Executive Views

Khalid Al Malik, CEO, Dubai Property Group talks about the consolidation of the group since the property market collapse and the challenges he has faced in the two years at the helm of this Dubai Holding entity. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines the diverse portfolio they have, with the key element now being quality as they deliver significant developments in 2012. talks about the consolidation of the group since the property market collapse and the challenges he has faced in the two years at the helm of this Dubai Holding entity. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines the diverse portfolio they have, with the key element now being quality as they deliver significant developments in 2012.

Dubailand is back with City of Arabia flexing strong muscles and several other entities in serious negotiations with Dubai Property Group, says CEO Khalid Al Malik. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the recovery of this stalled entertainment destination, the interest in the mixed, residential and commercial, development of Bay Square in Business Bay. He outlines the strategy of the Dubai Property Group and the importance of dialogue with stakeholders involved in the numerous projects

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.

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.

Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) talks to Phil Blizzard about the influx of companies to the freezone, which is located at Jumeirah Lake Towers in new Dubai and the strategy for future development for the DMCC. He also talks about their marketing and awareness campaign using a branded car. 2011 is expected to be a stellar year in the trading of diamonds and gold at DMCC which, in 2010, saw diamonds worth $35.1bn being traded and gold to the value of $40bn.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)has seen solid growth during 2011 with more than 1000 new companies being registered in the first 10 months. Phil Blizzard talks to Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC about their mandate and development, and the range of commodities traded.

Cherie Blair talks about being a techie and how she used technology at 10 Downing Street, London during the time her husband was Prime Minister. She also talks to Phil Blizzard about the aims of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

At the Middle East Telco Summit the report 'Women Entrepreneurs in Mobile Retail Channels: Empowering Women, Driving Growth' was launched by Cherie Blair and her foundation. Phil Blizzard spoke to the wife of former UK Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair about the findings of the report which highlights the inclusion of women in the mobile value chain and the challenges they face.

The telecoms sector in the UAE went through a major shift when moving from the environment of a monopoly to that of a duopoly. H.E. Mohammed Nasser Al Ghanim, DG, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority talks to Phil Blizzard about that process, also about Abu Dhabi as the world's No 1 connected capital, plus the internet exchange and the prospects of market liberalisation.

Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai in part two with Phil Blizzard talks more about the on-board innovations for passengers on their aircraft, the advantages of a single aircraft type fleet and the record breaking summer for passenger traffic. They also discuss the potential growth in the Middle East for the low cost airline sector and the challenges facing the airline industry, as well as the new destinations coming on stream

FlyDubai is regarded as the fastest growing airline in the world and in just two years it now flies to 40 destinations with its fleet of 19 aircraft making almost 700 flights per week. On board the latest version of the Boeing 737-800NG Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, FlyDubai about the development of the airline and also the innovations found on this aircraft

Saeed Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO, the Meydan Group talks to Phil Blizzard about their strategic business collaboration with Longines, why they selected this luxury brand of watches and what it means to the develop of horse racing at The Meydan, as well as the broader community.

Saeed Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO, the Meydan Group continues his conversation with Phil Blizzard about their alliance with Longines and how that will develop across a broad spectrum of activites in their long term partnership.

H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank talks to Phil Blizzard about how the banks became too greedy during the 'good times', the effect of defaults during the economic downturn and their strategy for the future.

H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO, Mashreq Bank talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the bank and their pioneering approach to retail banking, including the creation of 246 Mashreq Millionaires. He also states what it means to receive the MEED Leadership in Banking Award.