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Preview: Luxury superyachts from Gulf Craft set to grow
Audio: Longer and longer superyachts is the trend amongst the super-rich and UAE based yacht manufacturer Gulf Craft is supplying this demand as Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft explains to Phil Blizzard during a visit to their Majesty 135 superyacht.
Live television to be offered on Emirates flights
Audio: Emirates has launched live television as it continues to enhance its very comprehensive on-board entertainment service. The new offering is called 'ice TV Live' and Patrick Brannelly, VP, Passenger Communications, Emirates talks to Phil Blizzard about the channels it will offer, the technology involved and some of the other services they offer to keep passengers connected.
Abu Dhabi global leader for bespoke Rolls Royce
Audio: Abu Dhbai tops the world in sales of bespoke Rolls Royce cars, with spoke version costing over 2.3million dirhams. Phil Blizzard talks to Kadhim al Helli, Brand Manager, Rolls Royce, Abu Dhabi Motors about the creativity and options available with the various bespoke options - which range from light to heavy. He also talks about the state of the luxury car market where Abu Dhbai is expected to see sales of more than 130 luxury Rolls Royce cars during 2012.
McLaren Automotive, ME sees Al Habtoor Motors take global pole position
One year on from the launch of McLaren Automotive in the Middle East their Dubai dealer, Al Habtoor Motors, takes pole position as the being the most successful McLaren retailer in the world. Phil Blizzard talks to Mark Harrison, Regional Director, MEA, McLaren Automotive about their debut year in the region and their customer profile, customization by the McLaren Special Operations division and the new one million dirham plus MP4-12C Spider.
TV evolving at different rates in the Arab world
Audio: The medium of television is still thriving, not only through higher-spec innovations but due to the influence of both online platforms and bottom-up political activism in the region. Steven Bond discussed the digitisation of linear television in the Middle East with Dr. Naser Schruf, Head of Distribution (MEA) for Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, following his appearance at TV Connect Mena to publicise the new channel, DW-TV Arabia.
Jones The Grocer expands across UAE as it opens 7th store
Audio: Gourmet food retailer and restauranteur Jones The Grocer have just opened their 7th store and are eyeing rapid expansion across the UAE. Phil Blizzard joins Yunib Siddiqui, MD, Jones The Grocer, UAE to find out more on the origins of this Australian brand, its growth across UAE and their 900 plus product range.
UAE Events industry comes of age with ISES-ME
Audio: The events industry in the UAE has bounced back from the global economic downturn with world class events ranging from the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to shows with music icons such as Madonna and The Eagles. Paul Berger, Board Member, of the newly formed International Special Events Society in the Middle East (ISES-ME) talks about the development of events in the UAE and what this government recognised business group will offer the industry.
Emirates new inflight entertainment system offers mutiple screens
Emirates new in-flight entertainment system features an industry first 'swipe' function to scroll through its vast multi-media content library. On board a brand new Boeing 777 aircraft Phil Blizzard talks to Patrick Brannelly, VP, Corporate Communications Product, Publishing, Digital and Events about the system and the enhancements on offer with this U$S15,000 per seat system
BBC Arabic Service users increased by 80% through coverage of the Arab Spring
Audio: The BBC's coverage of the Arab Spring in the Middle East has seen their television audience figures grow by 80% and around 50% for the radio and on-line services. At the Arab Media Forum, Phil Blizzard spoke to Faris Couri, Editor in Chief, BBC Arabic Services about their growth, how their strategy for maintaining those figures and their trademark editorial line of 'Impartiality, Objectivity and Fairness'.
Sky News Arabia promises a 'new horizon'
Amidst intensive rehearsal in the 'state of the art' studios Phil Blizzard continues his conversation with Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia who defines what he means by 'new horizons' in news broadcasting. He also talks about their independence in coverage of the news, the use of social media to broaden the user platform and, new for this region, the aims of their 'Advisory Board".
Sky News Arabia to launch on May 6th
Abu Dhabi based Sky News Arabia will launch its multi-platform breaking news service on May 6th says Nart Bouran, Head of News. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he talks about the formation of Sky News Arabia, the service they will provide and their stakeholders, which includes BSkyB and the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Company (ADMIC).
UAE football to benefit from Real Madrid Island Resort
The Real Madrid Resort Island will add to the training facilities for future football star in the UAE, says Yousef al Serkal, VP, UAE National Olympic Organisation. He speaks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of financial investors embracing sport and shows his delight in the UAE Under 23 Football Team getting through to the London Olympics.
Real Madrid Resort Island launched in Ras Al Khaimah
The World's first 'sportainment' destination has been launched in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in a venture with Real Madrid football club. Phil Blizzard reports on the Real Madrid Resort Island and talks to various stakeholders involved this ambitious project.
20th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show opens
A glittering array of superyachts from UAE and global manufacturers are assembled at the Mina Seyahi Marina for the 20th edition of the Dubai International Boatshow. Phil Blizzard talks to Trixie Loh, Senior VP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers of the event, on what can be expected at this special anniversary event
QE2 in Dubai is set for lavish New Year party
The outside deck of the QE2 is to be the 'set' for one of Dubai's most lavish and exclusive New Year's Eve parties. The famed ocean liner, now berthed at Port Rashid, will lower its gang planks to an exclusive guest list of celebrities and royalty as explained by Leili Gerami, Project Director, QE2 in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
