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Trumix.com listings available of AME Info Business Radio Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Dubai's rotating tower - architect Dr David Fisher pt 1/2 We link up, in New York, with the Italian visionary architect Dr David Fisher designer of the revolutionary Dubai Dynamic Tower. Phil Blizzard is eager to find out what happens when you step into a rotating apartment, how water and electricity is supplied to a building that moves and much more. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai Airshow 2009 uplifting at Farnborough The Farnborough International Air Show is an important platform for Dubai's International Aerospace Exhibition, which in 2009 will held at the new Dubai World Central. In a special telephone link-up Phil Blizzard spoke to Alison Weller, Director, Aerospace with organisers Fairs & Exhibitions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TechnoNews - red dwarfs, Meridian and media bank A look at the latest gizmo, software and hardware in the technology market and this month its an F1 roaring portable entertainment centre, a mega storage media bank and the universe on your PC with the World Wide Telescope. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How the new Gulf is changing the world The latest book to examine the rise of the Gulf states has hit the streets, 'The New Gulf - How Modern Arabia is Changing the World for Good'. Author Eddie O'Sulivan, chairman of MEED Conferences (a sister company to AME Info), talks with Rob Jones about how these countries will continue to influence the world over the coming years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FlyDubai Chief Executive upbeat on aircraft order In a special telephone link-up to the Farnborough Air Show Phil Blizzard spoke to Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive, FlyDubai about their substantial order for 54 'next generation' Boeing 737-800 aircraft and why this particular plane was selected. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FlyDubai & Etihad US$13billion shopping spree at Farnborough UAE carriers FlyDubai and Etihad Airways announced orders for Boeing aircraft worth over US$13 billion on the openning day of the Farnborough International Air Show in the UK reports Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TravelWise 6 -Cyprus, travel news & tips Aphrodite's Island is the chosen destination this time by Phil Blizzard and travel expert John Flower, Alpha Holidays, as they engage in a lively look at the latest travel news, along with advice to make your travels somewhat smoother. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai Marina Yacht Club's water activities From the decking of the soon-to-be-opened Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Phil Blizzard talks with Steve Stiglbauer, Club General Manager, about sunset cruises, holiday parades on the water and events to be hosted by this Emaar facility. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Palm Golden Mile, Dubai auction results The auction of the first commercial properties on the Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai generated enormous interest. Piaras Moriaty, VP Sales, IFA Hotels & Resorts talks to Phil Blizzard about the auction which generated Dhs300m of sales. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Lewis Hamilton, F1 driver Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton gives us his views on being a rookie driver last year, what he has learnt and the importance of his home race - the British Grand Prix. He also talks to Graham Lewis about the sport's celebrity lifestyle. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hideaway at Zighy Bay review pt 1 Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay is a secluded resort in the Musundam, Oman accessible by car, boat and even a paraglider. Phil Blizzard took the twisting mountain road to discover this hotel resort built in the style of a traditional Omani Village. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai Marina Yacht Club by Emaar Dubai Marina Yacht Club is sure to become a big focus for the yachting fraternity, and also residents of Dubai. Phil Blizzard toured the soon to be opened Emaar development, with Steve Stiglbauer, the club's general manager. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FlyDubai - Dubai's low cost airline named Dubai Government's low cost airline has been given a name, after months of speculation. FlyDubai has been selected for the carrier, which is to be set up with the support of Emirates. Phil Blizzard reports on the new airline's name and talks with FlyDubai's CEO Ghaith al Ghaith Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Global aviation for Abu Dhabi's GAS Abu Dhabi based Global Aviation Services are regional leaders in the fitting of interiors for both private VIP and commercial aircraft. Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke with Zedan Oncu, President & CEO, GAS about the services they offer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website More Saudi companies plan IPOs Many Saudi companies plan to float on the Tadawul, but not all will see their IPO plans through to completion. Ali Tabbara, MD, UAT & Co Nexia International, explains why so many company want to list on the stock market, what they get from floating and why some will change their minds. Rob Jones reports from Jeddah. