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51 million passengers for Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport (DIA) registered 51 million passengers in 2011, in what was its 51st year of operation. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about the figures, changing trends, including the No1 destination out of Dubai changing from London Heathrow to Doha. The outlook for 2012 is viewed, which will see significant developments at DIA, including the opening of the world's largest A380 dedicated terminal. They also talk about the trends in air freight traffic and the importance of the aviation sector to the GDP of Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
GE Healthcare view long term strategy to develop health sector
With growing populations across the Middle East and the corresponding financial pressures being placed on the governments in the region, the privatisation of the healthcare sector is imperative. At Arab Health 2012 Phil Blizzard talks to Malek El Husseini, Business Development Director, GE Healthcare, Middle East about their key strategies and long term plans.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Arab Health 2012 a boost to the economy of Dubai
The largest medical event in the Middle East is likely to attract more than 70,000 healthcare professional to the Dubai World Trade Centre for a showcase of the latest medical innovations. From Arab Health 2012, Phil Blizzard reports on the rapidly growing healthcare sector in the region, looks at what the show has to offer and what it means to the economy of Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Vestas explores UAE wind power potential
Across the globe the generation of electric power from the wind stands at just 2%, with aims of increasing this to 10% in the coming decade. At the WFES Juan Araluce, President, Vestas Mediterranean talks to Phil Blizzard about the exploration and potential of wind power in the UAE, the need for a stable regulatory framework and which countries are leading the wind power race.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Micheal Andrew, Chairman KPMG: US dollar will remain a global currency
Michael Andrew, Global Chairman KPMG International, tells Edward Poultney why the group is looking at a shift in growth to the Asian economies, making these KPMG's most important future markets, and how the first half of 2012 going to be a very tough period although some optimism should emerge toward the back end of the year, especially around the US economy, the implementation of China's 13th five-year-plan and emerging markets - but long-term structural issues need to be addressed in Europe and the US.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Jones Lang LaSalle view a mixed property market for Dubai in 2012
The annual real estate outlook for the UAE property market from analysts Jones Lang LaSalle paints a mixed picture - with rental decline in some areas and small growth in others. Craig Plumb, Head of Research Director, MENA, JLL talks to Phil Blizzard about the key trends in the different real estate sectors and also the impact of global and regional events. The report indicates that residential and office rents are likely to fall further, but with some locations seeing an increase, and 2012 will be a year of further strength for the Dubai hotel sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
HP acquisition of Autonomy will enable Middle East CIOs to advance their data optimization
An explosion of data is one of many challenges facing Chief Information Officers across the region, with some reports saying only 5% of that data is being leveraged. Phil Blizzard talks to Eyad Shihabi, MD, HP Middle East about utilization of data and how HP's recent $10.3billion acquisition of the UK based information management software company Autonomy will assist.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Siemens electric mobility drive into the future with Porsche
One of the most outstanding electric cars at the World Future Energy Summit was found on the Siemens stand where they were proudly displaying a futuristic Porsche 911 Turbo. Phil Blizzard spoke to Dr Ulrich Eberl, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Siemens AG about the direction they are taking in their drive for a cleaner and more sustainable future.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Schneider Electric wins prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has won the Zayed Future Energy Prize in the category of 'Large Corporations' for their efforts and innovations in renewable energy and sustainability. At the WFES, Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard spoke with Isabelle Malinconi, VP Campaign Management, Schneider Electric about their initiatives and what it means to win such a prestigious award.Log in to watch video (free registration)
WFES opens with launch of 2012 Sustainable Energy initiative
The 5th edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi with a call to action from the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon as he launched the 2012: The International Year of Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Phil Blizzard reports on the event which is expected to attract over 26,000 attendees to the summit which has the theme of Powering Sustainable Innovations.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise Pt 2 - Emirates new service looks at bi-lateral tourism with Argentina
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard looks at what Argentina has to offer the visitor, now that the country is connected to the UAE with direct flights by Emirates. South America's 2nd largest country has a diverse range of attractions and activities for the long haul traveler.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Sustainable Energy For All initiative launched at Abu Dhabi's WFES
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon made a passionate 'call to action' at the WFES, Abu Dhabi to make sustainable energy available to all. Following this announcement Phil Blizzard spoke to Michael Liebreich, Spokesperson, Sec-Gen High Level Group on 'Sustainable Energy for All' for an overview of the initiative's key elements - who will benefit, how it will be implemented and the time frame involved. He also talks about the role of Bloomberg New Energy Finance of which he is Founder and Chief Executive.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Michael Andrew, Global Chairman KPMG International
