil will be the future provider of energy and how his organisation, which is the largest supplier of wind turbines in the world, is looking at increasing power generated by wind from the present 2% to a target of 10% and how this would be achieved.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Luxury AYCER yacht produced in UAE
The AYCER 110' is a Dhs6m luxury yacht manufactured entirely in the UAE by Ras Al Khaimah based Aycer Yachts. Phil Blizzard previews this luxurious vessel and talks to Patrick Van Der Elst, Managing Partner & Yacht Designer, Aycer Yachts about this bespoke creation and how the luxury yacht business is evolving.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Microsoft see developers as key to cloud formation
The evolution of the cloud across both the private and public domain will depend on the collaboration with developers, says Soma Somasegar, Senior VP, Developer Division, Microsoft in conversation with Phil Blizzard. Speaking at the second Microsoft Tech Ed Summit in Dubai he also talks about the key elements in the approach by Microsoft in the formation of the cloud.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ritz-Carlton launches first hotel at Dubai International Financial Centre
Luxury hospitality brand Ritz-Carlton has the accolade of being the first hotel to open within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Phil Blizzard was greeted at this luxury business hotel by Lothar Quarz, GM, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC to talk about their positioning in the financial district and within the broader hospitality market.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Growth of 40% in luxury yachts for UAE based Gulf Craft
Despite the tough economic climate UAE based Gulf Craft saw a 40% revenue growth in the luxury yacht sector in 2010. At the Dubai International Boat Show Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft, of the Ajman based company, spoke to Phil Blizzard about changing trends and markets, as well as their new luxury yacht the Gulf 95 Exp.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IBM - The Cloud, Myth or Reality?
The Cloud - Myth or Reality? The statement is addressed by Holger Machos, Director - Worldwide Compute Development, IBM who talks to Phil Blizzard about the journey they took and the key benefits to businesses, from SME's to large government organisations, in making that journey. He also talks about how large demanding projects, lasting perhaps a short time, can benefit from the massive computing power offered by the cloud.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai International Boat Show is a global attraction
With 11 world premiers and 30 regional launches from some of the most prestigious names in the boating industry the 19th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show is a global event. Down on the water at the Dubai International Marine Club Phil Blizzard sends this report from amongst the super yachts, high speed racing boats and sedate water buggies.Log in to watch video (free registration)
ENOC and EMGAS look at CNG for a clean drive
A cleaner and more economical drive for both the individual motorist and the fleet operator is on the roadmap for ENOC and subsidiary EMGAS with the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across the region. Zaid Al Qufaidi, Managing Director - Marketing, ENOC & EMGAS talks to Phil Blizzard about their plans which could see 30% of vehicles in the UAE, over the next five years, using CNG.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia pt 2 -aviation growth supports the economy
Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia in conversation with Phil Blizzard talks about the growth potential of low cost carriers in the region, the need for an ease in regulations, along with more airports. He also talks about their plans for 2011 and how society benefits from aviation growth in terms of greater employment and a stronger economy.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia pt 1 - World CEO Low Cost Airlines
Air Arabia, CEO, Adel Ali talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the low cost carrier which has its main operating basis in the emirate of Sharjah, as well as the accolade of winning the award for World CEO Low Cost Airline on four occasions.Log in to watch video (free registration)
19th Dubai International Boat Show indicates bouyant market
With 11 world launches and a record breaking 41 premieres, the 19th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will house more than 400 boats and yachts. Phil Blizzard talks to Trixie Loh, VP - Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre about the growth of this event, the enlarged Super Yacht Boulevard and the new Supercar Promenade.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IT at centre of Qatar's development
As the development of Qatar continues apace, AMEinfo's Peter Ward talks to Sa'di Awienat, Director, IT, Qatar Foundation, on the role technology is playing and the significance of the organisation's cloud computing deployment.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Microsoft serving companies on their cloud journey
"There are four logical steps" for organisations to take on their 'Journey to the Cloud' says Rick Bakken, Senior Director, Data Centre Evangelism, Global Foundation Services, Microsoft who talks to Phil Blizzard at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit. He expands on those steps, talks aboout Microsoft's investment and commitment to help customers and the partnering with HP to provide modular technology for the private cloud.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Challenging times for Retail Real Estate in Dubai
"The shopping centre hierarchy in Dubai is likely to evolve into a two tier hierarchy with the big super regionals weathering the storm" says Phil Evans, Director-Commercial & Retail Leasing, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate. Phil Blizzard talks to him at Dubai Festival City about developments there, as well as their projects in Egypt and Qatar, and the state of the real estate market for retail and leisure.Log in to watch video (free registration)
The Pearl Qatar - residents and retailers move in
The Pearl Qatar is slowly emerging as a living community as residents and retailers move into this upmarket development. Phil Blizzard revisits The Pearl and talks to Jerry Jackson, Technical Director, UDC, Qatar about the style of this Mediterranean inspired waterfront project and how it is evolving.Log in to watch video (free registration)
EMC CIO talks about 'The Journey to the Cloud'
For CIO's and their organisations there are three key steps in taking 'The Journey to the Cloud'. Sanjay Mirchandani, CIO & COO, Global Centers of Excellence, EMC talks to Phil Blizzard at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit about the steps on that journey, and as an organisation which step EMC is on.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Smart electric car from Daimler
The Smart For Two electric car from Daimler can be charged-up using a domestic power supply and on a full charge will allow users to travel up to 135km in an urban environment. Phil Blizzard is surprised by the drive as he takes the Smart car for an outing on the roads around the National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IDC predict 10% growth in ITC spend across Middle East
A recent survey of the Top 100 CIO's across the Middle East region show a cautious optimism according to Jyoti Lalchandani, VP & Regional MD, IDC Middle East, Africa & Turkey. Phil Blizzard looks at the results of the survey ahead of the the IDC Middle East CIO Summit.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar Projects 2011 - Drake & Scull up their standards to win projects in Qatar
Drake & Scull International are in the process of increasing their presence in the State of Qatar with the objective supplying their expertise in the project sector. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the conference Khaldoun Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says they need to improve their standards and talks about the potential projects in the Qatar 2030 Vision pipeline.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar Projects 2011 conference report
The project industry in the State of Qatar is set for a boom driven by 2030 Vision plans and the boost achieved from winning the bid to host the 2012 FIFA World Cup. The Qatar Projects 2011 conference, by MEED, resulted in over 600 delegates attending to gain an insight into the projects and their pipeline, as Phil Blizzard reports from Doha.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