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TravelWise 5 - Hong Kong, travel news & tips Phil Blizzard and travel expert John Flower, Alpha Holidays, engage in a lively look at the latest travel news, along with advice to make your travels somewhat smoother and the featured destination this time is Hong Kong with its Summer Temptations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Property Matters - best deals in the UAE We look at the real estate market with property expert Mike Bridge. In this début we talk Dubai vs Abu Dhabi, and discuss which offers the better deal? The other emirates of the UAE are also featured, along with tips and advice regards the purchase of property. Email your queries on real estate to phil@ameinfo.ae, and they will be answered in future editions of the programme which can aslo be watched in our video section. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sagia pushes for a million Saudi jobs With six economic cities planned in Saudi Arabia, government body Sagia wants to see a million new jobs created. Omar Al-Madhi, Energy Sector DG, tells Rob Jones how the kingdom is diversifying and where it has reached in its plans. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Saudi oil tops US GDP If high oil prices continue, Saudi Arabia's crude revenues could surpass the total US GDP. Brad Bourland, Chief Economist at Jadwa Investments explains the implications to Rob Jones in Jeddah Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nokia Enterprise Solutions E66 & E71 'Enhance the way we work' with the launch of two new devices in the Nokia E series and optimized for personal and professional email. Phil Blizzard talks to Trude Gajland, Head of E Series, ME&A, for an overview of the Nokia E66 & E71 devices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Aircraft Interiors Dubai, flies over global turbulence Aircraft Interiors Middle East rides the global downturn with a bouyant turnout and an expected doubling in size for the next exhibition. Phil Blizzard reports on the debut B2B show in Dubai. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 'Building Tall' in Dubai Climatic conditions, over the top designs and labour costs all contribute to the challanges facing the construction industry, as Ed Poultney found out when he spoke with Bishoy Azmy, CEO, Al Shafar Contractors at the MEED Building Tall Conference. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon, Qatar American entrepreneur and celebrity Doug Richard is to launch the 2nd year of Qatar's Executive Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. Phil Blizzard spoke with Dr Mohamed Dobashi, Associate Professor and COO, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar about the evening and the program which has been renamed as 'Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program.' Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Test Drive - Infinity FX35 Driving the coastal road to the Musandam port of Khasab, in the northern enclave of Oman, proved to be both challenging and picturesque for Phil Blizzard and the Infiniti FX35 in this audio version of an AME Info video which you can watch in the Luxury Lifestyle section. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Commercial property auction, Palm Jumeriah, Dubai The first commercial properties on Palm Jumerial, Dubai are to be sold by auction and bargain hunters need not bid. Piaras Moriarty, VP Sales, IFA Hotels & Resorts explains to Phil Blizzard why they are using the auction option. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Steve Wozniak, Apple Computers Steve Wozniak, computer icon and Apple co-founder, talks to Phil Blizzard his alter image Rocky 'Racoon' Clarke, about crashing his plane, designing a floppy as his 'ticket out of California' and of course Apple in this audio version of an AME Info video. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Future Airports, Dubai - environmental concerns Environment implications of future airports is the concern of this interview with Dr Mark Watson, Senior Adviser, Corporate Environmental Affairs, Society of British Aerospace Companies. Phil Blizzard reports from the Future Airports Conference, Dubai. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New and recyclable at Dubai Hotel Show Over 15,000 visitors are expected to view a wide range of products from more than 800 exhibitors as Phil Blizzard reports in this overview of the Hotel Show, Dubai, which has sustainability and recycling as key features. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 'Think the unthinkable' - Aviation Safety pt 2 Air Traffic Management working at full capacity does not offer any leeway according to John Pottinger, VP, Aviation Safety, ESR Technology. Continuing on the theme 'Think the unthinkable' John spoke to Phil Blizzard about the future aviation picture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mega Airports - Middle East "Mega airports - are they the way forward?", just one of the questions put to Inderjit Singh, Chairman, Future Aiports Conference by Phil Blizzard, both of whom have a common dislike to London's sprawling Heathrow Airport. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 'Think the unthinkable' - Aviation Safety pt 1 "Think the unthinkable' is the message put to the Future Airports Conference, Dubai, from a leading aviation risk expert. Phil Blizzard spoke with John Pottinger, VP, Aviation Safety, ESR Technology and took a 'safe' flight into the future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Airport Show, Dubai lifts off Taking centre stage at the 8th edition of the Airport Show, Dubai was a display of the mega Dubai World Central. In this overview of the show Phil Blizzard also spoke with Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai World Central. You can also watch this report in our video section. