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IHG still growing after 50 years in the Middle East
Video: The InterContinental Group has been in the Middle East region for over 50 years and is still evolving. Pascal Guavi, COO, Middle East & Asia, IHG talks to Phil Blizzard about their numerous brands, including new entrant Indigo Hotels, their focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with more than 5000 rooms in 22 hotels and how the group is develop brands for specific geographic regions.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Middle East private aviation sector seeing significant growth
Video: The private aviation sector in the Middle East has been growing at a rate of 10 to 12% in the past 5 years, with a slight down turn in 2011. Ali Al Naqbi, Founding Chairman, Middle East Business Aviation talks to Phil Blizzard about the key growth areas and also about the negative impact of 'grey' aviation operators.Log in to watch video (free registration)
H.E. Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Oman
Video: H.E. Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Oman talks to Phil Blizzard about the impact of Muscat being the Arab Tourism Capital during 2012 and the significant increase in visitor arrivals during Q1. She also talks about their strategy for tourism development in Oman, as well as the cool summer season in Salalah with the annual Khareef Festival, held during the monsoon season.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Sofitel Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah given green lights to open
Video: Following the launch of thier first hotel in the UAE capital luxury hotel group Sofitel will also be opening properities at two iconic locations in Dubai. Philippe Van Der Brought, Senior VP - Finance, Sofitel Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the parameters and requirements when deciding on future hotel openings and the importance of collaborating with the property owners. He also provides an insight into their developments in Dubai and the broader MENA region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Vision Solutions and their Double Take solution to the Flame virus
Mike Khattab, VP - Emerging Markets, Vision Solutions gives his views on the long undetected Flame virus which has intruded IT networks across the Middle East. Talking to Phil Blizzard he states the importance to businesses to avoid interruption or downtown to data and IT systems. He also explains how Double Take performs a continuous back-up of data, ready for data recovery should an IT system fail.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Rak Airways fleet size to grow by 500%
The northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah has ambitious plans for it's tourism sector, aiming to be an affordable luxury destination. John Brayford, Acting CEO, Rak Airways talks to Phil Blizzard about their development plans which will see the airline evolving to match the tourism sector. He talks about the need for stability in the market for small airlines to grow and describes the positioning of the airline, as being Emirates Lite.Log in to watch video (free registration)
NVIDIA new GPU enhances graphic displays on notebooks, smart phones and devices
Video: The latest graphic processor unit (GPU) from Silicon Valley based NVIDIA will enable OEMs to incorporate them into small devices to produce stunning graphics. Igor Stanek, Senior Product PR Manager, EMEAI, Nvidia takes Phil Blizzard on a 'walk through' of how the new GPU will enhance the graphic displays on notebooks to smart phones and tablet devices.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ras Al Khaimah aims to be 'the affordable luxury destination'
Video: The emerging destination of Ras Al Khaimah in the northern emirates of the UAE has recently established an government body to oversee the development of their tourism sector. Phil Blizzard talks to Victor Louis, COO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority about their plans to increase room inventory from around 3000 to over 10,000 rooms in just four years, the opportunities for private sector investors in what has been very much a government domain and what he means by 'affordable luxury'.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai Real Estate - upturn in Q1 for certain sectors says Cluttons
Video: Property Talk looks at the Dubai real estate market, which according to Steve Morgan, Head of Cluttons, UAE saw an upturn in both freehold and leasing prices, in certain sectors. Talking to Phil Blizzard he talks about the opportunities for the sensible buyer and investor, the impact of the Arab Spring on the commercial sector and the lack of International Grade A commercial properties.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Iraqi minister says projects will 'change the shape of international trading'
Video: The construction of a new expressway into Turkey will change the 'shape of international trading' says H.E. Mohammed Al Derajy, Minister of Housing & Construction, Iraq in this interview with Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi. The ministers gives an overview of the project requirements which will include the construction of more than 2.5 million housing units, 7000km of local roads, 900km of expressways and 70 bridges. He also reveals his 'golden triangle' - their requirements when dealing with investors, contractors and developers.Log in to watch video (free registration)
PPP in Egypt is stable says ministry official
Video: The economic climate is now right for the private sector to be involved in the numerous projects across all sectors says Bassel Shoriah, GM, Utilities & Transport Sector, PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance, Egypt. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi he provides an overview of the range of projects in MENA's largest PPP and also about the framework and legal structure of the programme.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Galleria at Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi - A World of Luxury Retail
The Galleria, Sowwah Square in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Central Business District will be the Capital's luxury lifestyle destination when it opens in 2013. Phil Blizzard talks to Kenneth A Himmel, President & CEO, Related about their venture with Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality and what world class retail destination will feature.Log in to watch video (free registration)
EMC President talks on the value of Big Data
The fastest growing aspect of technology is the explosion of Big Data within organisations and one which will create challenges for any CIO. Pat Gelsinger, President & COO, Information Infrastructure Products, EMC talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of Data Analysis for enterprises and how Big Data value can increase following analysis.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Record breaking Q1 for Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet
Video: Following their best ever year Abu Dhabi based Royal Jet is seeing significant growth in 2012, with a record breaking Q1. Shane O'Hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard about their progress to date and the sectors which contributed to 15% growth in Q1. He also talks about the successful medi-vac of Chinese workers in Africa and the challenges facing the co-existence of private and commercial aviation.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Copper Futures now trading at the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange
Video: Samir Shah, Chief Business Officer, Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange talks to Phil Blizzard on the operation of the first exchange in the Middle East for the trading of Copper Futures, which went live in April 2012.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Abu Dhabi property rents continue to soften during Q1
Video: A review of the real estate market in Abu Dhabi by Cluttons indicates that the softening of rent, in both the residential and commercial sectors, continued during Q1 2012. Phil Blizzard talks to Paula Walshe, Associate Director, Cluttons LLC, Abu Dhabi about key trends and what might be expected in the property market during 2012.Log in to watch video (free registration)
RIM accelerates the development of apps for the Blackberry
BBM enabled apps is one area of focus for Blackberry says David Schifman, Director of Developer Marketing, RIM. Talking to Phil Blizzard he outlines the key strategies for Research In Motion, which includes greater engagement with the developer community. He also talks about what can be expected in the future and the challenges facing the telecom sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Arabian Travel Market News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan
Video: A roundup of the key travel and tourism news stories from the Arabian Travel Market and beyond. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation. Qatar Airways announces new routes and Phil Blizzard talks to some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference looks at collaboration and innovation
Video: The theme for this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by MEED and The Bench, was 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape'. With collaboration and innovation Phil Blizzard reports from Madinat Jumeirah at the event which saw the participation of regional and global hotel brands, investors and hotel owners.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IFA Hotel Investments regional developments and leadership award
Video: Joe Sita provides an overview of the development of their projects in the GCC region and gives his view on adapting to the changing hospitality landscape. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) he also expresses what it means to their organisation for their CEO, Mr Talal Jassim Al-Bahar to receive the AHIC 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hilton Worldwide to open 7,000 rooms in KSA
Video: Hilton Worldwide are to become one of the largest hotel operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a programme of 14 properties and almost 7,000 rooms in the next two years. At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion plans across the region and how they are adapting to the changing landscape.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group - Positive start to 2012
Video: Gerald Lawless talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), on the positive start to 2012 for the group and provides an overview of their regional development plans. He also gives his views on 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape' which is the main theme of the conference.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TDIC at Cityscape Abu Dhabi display major projects
Video: The Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) are one of the key stakeholders in tourism development for the UAE capital. At Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director, MARCOM, TDIC talks Phil Blizzard through their key developments - from Saadiyat Island with it's museums, hotels and residential aspects, into the desert and then their island projects in the Western RegionLog in to watch video (free registration)
The Internet Show attracts thousands in Dubai, welcomes inaugural Mobile Show
Video: The Internet Show made its third appearance in the Middle East last week, with 85 industry experts addressing around 3,000 visitors. Steven Bond attended the event and provides this overview, which saw The Mobile Show being introduced for the first time, as the symposium grows in stature.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Boeing - Middle East to feature in the supply chain of new aircraft
Video: The airline industry in the Middle East will require more than 2500 new aircraft in the next 20 years says Jeff Johnson, President, Boeing Middle East. With more than 140 Boeing 787 Dreamliners booked by carriers in the region he tells Phil Blizzard that strong partnerships with suppliers is key to delivery. He also talks about 'the colourful leaders' of airlines in this region and gives some indication to what can be expected from Boeing in 2020.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)
