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Abu Dhabi real estate outlook for 2012 is mixed say Jones Lang LaSalle
'2012 will be a year of more choice, more realism, sustainability and more investment' says Craig Plumb, Head of Research Director, MENA, Jones Lang LaSalle. Talking to Phil Blizzard he provides an outlook for the key real estate sectors in Abu Dhabi which has gone through a period of slowing down in the development of numerous projects.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IDC overview of ITC transformational technologies - Pt 2
Steven Frantzen, Senior VP, EMEA Region, IDC continues his look at the transformational technologies being introduced into enterprises and in this part he focuses on mobility and social networking. He also talks about the changing role of the Chief Information Officer.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IDC overview of ITC transformational technologies - Pt 1
As the ITC industry embraces a 3rd wave of development Steven Frantzen, Senior VP, EMEA Region, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about the transformational technologies required for this new ITC platform. He talks about 'The Gig 4' - mobility, Big Data, social technologies and cloud services and then looks at what CIO's need to do to embrace the transformation efficiently and economically.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Optimization of Big Data the next challenge for CIOs
The utilization of data from the huge volumes being generated on a daily basis will be one of the biggest challenges for CIO's. Eyad Shihabi, MD, HP Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard on how data management needs to be implemented and the sources of data, including 97,000 Tweets per second, which is 'invading' enterprises - from SMEs to large government and corporate organisations.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Schneider Electric - optimization of power for data centres essential
Virtualization of data means greater power consumption at data centres which increases operational costs and can also reduce their life span. However, optimized running of data centres can mean a power saving of up 25% says Soeren Brogaard Jensen, VP Data Centre Software, Schneider Electric. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he talks about some of the key management aspect to optimize power consumption and the more efficient running of data centres.Log in to watch video (free registration)
From Arab Spring to Wall Street - The PR World Congress, Dubai
The 20th Public Relations World Congress is to be held in Dubai with the theme of 'From the Arab Street to Wall Street: Communications in an Age of Dialogue'. Phil Blizzard talks to Sunil John, CEO, Asda'a Burson-Marsteller, Dubai and chairman of the organising committee on what this platform will offer PR professionals from across the globe. He also talks about the evolution of PR in the Middle East and how PR is likely to progress.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Record year for Lufthansa Technik and their Middle East MRO operations
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in providing MRO facilities to the aviation sector has been steadily growing its operations in the Middle East. Walter Heerdt, Snr VP Marketing & Sales, Lufthansa Technik talks to Phil Blizzard about the services they provide to Middle East aircraft operators and, despite the global economic downturn, the regional business success in 2011. He also talks about trends for the MRO sector as fleets recieve new and more efficient aircraft.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Standard Chartered 2012 outlook for Dubai economy
Mario Maratheftis, Regional Head of Research, Mena & Pakistan - Global Markets, Standard Chartered talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Economic Outlook 2012 conference and in this part of an extended interview the focus is on the internal factors expected to influence the development of Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai Government economic outlook for 2012 looks at 4.5% growth
Steady economic growth over the past two years should result in similar positive growth in 2012, says H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Economic Outlook 2012 conference he outlines the strongest sectors, whilst stating that further growth is being held back by the real estate and construction sectors.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar first rail project on track at Lusail
The construction of the first rail project in Qatar has begun with the Lusail Light Rail Network. Thomas Topolski, VP, Transportation ME, Aecom talks to Phil Blizzard at the MEED Qatar Projects 2012 conference about this joint venture with Parsons International, and also about Aecom's projects elsewhere in the Middle East.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar property market remaining fairly flat
An overview of the Qatar real estate market for the residential and commercial sectors in 2011 is provided by Jed Wolfe, Associate Director, Regional - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Asteco. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the prospects for 2012 and beyond, when real growth in real estate returns is expected as major projects commence development.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dubai 100 reveals top SME perfomers
The Top 100 performing businesses in the SME sector were revealed in a special ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO, Dubai SME, - Michael Lahyani, CEO & Founder of the third place performer Property Finder and also Dr Omar Ghosheh, CEO of top performer Dimensions Healthcare.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IDC Middle East information technology market review 2011
The impact of the Arab Spring was a key factor in the growth of the information technology sector in the MENA region. Jyoti Lalchandani, Regional VP & MD, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about market conditions in 2011 and gives his views on the trends which can be expected in 2012 and key topics of discussion in the IT sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar push to develop the SME sector
The Qatar 2030 plan looks at developing the SME sector as a key part of their diversification. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Qatar Projects 2012 conference Remy Rowhani, DG, Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry highlights the importance of the SME sector, services offered by his organisation and the forthcoming World Chambers Congress which takes place in Doha next year.Log in to watch video (free registration)
MEED's Qatar Projects and more on AME Info Broadcast during February
From Doha for the MEED Qatar Projects 2012 conference to Ras al Khaimah and the luxurious Banyan Tree Resort the AME Info Broadcast team are out and about. February will feature interviews with key decision makers from the world of aviation and finance through to the head of a World Bank Group agency assisting redevelopment in the MENA region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Qatar immune to Eurozone crisis says IBQ
With economic growth at 17.8% the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the economy and project sector in Qatar is likely to be limited, says George Nasra, MD, IBQ. At the MEED Qatar Project conference he talks to Phil Blizzard about the challenges that might be faced in 2012, including a drop in demand for oil and gas, but highlights the strength of the banking sector at the growth enjoyed by IBQ - the International Bank of Qatar.Log in to watch video (free registration)
A World Bank Group agency to assist in MENA redevelopment
Michel Wormser, VP & COO, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) talks to Phil Blizzard about the role of the political risk insurance arm of World Bank Group and the funding which is available for development projects across the Middle East and North Africa. The agency has a U$1billion programme in place to help investors return to the region with projects in key sectors such as infrastructure, power and roads.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Air cargo grows at Dubai World Central to 90,000 tonnes in first full year
Dubai World Central handled 89,729 tonnes of airfreight during its first full calendar year of operations. Opened in June 2010 to cargo oeprations, Al Maktoum International Airport forms an integrated hub with the JAFZ and port. In this report Phil Blizzard talks with Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about the growth of airfreight at DWC and the positioning of Dubai Airports. Anita Mehra, VP, Marketing & Corporate Communications talks about the migration of passengers to DWC, which is likely to be towards the end of the decade.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates NBD - Emerging markets to drive private investments in 2012
2012 is set to be a year of re-orientation in the private investment, out with the old and in with the new. Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, EmiratesNBD talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of emerging countries - from Mongolia to Mozambique, the impact of regional issues and offers some key pointers for UAE based investors, including returns of upto 20% on commercial real estate in Europe.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gulf Air to focus on creating largest regional network
Gulf Air which was set up on 1960 has evolved from being a multi-state owned organisation to one which is now owned solely by the Kingdom of Bahrain. We look at the 60 year, plus, heritage of the airline with Jamal A R Hashim, Director Engineering & Airworthiness, Gulf Air who talks to Phil Blizzard about current developments and their strategy on becoming the largest regional carrier in the GCC.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Philips at Arab Health talk about their regional healthcare strategy
Governments in the region have an ambitious agenda for driving forward their healthcare infrastructure - with some facilitating a strong private sector and others enhancing their own offerings. At Arab Health Roy Jakobs, President & CEO, Middle East & Turkey, Philips talks to Phil Blizzard about their strategy for the region, technological advances for mobile and digital healthcare services and the key issue of addressing fundamental health issues.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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)
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