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TECHtalk for Qtar Science & Technology Park Phil Blizzard reports on the second TECHtalk Conference, Qatar Science & Technology Park, with keynote speakers Steve Wozniack, Co-founder Apple Computer and Alan MacCormack, Harvard Business School. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Real estate drives home entertainment market High end home entertainment systems, particularly in markets such as Dubai, are booming thanks to the number of wealthy consumers wanting top of the range products in their homes. Karim Zaki, CEO, Archimedia, tells Rob Jones at the Consumer Electronics Show in Dubai why property, women and Saudi Arabia are the key growth trends for the market. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Senses Festival, Ritz Carlton, Doha The 'Festival of the Senses' is about to commence at the Ritz Carlton, Doha as Phil Blizard discovered on a visit to Qatar. Lauren Fryer, Director of Public Relations at the hotel talks food, art and even Jaws, the movie. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace pt 1/2 Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about what it takes takes to run a hotel on the lines of a palace and goes through a very impressive quest list of who has stayed there. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website BinHendi takes Japengo Global BinHendi Enterprises has announced that its Japanese café concept is to be offered as a franchise worldwide. Phil Blizzard spoke with Khalil Fakih, Business Development Manager, at the Franchising Middle East trade show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak in Qatar The Qatar Science & Technology Park's TechTALK Conference has attracted Steve Wozniak Co-founder of Apple Computers to make the keynote address. Phil Blizzard spoke with Ben Figgis, Marketing Manager, QSTP, to find out more about this debut event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai to London in 4 hours How would you like to fly 'Dubai to London' in 4 hours? In this report Phil Blizzard looks at the fast moving world of the executive jet and the first supersonic aircraft, from American manufacturer Aerion, which should take to the air in 2014. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Golf at the Jebel Ali Resort, Dubai James Williams, Director of Golf, Jebel Ali GolfResort & Spa provides a few useful tips on how to tackle Dubai's leading 9 hole course, with Phil Blizzard hoping not to get stuck in the rough. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TechnoNews - wifi camera, mini note and pc doc A look at the latest gizmo, software and hardware in the technology market and this month its on-line imaging with Nikon's WiFi camera, HP's 'smallest of the small' laptop and for those seasonal bugs the on-line doctor. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Worldwide Property Show Dubai The 2008 Worldwide Property Show, Dubai, according to organiser Mike Bridge, will see 80 exhibitors from more than 30 countries participating, including newcomers Panama, Brazil and Fiji. A spectacular growth from the debut show in 1995, which only featured Spain and London. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cityscape Abu Dhabi huge success Cityscape Abu Dhabi was opened by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan who toured the sold out exhibition, visiting the Ghantoot City development and Lulu Island, amongst others. Phil Blizzard followed the tour and reports on the frenzy of activities. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Nigel Page, Emirates' man in New York An Englishman in New York talks to Phil Blizzard about life in the Big Apple, Emirates gateway to the East Coast. Nigel Page, Senior VP, Commercial Operations The Americas, Emirates also eludes on the forthcoming launch of services to LA and San Francisco and what the arrival of the Airbus A380 will mean for services to New York. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai Palm type islands for London Dubai-on-Thames - an ambitious proposal to rejuvenate land alongside the River Thames in London with two islands, each three miles long, could feature opera houses, theatres, waterfront cafes and marinas. Phil Blizzard reports on a project that would be undertaken by construction firms involved with Dubai's Palm Islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Qatar Airways - Passengers will pay for $200 fuel "The rising fuel cost will be transferred to you as a passenger - it's as simple as that," the straight talking CEO, Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker told AME Info. Phil Blizzard looks at the impact on global aviation, should the cost of oil per barrel continue to rise, with opinions from both Emirates and Qatar Airways, on the high cost of fuel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ATM 2008 - day three report The latest travel news, a key interview with John Felix, Senior VP, Emirates Holidays, plus destination reports from all four points of the world feature in this audio version of an AME Info video programme presented by Phil Blizzard from our studio with-in the Emirates globe at the Arabian Travel Market Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ATM 2008 - day two report The latest travel news, a visit to Singapore and a key interview with Julie Shields, MD, Jumeirah Living feature in the audio version of this video programme presented by Phil Blizzard from the AME Info studio at the Arabian Travel Market. