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Cityscape Dubai becomes Cityscape Global

Cityscape Dubai has been renamed Cityscape Global in a move which is seen as a 're-positioning' of this major real estate event, according to Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape. In this conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines their strategy which, could be said, reflects the changes in the local real estate market.

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Xavier Denis, Economist Strategist with Societe Generale Private Banking, gives Edward Poultney his views on various investment sectors in 2010, including movement on the currency markets and commodity predictions for the year ahead.

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Frank Gehry, designer of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, is to design a second project on the rapidly developing Saadiyat Island, a clubhouse for the recently opened Beach Golf Club. Phil Blizzard talks to the world renowned architect about the design elements of his first golf related project, the Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi and the origins of sustainability in buildings.

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A round up by Phil Blizzard of the key travel and tourism news from the across region. This edition includes Emirates receiving the six thousand aircraft produced by Airbus, Royal Caribbean's deployment in Dubai and a green future for regional aviators.

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In the concluding part of Executive Views with Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts the talk moves to the urban environment. Phil Blizzard asks for an explanation on the reasons why Emirates handed over their Dubai Marina hotel over to Marriott, but first an opinion on the 'mood' of the industry.

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Executive Views with Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts and in part one looks at the airlines venture into the hotel and spa sector with opening, 10 years ago, of the award winning Al Maha Resort and Spa in Dubai's desert. He also talks about the conservation work the company has done to reintroduce endangered species into the surrounding area and how the Al Maha model used in their Australian project.

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John Perkins, Provost, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their role in developing the capital as a global hub in renewable and sustainable energy. He also provides an overview of their short heritage and their association with the MIT in the USA as well as local universities.

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After much speculation on Apple's long awaited new device their Chief Executive Steve Jobs introduces the iPad tablet pc as "a truly magical and revolutionary product to kick start 2010". Phil Blizzard reports on the device which has a breakthrough price tag. Listen in for the details and to hear Steve Jobs creating this hot technology news.

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Arab Health has attracted a record number of participants from the United Kingdom offering expertise in all sectors of healthcare. Phil Blizzard met up with Dr Paul Crawford, Deputy Head of Life Sciences, UK Trade & Investment, to talk about some of the innovative technology on offer, the range of companies in the UK Pavillion and the importance of the GCC market to UK trade.

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Phil Blizzard reports on the Arab Health summit in Dubai which is attracting medical suppliers from across the world and with an estimated US$14billion worth of projects underway in the GCC there are a lot of opportunities.

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The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship was won in thrilling form as players fought for the coveted Falcon Trophy, which was eventually won for the second time by Germany's Martin Kaymer. He talks to AME Info, a media partner for the tournament, about the win and his ambitions for 2010.

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From the FIFA World Club Cup to the Al Ain Airshow the capital of the UAE has been host to a mix of world class events. Phil Blizzard, at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, reviews many of these events with Faisal al Sheikh, Events Manager - Major Events, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.

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The Masdar hosted World Future Energy Summit attracted a record number of visitors, over 23,000, to this years event. Phil Blizzard reports from Abu Dhabi on the exhibition which sees the traditional hydrocarbon companies alongside those specializing in various forms of renewable energy.

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At the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Phil Blizzard talks to Faisal al Shaikh, Events Manager - Major Events, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority about their strategy in developing tourism sport and the growth of this tournament which has attracted more than 120 international players to the season opener on the European Tour.

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Dr Tidu Maini, Chairman, Qatar Science & Technology Park in conversation with Phil Blizzard provides an overview of their key achievements in 2009. These range from developing a solar demonstrator to technology advancements with QTel, serious breakthroughs in healthcare in association with GE, the racy Williams F1 team and with the Science Park at 95% occupancy there is talk of a new building.

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Dubai International release figures that show a 9.2% increase of passengers through the airport in 2009 bringing the total to 40.9 million. HH Sheikh Ahmed, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports both comment on the growth in this report from Phil Blizzard.

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Qatar Science & Technology Park are to establish the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform with the aim of producing sustainable, alternative fules for the aviation industry. Dr Eulian Roberts, MD, QSTP, talks to Phil Blizzard about the initiative and its key features.

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Qatar Airways, CEO, Akbar al Baker talks to Phil Blizzard about their determination to develop alternative and sustainable fuels for the aviation industry and their aim to be a global leader in biofuel technology. He expresses his delight in the debut flight of the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' for which Qatar Airways has placed a substantial order.

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A joint initiative by Qatar Airways and leading national entities is to develop sustainable biofuels for the aviation industry with Biomass-to-Liquid jet fuel. In Doha, