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Capital Club to host award winning journalist and author of City of Gold - Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism'

Capital Club, the region's premier private business club and a member of the ENSHAA group of companies, will be welcoming award-winning journalist and author Jim Krane, for an exclusive tete-a-tete with broadcaster Tariq Qureishi on Monday 29^th November 2010.

Krane is the author of 'City of Gold - Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism', a controversial account of the Emirate's rise to global prominence in which he charts the history of Dubai from its earliest days and looks at the effect of the global economic downturn on the Emirate. Krane's book also reveals the story behind the futuristic strategies adopted by the rulers and government in their pursuit towards globalizing Dubai.

Speaking on the event, Capital Club CEO, Russell Matcham said: "The Capital Club is proud to be associated with events such as this, and we are very happy to welcome Mr. Krane. The event promises to be particularly insightful as he will not only share his insights on the region and what he has learned from his research, but also what inspired him to write 'City of Gold - Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism'. We look forward to hearing his account of living and working in the region."

Krane is a former journalist, who has rejoined Academia to pursue research interests in the political economy of Persian Gulf energy. He has reported extensively from the Middle East, including the Gulf Arab states, Iraq and Afghanistan, has worked as a consultant to the Dubai government, and has written about Dubai and the Gulf for The Economist Intelligence Unit and The Financial Times.

Located in the DIFC, the Capital Club Dubai is an exclusive private business club with membership by invitation only, offering its members exceptional meeting, networking and entertaining opportunities. Since its launch, Capital Club has built an elite and influential membership, reflecting the international and cultural diversity of the region. The Club's membership roster includes many of the region's top business leaders.

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About The Capital Club
The Capital Club is exclusively designed to meet the demands of those among the top echelons of business, finance and government in the region, in other words those high flyers that are powering the region's growth and turning Dubai into the business hub of the Middle East. The Capital Club is Dubai's premier private business club offering an elegant and welcoming ambience in which to mix and meet, to exchange ideas and to entertain guests. The Club is committed to the highest levels of comfort and cuisine, exceptional events and an unmatched level of personal service, at home and abroad.

The leading cities of the world have outstanding private clubs where leaders in business and government meet and entertain. Now Dubai has an exclusive Club that compares with the best. The Capital Club is owned by Capital Club Limited, a single-purpose company registered under the DIFC. The major shareholder of the company is Signature Clubs International, which is responsible for the development and operation of the Club.

For further information, please contact:
Samantha Sabah
SAHARA Communications
Tel: +971 4 3298996
Fax: +971 4 3298995
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Email: samantha@saharagcc.com
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