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Richard Nuttal, CEO, Bahrain Air - A Premium Regional Carrier
The small Kingdom of Bahrain has two airlines which are competing with each other and as Richard Nuttal, CEO, Bahrain Air tells Phil Blizzard "that competition is no longer healthy and a solution is now needed". He explains how Bahrain Air has evolved from being a low cost carrier to a 'premium value carrier', how IATA membership is essential to their growth and provides an overview of their development plans.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise Pt 2 - Viceroy Hotels enter Middle East at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and Travel Talk with Anton Bawab, Regional VP, Viceroy Hotels looks at the entry of this American luxury brand into the Middle East and their expansion plans for the regional. They also talk about the rebranding of the Yas Marina Hotel and the evolution of this iconic structure which straddles the race track at Yas Marina.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Lufthansa Technik expand their Dubai operations
Lufthansa Technik are expanding their Dubai sales operations to include repair facilities, as well as a pool for spare parts. Zaid Faisal Al Hazmi, GM, MEA, Lufthansa Technik talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion of their services in Dubai and how their client base has grown from established carriers and now includes low cost airlines and cargo operators.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Review: Lexus GS350 - The new Face of Lexus
The Lexus GS350 is a sporty mid-size saloon with a gutsy 3.5 litre V6 engine and 6 speed transmission. With a redesign from the road up the new fourth generation GS is being recognised as the 'New Face of Lexus'. Phil Blizzard takes this new entrant into the Grand Tourer division for a drive around the leafy roads of Al Badia, Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Jose Duarte, President, SAP: Enterprise Resource Planning and the impact of Big Data
The impact of ITC trends on enterprises and the challenges faced by CIOs on the large volumes of Big Data being generated are addressed by Jose Duarte, President - Global Services, SAP AG. Talking to Phil Blizzard he also talks about the evolution of SAP AG and their increasing visibility through sports sponsorship.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Coming soon - The Lexus GS350 review
The Lexus GS350 is now into it's fourth generation and the latest version is being seen as the 'New Face of Lexus'. Phil Blizzard provides an introduction to this sporty saloon.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Brands targetting regional consumers must use Arabic
In part 2 of the interview, Dimitri Metaxas, Executive Regional Director - Digital, Omnicom Media Group, talks to Edward Poultney about the importance to brands of conversing in Arabic on social media, and how regional consumer access to the internet is now constant throughout the day on a variety of devices.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Expansion for Rotana Hotels, Emirates & Qatar Airways and increase in visitors to Abu Dhabi
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard from the Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the latest regional travel industry news. This includes the debut Abu Dhabi Air Expo, visitor figures to the UAE capital and expansion for Rotana Hotels, along with Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Regional digital marketers capitalise on adoption of social media
Dimitri Metaxas, Executive Regional Director - Digital, Omnicom Media Group, explains to Edward Poultney how traffic across social media platforms in the region doubled in the space of 12 months, fuelled in part by the Arab Spring, and why social media has emerged as a bona fide method for marketers to bring their brands to a youth audience, as well as the fundamental differences between countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Luxury tented villas at Banyan Tree Al Wadi, RAK
Ras al Khaimah translated into English means 'Top of the Tent' and in this edition Phil Blizzard experiences one of the luxurious tented poolside villas at the Banyan Tree Al Wadi. The resort located on the outskirts of Ras Al Khaimah, in the northern emirates of the UAE, provides an oasis of tranquillity amongst the sand dunes of the desert.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Social networking key to airline success - Ernst & Young at Aviation Outlook MENA
The ability to react and be agile in these changing times are strong characteristics of those airlines which are performing well says Toby Stokes, Aviation Leader EMEIA Region, Ernst & Young. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Aviation Outlook MENA conference he provides an overview of the market for low cost carriers, the establishment of long haul carriers and the importance embracing social networking to drive success.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Increase of Big Data in enterprises will challenge CIOs
The phenomenal increase in the quantity of data which enterprises have through numerous sources, including social networking, provides significant challenges for CIOs. Ranjit Rajan, Research Director, MEA, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about the way Big Data should be processed and analyzed.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Kuwait's IFA Hotels and Resorts look at regional and global expansion
