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| Tuesday, 09 June, 2009 |
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Rik Ferguson, solution architect at Trend Micro, discusses the possible security threats associated with smart phones and social networking sites. |
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David Harris, executive director of Global Lives Project and Research Affiliate at Institute for the Future, gives an alternative view of possible solutions to the financial crisis. |
| Monday, 08 June, 2009 |
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Andrew McNielis, CEO of Talent2, talks through the results of a new survey looking at cultural knowledge among UAE expats. |
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Khaled Masri, partner and head of brokerage at Rasmala Investments, discusses the Dubai Financial Market's nine-day rally. |
| Sunday, 07 June, 2009 |
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Lars Olof Kannagard, President and Founder of VIA Group Holding talks about disruptive innovation in micro transactions and remittances for the lower end of the market and about micro donations and how the market will be changed and bringing poor people into the e-society. |
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Brian Quarrie, MD of First Data, discussed how their platform is used by all the major institutions and how it fits in with the banks and card companies. |
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Magesh Srinivasan, Regional Marketing Manager at Sony Professional Solutions ME, discussed the marketing strategy of Sony in the b2b segment and how Sony is handling the new challenges. |
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Jason Goff of Emirates NBD Treasury, overviews the markets, talks about long term trends and how the rally is unlikely to sustain itself. |
| Thursday, 04 June, 2009 |
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Wael Al Sayegh, MD of the cultural consultancy Al Ghaf, talks about the threat to Emirati culture from outside influences. |
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Alexander McNabb, Group Account Director at Spot-on PR, discusses Pres. Obama's visit to the Middle East. |
| Wednesday, 03 June, 2009 |
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Ali Khan, MD and Head of Cash Equity Trading of Aqraam Capital, explains the recent positivity in local stock markets. |
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Mike Thompson, Director of Environmental Affairs and Peter Blanchflower, Marketing Manager of Trane Middle East, talk about the green aspects of our essential lifeline - air-conditioning. |
| Tuesday, 02 June, 2009 |
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Mike Devereux, President of General Motors Middle East, talks through what GM's chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing means for the Middle East region. |
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Jeffrey Rhodes, CEO of International Assets, discuses the fundamentals that could push gold over the $1,000 price point. |
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Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, senior economist at Standard Chartered, looks at the real cost of government bail-out plans. |
| Monday, 01 June, 2009 |
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Abdulkadir Hussain, CEO of Mashreq Capital, talks about Qtel's new bond plans. |
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Maryam Alimardani, MD of RENA, discusses her company's new technology offering - Hyzonia - and how it could help firms engage with their customers. |
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Maryam Alimardani, MD of RENA, discusses her company's new technology offering - Hyzonia - and how it could help firms engage with their customers. |
| Sunday, 31 May, 2009 |
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Samrat Navale from Emirates NBD, discusses the US & Indian economies. |
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Geoff Wheatley, Managing Director for Middle East & Africa of SSI Schaefer, gives an overview of the regional logistics industry. |
| Thursday, 28 May, 2009 |
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Dan Healy, CEO of Real Opinions, discusses the relationship between the media, advertisers and consumers. |
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Alex McNabb, Group Account Director of Spot-on PR, talks new media and draws a distinction between journalists and bloggers. |
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Wael Al Sayegh, MD of the cultural consultancy Al Ghaf, discusses UAE-French relations, and a Suleiman al Fahim's takeover of Portsmouth FC. |
| Wednesday, 27 May, 2009 |
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No Lots Sold At Dubai's First Property Auction |
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Gianluca Giardina, Senior Fund Manager MENA at EIS Asset Management, analyses movements in local markets and the posturing in the run-up to GCC monetary union. |
| Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 |
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Jeffrey Rhodes, CEO of International Assets, looks at influences on the price of gold. |
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Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist for the MENA region at Standard Chartered, looks at what the UAE's decision to pull out of the Gulf Monetary Union means for the regional plan. |
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Albert Momdjian, MD and Head of Investment Banking at Calyon Credit Agricole, discusses the outlook for M&A activity. |
| Monday, 25 May, 2009 |
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Ajit Balakrishnan, Founder, Chairman CEO of rediff.com, discusses his visit to Dubai, his ranking as one of India's most powerful businessmen, and his media company rediff.com. |
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Ghanem Nuseibeh, Senior Analyst at Political Capital talks about Yemen. Nuseibeh believes that Yemen will always face economic problems due to its political situation. |
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Tamer Bazzarri, Deputy CEO at Rasmala Investments, talks about private equity and its importance in the region at the curent time. |
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Andrew McNielis, CEO of Talent2, delivers the results of his company's new survey which asked expats about their views on residency in the UAE. |
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Ghanem Nuseibeh, Senior Analyst at Political Capital talks about Yemen. Nuseibeh believes that Yemen will always face economic problems due to its political situation. |
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Ajit Balakrishnan, Founder, Chairman CEO of rediff.com, discusses his visit to Dubai, his ranking as one of India's most powerful businessmen, and his media company rediff.com. |
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Andrew McNielis, CEO of Talent2, delivers the results of his company's new survey which asked expats about their views on residency in the UAE. |
| Sunday, 24 May, 2009 |
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Pej Danaee, Managing Partner BVIG Capital, discusses his company's involvement in regeneration of company capital. |
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Jason Goff from Emirates NBD treasury, discusses the markets and says the recession isn't going anywhere fast. |
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Ian Gorsuch, Regional Director Mclaren Automotive, says the company is re-entering the top-end sports car market in 2011. |
| Thursday, 21 May, 2009 |
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Jason Goff, at Emirates NBD Treasury, gives his view on what the UAE's decision to pull out of GCC monetary union means for the Dirham. |
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Alexander McNabb, Group Account Director at the Spot-on PR agency sheds light on Internet Dark sites, and the value of online contacts. |
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Marios Maratheftis, Regional Head of Research at Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai, gives his view on what the UAE's decision to pull out of GCC monetary union means for the country's economy. |
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Wael al Sayegh, Director of the cultural consultancy Al Ghaf, gives Emirati reaction to the GCC Monetary Union story, and discusses a new survey on the standard of living of laborers in the UAE. |
| Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 |
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Simon Robinson, senior editor, Europe at Time magazine, talks about this year's 'Middle East special', which is available on news stands soon. |
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Fazel Fazelbhoy, CEO of Topaz Energy and Marine, talks about the maritime industry. Fazelbhoy states that the sector is not suffering as much as first thought and has been relativily stable. |
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Yong Wei, fund manager at EIS, discusses MENA markets and how he feels the press are always a few steps behind actual market moves. |
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Saleh Al Marzouqi, Director of the ITS Department at the RTA, discusses Salik, the Dubai road toll system. |
| Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 |
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Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist for Standard Chartered, talks about inflation, deflation, India, and deleveraging at corporate and consumer level. |
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Jeff Rhodes, CEO of International Assets, talks about the platinum market in relation to the auto market. |
| Monday, 18 May, 2009 |
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Riad Bsaibes, COO for Amana Building Materials, talks about the UAE construction industry. |
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Abdulkadir Hussain, CEO of Mashreq Capital talks about Nakheel's debt. |
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