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai's new Address hotel group Marc Dardenne, CEO, The Address Hotels & Resorts, explains to Phil Blizzard what this new Emaar venture will offer, over and above other luxury hotel groups. He also talks about the locations outside of Dubai in which they plan to develop The Address. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ATM 2008 opens ATM 2008 has attracted over 2,200 participants in a show which is 7% bigger than last year. Phil Blizzard looks at this year's event, has a key interview with Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports and takes a visit to the colourful destination of Nepal. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Six Senses sustainability Luxury resort brand Six Senses are committed to sustainability and in this feature Phil Blizzard talks with their CEO, Sonu Shivdasani about a unique water cooling technique in the Maldives, plus the environmental aspects of their new property at Zighy Bay in the Musandam. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Tim Marshall's Foreign Affairs pt 2/2 Phil Blizzard continues his conversation with Sky News' Tim Marshall and talks about risky assignments, book writing and the different ways of presenting a story. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website AHIC - ever increasing circles Phil Blizzard reports from the fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Dubai and the ripple effect of hotel investment in the Middle East, which is the focus of discussion for over 1,200 delegates. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Yucatan Haciendas at GTTS Yucatan, Mexico to Dubai is a long distance to travel but for Mary Lou DeBossom, a previous winner of a 'Tourism for Tomorrow' award, it was an opportunity to talk about community rejunvenation with their hacienda hospitality projects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Billion-air profits for Emirates Whilst many airlines are having a turbulent flight because of high oil prices Emirates are finding the skies much smoother. Phil Blizzard was at the conference as their financial results were announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, Chairman, Emirates Group. The airline broke the one billion dollar profit milestone for the year ending March 31st 2008. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai hosts GTTS The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) annual summit attracted more than 1,000 delegates from over 70 countries to the conference in Dubai and Gala Dinner in the desert. Phil Blizzard reports on the Global Travel & Tourism Summit and talks to Jean-Claude Baumgarten, CEO & President, WTTC. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai's budget airline CEO Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, of Dubai's recently announced, but un-named, budget airline talks to Phil Blizzard about the challange of setting up a new airline, his tenure with Emirates and the exciting time ahead. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Tim Marshall's Foreign Affairs pt 1/2 Sky News Foreign Affairs Editor Tim Marshall is a familiar face on satellite tv, across the Middle East, as he broadcasts from places of conflict and crisis. Phil Blizzard catches up with Tim during a 'light' assignment in Dubai. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Porter-Miller Big Band Picnic A 'Picnic On The Park' with the sounds of Glenn Miller and Cole Porter from Ronnies Scott's Big Band is likely to be one of this seasons special occassions. Ian McDonald, MD, Sian Dubai blows his big band trumpet with Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website World CEOs and celebrities meet well in Dubai Celebrities from the world of modelling and F1 racing will appear at the 3rd Dubai World CEO Forum to raise money to create wells in developing countries. Phil Blizzard talks with organiser James Magee about the event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Noor Islamic Bank expansion overseas Noor Islamic Bank's group deputy CEO Dr Ahmed Al Janahi talks to Rob Jones about the fundamentals of Islamic Banking and their plans for expansion beyond the UAE. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website News of What's On The Radio A preview of what you can hear on AME Info Radio as the world's entire travel and tourism industry appears to descend on the Middle East. Click below to hear which events we will be reporting from, as highlighted in this 'shameless self promotion' production. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Leo Fewtrell on DTTAG pt1/2 Leo Fewtrell, GM, Dubai Travel & Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) talks about their aims, challenges and issues like the airline adoption of 'zero' commission for agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website GIBTM meet at Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard reports from Abu Dhabi on the 2nd GIBTM which is aimed at the incentive and business travel market, as well those involved with conventions and meetings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai eagerly awaits the AM-EDs Following hot on the heels of the Dubai Lynx Awards the debut AM-ED's are set to take place with an air of anticipation for AME Info and MEED. Phil Blizzard rolls out the red carpet, along with some 'Killer' music, to preview the awards night in his imitable 'My Way'. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Effective analysis of online media Using the right measurement tools to analyse the effectiveness of an online media campaign is the subject of this AME Info Digital Marketing conference interview. Phil Blizzard talks to Hisham Faouri, GM, eworks Jordan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Effective analysis of online media Using the right measurement tools to analyse the effectiveness of an online media campaign is the subject of this AME Info Digital Marketing conference interview. Phil Blizzard talks to Hisham Faouri, GM, eworks Jordan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website MICE boost in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi's 2nd Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, GIBTM, has seen a significant increase in participants from this sector of the travel industry. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Kennedy, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Palm home goal for Beckham's in-laws England football star David Beckham feels LA is to far from Dubai, so has decided to 'hand over' the keys to his Palm Jumeirah home. In this feature Phil Blizzard's goal is to elaborate on the winning couple. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shares go Gold in Dubai 'GOLD' in Dubai gets a new meaning with the future launch of Dubai Gold Shares. Phil Blizzard reports on the initiative between the World Gold Council and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and their plans to launch Shariah compliant shares. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New property Funds, Dubai An Islamic Global Property Fund from Emirates NBD, plus the Omniyat Investment Management funds from Omniyat Holdings were recently launched in Dubai. Phil Blizzard and Rob Jones looks at the new offerings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Laszlo on Google and SEO Laszlo Horvath, President & Founder, Active Media talks to AME Info at Digital Marketing 2008 about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), the future of digital and gives some basic tips on how to get the best from Google Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Swiss Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Mr. Wolfgang Amadeus Bruelhart of Switzerland talks about the links between his country and the UAE - in terms of trade, travel and a little sport. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Green A380 to London The Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the sky and due to its size there are, by some people, green concerns. Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines talking on board the debut flight to London talks about the aircrafts 'greeness'. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Modern Iconic Landmarks in the Middle East We feature seven iconic landmarks in this audio version of an AME Info video which looks at seven of the most prestigious properties and projects across the region. Some are completed, others are close to hand-over and some have a little further to go as Phil Blizzard reports. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Dr Gerald Kriechbaum The Austrian Ambassador to the UAE, H.E.Dr Gerald Kriechhbaum talks to Phil Blizzard about their trade links, as well as their cultural and sporting connections Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Blizzard storms the World, Dubai Reaching parts others cannot reach Phil Blizzard's voyage of discovery takes you to the sandy beaches of 'England' in this audio version of an AME Info special report. Join us for an exclusive 'World Tour' of Nakheel's iconic offshore archipelago of islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Test Drive - VW Eos VW's new convertible coupe is called 'Eos' and from Greek mythology is named after the 'Goddess of Dawn'. In this motoring review Phil Blizzard sets off in the Eos to find the perfect location to view the rising sun. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website AME Info - Digital Marketing 2008 Trying to understand SEO's, SEM's and PPC's can be something of a maze in the world of digital communications, as Phil Blizzard discovered at Digital Marketing 2008. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website AME Info - Digital Marketing 2008 Trying to understand SEO's, SEM's and PPC's can be something of a maze in the world of digital communications, as Phil Blizzard discovered at Digital Marketing 2008. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website EK showers at 37,000 feet An innovative airline like Emirates is expected to offer its premium class A380 passengers some exciting amenities on board. The latest speculation has wetted the curiosity of Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Celebrity Views - Golfer, Gary Player Legendary South African golfer joins Phil Blizzard for an outspoken chat on on things from golf, to fitness, to healthy eating for youngsters and the potential of the UAE as tourist destination. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website F1 racing ahead in Abu Dhabi The new F1 season has roared into action and Abu Dhabi is racing ahead to join the circuit. With Ousama Ghannoum, Marketing & Media Director, Aldar we take look at the development of the race course on Yas Island. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Singapore's A380 sling to London With the eager anticipation of the Airbus A380's début in the Middle East, flown by local carrier Emirates, we preview the aircraft by joining the captain and passengers on board its first commercial flight into Europe. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website EK calls home from 30,000ft Calling home on your mobile phone whilst cruising at 30,000 ft is now possible on certain flights with Emirates. Phil Blizzard looks at the first commercially launched inflight mobile phone service from AeroMobile. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ivana Trumps business Diamond Ivana Trump's 'Le Diamond' is a joint venture with the Darvesh Group and will see a sparkling chain of properties across the Middle East and India. Whilst visiting Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke to the entrepreneur about her latest property development. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Al Garhoud Bridge - Old and New With a sparkling new 14 lane Al Garhoud Bridge crossing the Dubai Creek what has become of the old bridge. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at both the new and the old Garhoud Bridges. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website High rent risks driving away businesses Rental prices are one of the most discussed subjects in Dubai. Nicholas MacLean, MD, CB Richard Ellis talking to Rob Jones, says office rents are hitting their peak and believes some buildings will be redeveloped before they are ever occupied. Why, well listen to find out? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Mike Simon, pt 2/2 The eargerly awaited arrival of the Airbus A380, the routes it will be used on, along with new destinations make it an exciting year for Emirates. Mike Simon, Divisional VP, Corporate Communications, Emirates looks ahead with Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Plain sailing in Dubai Provided you have plenty of cash it is plain sailing in the Gulf with watercraft in various forms and sizes on display at the 16th Dubai International Boat Show as Phil Blizzard reports. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Emirates to fly to Los Angeles DXB direct to LAX with EK.... from September 1st Emirates will be operating a direct service from Dubai to Los Angeles on the West Coast of America. Phil Blizzard looks at what the service and LA has to offer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Celebrity Views - Ivana Trump in Dubai Our celebrity, former model, Ivana Trump talks to Phil Blizzard about her early life as an Olympic ski-er, her jet-setting lifestyle and says "Remember girls, don't get mad, get everything". Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Barclays ace game in Dubai Barclays have redefined tennis sponsorship, in the UAE, with the Barclays Dubai Tennis Chamnpionships. Phil Blizzard spoke to Paul Idzik, COO, Barclays about the game, the match with Dubai Duty Free and the set-ting up of a regional office. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Waterfront adds 70km to Dubai's coastline Nakheel's Waterfront project makes all of Dubai Palm Island's seem small in comparison. Rob Jones talks to Matt Joyce, MD, Dubai Waterfront, about the world's largest urban development project. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Mike Simon, pt 1/2 Record breaking aircraft orders and financial results, plus many new destinations made 2007 a big year for Emirates. Mike Simon, Divisional VP, Corporate Communications, Emirates reflects on the year with Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Game, Set and Dubai Duty Free Dubai Duty Free's one billion dollar turn over, global branding, an American winner for the Barclay Dubai Tennis Championships, plus the fashion of ties are talked about when Phil Blizzard met Colm McLoughlin, MD, DDF. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai shopping malls need tourists to survive The two biggest malls in the world are due to be built in Dubai over the coming few years. Rob Jones talks with Nicholas MacLean, MD, CB Richard Ellis about the sustainability of so many malls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Preview to Iconic Landmarks This preview gives you some indication to what you can expect in the next AME Info 'Special Report' which looks at seven iconic landmarks in the Middle East. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Masdar - Green City in the Desert Development has started on the worlds first carbon neutral community, Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi. Head of Infra-structure Projects, Masdar, Ron Heyselaar talks to Phil Blizard about the project and future energy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website UAE economy has outgrown the dollar peg The thorny issue of whether the dirham should be revalued has been a hot topic in the UAE. Rob Jones talks to Mary Nicola, Economist, Standard Chartered, about how big that revaluation should be and its implications for the markets. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Federer derailed in Dubai The 'Swiss Express' World No 1 Roger Federer was derailed as he opened his campain to win a fifth Dubai Tennis Championship title. This report from Phil Blizzard on Federer's encounter with British No 1 Andy Murray. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Test Drive - Jaguar XKR Phil Blizzard gets into the saddle of the Jaguar XKR and takes it for a gallop on the desert roads, through endurance racing country, around the resort of Bab al Shams. You can watch the video version in our Luxury Lifestyles section. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Barclays in - Sharapova out in Dubai The business of tennis is looked at with Salah Tahlek, Tournament Director, Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. Phil Blizzard talks on the ups and downs of sport, Barclays on board as title sponsor and a main star pulling out because of illness. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maria Sharapova pulls out of Dubai The Barclay Dubai Tennis Championships loose out as Maria Sharapova suddenly withdraws from the event. Phil Blizzard spoke with the tennis star, as well as Tournament Director Salah Talek, about the decision. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Ron Creman pt 2/2 Manager Ron Creman talks about the financing of a large, competitive really team as well as the programme for junior drivers and perhaps potential future drivers for Team Abu Dhabi. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Project finance grows with infrastructure boom As the GCC countries enjoy a building boom, project finance is becoming more important. Ghazali Inam, Senior VP, Global Corporate Finance, Arab Bank, Bahrain explains how the company is trying to expand. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Laureus winners Federer, Henin aim for Dubai titles Defending Dubai Tennis Champions Roger Federer and Justine Henin both received top honours at the Laureus World Sports Awards, St Peterburgh. F1 rookie, Lewis Hamilton, is also featured in this AME Info Sports Report, courtesy of IMG Media. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Boris Becker's ace in Dubai Tennis legend Boris Becker is in Dubai to 'serve up' the latest property in the Legends Trilogy for investment company ACI Real Estate. Robin Lohman, MD, ACI talks to AME Info about their marketing stategy and investment opportunities. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Executive Views - Ron Creman pt1/2 The excitement of rally motor sport is captured with the views of Ron Creman, Manager, Team Abu Dhabi. He talks about running a highly succesful rally squad and also on opportunities for junior drivers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A green Standard Chartered "A little less time in the shower" pledges Jeremy Parish, CEO, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, Standard Chartered when we spoke to him at the World Future Energy Summit. In this AME Info report he explains what they offer future energy companies and the green route they are taking. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website BP's Alternative Energy Alternative energy sources, including hydrogen, will be playing a major role in the future for hydrocarbon giant BP. Steve Peacock, President, BP, Middle East & Asia talks to Phil Blizzard. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Islamic finance outstripping market growth Islamic finance is now growing faster than other financial markets. Faisal Hasan, Head of Research at Global Investment House, explains why customers are turning to Sharia compliant products and services. Rob Jones reports from Kuwait. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Golf on Saadiyat Island The Gary Player designed course on Saadiyat Island was launched by the legendary golfer during the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Phil Blizzard spoke with Lee Tabler, CEO TDIC, developers of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dubai gets ready for Santana Take one empty car park, several tons of scaffolding, lights, sound and put into the mix 'Smooth' production manager Nigel Holbrough and you get a rock arena fit for legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. Phil Blizzard with the audio version of an AME Info video. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Constructive talk at AWCS Major concerns for the industry discussed at the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi as Phil Blizzard reports in this audio version of an AME Info video, where hear first from Gurjit Singh, Chief Property Development Officer,Sorouh Real Estate. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Santana at Dubai Festival City Taking it all in her stride Elissa Murtaza, MD, Mirage Promotions found time to talk to Phil Blizzard about the Santana concert, putting to one side all the demands of building a venue from scratch. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website News of Whats on the Radio A preview of what you can hear on AME Info Radio during February with coverage of major events across the region. Click on to hear which events we will be reporting from and where 'roving' reporter Rob Jones is travelling to. All highlighted in this 'shameless self promotion' production. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Arab Health's Bionic Hand Looking like something out of a sci-fi movie this golden bionic hand made a star appearance at Arab Health in Dubai. Phil Blizard talks to Stuart Mead, CEO, Touch Bionics to reveal what is behind the digits.You may also view this report in our video section. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Abu Dhabi 1, 2 in Sweden Rally Abu Dhabi sponsored BP Team Ford started the new World Rally Championship with an outstanding first and second place in the Sweden Rally. This report for AME Info from Greg Strange at rally headquarters, Sweden. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Skills crisis hitting petrochemical sector The oil and gas sector is suffering from a looming skills shortage of qualified engineers. Hashim El-Rifaai, Chairman & MD, Oil Development Company, explains. Rob Jones reports. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Emaar-MGF Indian Masters win The Dubai organised and Dubai sponsored Indian Masters in Delhi saw Ernie Els start as favourite, but drop by the wayside, as SSP Chowrasia took the title of the first European Tour event in India. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website