With the backdrop of the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah hotel, which is set to open in Q3 2012, Phil Blizzard talks to Tala Jassim Al Bahar, CEO & Chairman, IFA Hotel and Resorts about the hotel and the associated development on Dubai's iconic man-made island. With projects stretching from the USA to Europe, the Middle East and across to Asia, as well as South Africa we have an overview of the development strategy of IFA.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gulf Craft celebrate 30 years with their largest superyacht
UAE boat builders Gulf Craft are celebrating their 30th anniversary with the construction of their largest luxury yacht - the Majesty 135. At the Dubai International Boatshow Phil Blizzard talks to Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft about the development of the company, which is now recognized globally, and the new yachts in their fleet.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Rixos Hotel Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah
The latest hotel to open on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is the Rixos and the first in the region for the luxurious hotel brand from Turkey. Phil Blizzard went for an inspection and to find out how a new brand is marketed in a location of established hospitality players and what the plans are for Rixos in this region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Impact of Bringing Your Own Device into the workplace
The dramatic growth and adoption of mobile platforms such as Apple iOS and Google Android into the work environment can increase significantly the number of risks to a network. Florian Malecki, Head of Product Marketing - EMEA, SonicWall talks to Phil Blizzard about the challenges for CIOs as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) gains widespread acceptance across the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IPRA GCC Chapter and the 20th PR World Congress
The Public Relations World Congress has opened in Dubai attracting PR professionals from across the world. Phil Blizzard talks to Faisal Al- Zahrani, President, International Public Relations Association, Gulf Chapter, organisers of the 20th edition of the congress, about the role they play in the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Kirk Campbell, President & CEO, IDC on evolution and key ITC trends
IDC produced their first report on technology trends in 1964 and since then have grown to become a global organisation with more than 1000 analysts in over 50 countries. Phil Blizzard talks to Kirk Campbell, President & CEO, IDC about their development, the evolution of the ITC industry and his views on key trends which embrace cloud computing, mobile computing, big data & analytics and social media.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Executive jets land in the heart of Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen Airport in the heart of Abu Dhabi is becoming a favourite stop over for celebrities and business high flyers with private jets. At the debut Abu Dhabi Air Expo Phil Blizzard talks to Stephen Jones, GM, Al Bateen Executive Airport about the facilities and development of the regions only airport dedicated to executive aviation. He also talks about the benefits of using Al Bateen Executive Airport for major events like the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix.Log in to watch video (free registration)Convergence of multimedia onto the cloud
Voice and video, generated and consumed by enterprises, require storage and processing of big data. Ronald Raffensperger, Director Cloud Computing Marketing, Huawei Technologies talks to Phil Blizzard about the explosion in the quantity of data and the impact of this on the use of the cloud and the need for CIO's to take adopt a broader role in the life cycle of their enterprise.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Preview: Land Cruiser 2012 model
In the UAE the Land Cruiser is one of the most popular 4x4s for off road driving, offering comfort, safety and power. The 2012 line up gives drivers the option of numerous enhancements, including a new 4.6 litre V8 engine and an improved 4 litre V6. As part of a modern day caravansari crossing the desert Phil Blizzard previews the 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai economic development 2012 will be impacted by the good, bad and ugly
The good, the bad and the ugly economies of the world are highlighted by Mario Maratheftis, Regional Head of Research, Mena & Pakistan - Global Markets, Standard Chartered. Talking to Phil Blizzard he explains the impact they may have on the economic development of Dubai and the expected outlook for 2012.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Masdar Power focus on renewable energies
Masdar Power are developers, owners and operators in sustainable energy using solar and wind sources. Frank Wouters, Director, Masdar Power talks to Phil Blizzard about their projects in Europe and the Middle East, new markets in Japan, Korea and China, along with their role in the Abu Dhabi 2030 Masterplan.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Lufthansa Technik - no concerns over A380 cracks in the wings
An insight into the maintenance of the giant Airbus A380 from the perspective of Lufthansa Technik and their facilities in Germany for not only the Lufthansa fleet, but also other operators. Phil Blizzard talks to Dean Raineri, Director Aircraft Maintenance Set Up, Lufthansa Technik, who said they are not concerned about the issue of small cracks in the wings of the giant passenger aircraft.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Etihad World Leading Airline, EU carbon tax and route expansions for Gulf carriers
TravelWise 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'.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)