Michael Andrew, Chairman KPMG International, talks to Edward Poultney about the current pan-regional trends affecting global brands, the importance of having local contacts and people on the ground, and why the Eurozone crisis is making investors view that market as a long-term slow growth environment while other regions pick up the gaps left by the European slowdown.Log in to watch video (free registration)
WFES, Arab Health, Dubai Property Group and the Nissan Patrol line upon AME Info Broadcast
From major events like the World Future Energy Summit to Arab Health in Dubai, the AME Info Broadcast team will be out and about producing video and audio reports, and interviews, on the latest developments. This is a preview of some of the video content for the month of January.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars
A Rolls Royce car is for many the ultimate luxury vehicle and despite the global economic downturn the demand is still very high. The Middle East is a significant market for the UK manufacturer and is riding the economic storm well says Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, Rolls Royce Motor Cars, in conversation with Phil Blizzard. He talks about their 30% global growth, including 70% in Dubai, along with the importance of the emerging markets and the BRIC countries against the backdrop of the new models in the Rolls Royce range.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai launches the Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai is to set up the largest solar park in the region with the aim of producing 1000 megawatts of electricity from the rays of the sun. The Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Solar Park will be the focus of a new solar energy programme launched in Dubai. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman, Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai. The Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 aims to produce 5% of Dubai's energy requirement from solar power by 2030.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Route expansion for Flydubai, Qatar Airways and Emirates, including South America
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and the latest regional travel industry news which looks at 2012, a year of global expansion for the major airlines based in the GCC. Travel Talk is with Nigel Page, Snr VP - Commercial, The Americas, Emirates and their route expansion into South America, with a look at the two way opportunities for both business and leisure travellers.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai Chamber members' exports up 16.4% at the end of November 2011
Dubai Chamber witnessed a 16.4% jump in its members' exports and re-exports from January 2011 to the end of November, compared to the total of the entire 12 months of 2010, HE Hisham Al Shirawi, 2nd Vice Chairman, said.Log in to watch video (free registration)
3rd Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum discusses finance, maritime sectors
The Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce brought together a high level delegation of business leaders from Hamburg to meet with Dubai counterparts to discuss four key sectors of finance, maritime, logistics and green technologies.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Corporate teams compete at Chamber Go Karting networking event
Bringing an element of fun and helping to stimulate new opportunities and increased business collaboration between companies based in Dubai, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry in December ran the first of a new series of Go Karting networking events at the Autodrome.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Swiss Business Council Dubai and 15 years of developing relationships
The Swiss Business Council, Dubai has over the past 15 years been promoting economic, social and cultural relations between the UAE and Switzerland. Peter Harradine, President, Swiss Business Council talks to Phil Blizzard about the aims and development of the organisation, along with its future plans. He also gives an overview of its members which range from SMEs to international companies.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority - Part 2
The evolution of the DIFC from being a regional financial hub to a global one will see the number of people employed rise from 11,500 to over 55,000, making this a 'city within a city'. In part two of this insight Phil Blizzard talks to Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority about the lifestyle aspects - the many art galleries, restaurants and retail outlets which make up this financial cluster. They also talk about the education intuitions, like the London Business School, developing human capital and the significance of the New Silk Route and trading with China.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates NBD - Economic Review 2011
"A more certain Europe is the necessary economic requirement for 2012" says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD. The final review of 2011 looks at the key global events of the past 12 months and how they have shaped the economic environment and - in particular - the effect on private investments. Starting with the Arab Spring and moving through the year, ending with America looking more positive and Britain in isolation after the 'treaty veto' by Prime Minister David Cameron.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority - Part 1
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a bridge between the long established institutions in cities such as London in the West and Hong Kong in the East. In this special insight Phil Blizzard talks to Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO, DIFC Authority about their key role, the development of the DIFC - which has 813 active institutions employing over 11,500 people, the demographic shift in the financial markets and the positioning of Nasdaq Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Review: Nissan Patrol - King of the Desert
The Nissan Patrol is synonymous with off road driving and has held the 'King of the Desert' crown for many years. Phil Blizzard takes the latest, and very different, Patrol for a drive across the dunes on the outskirts of Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
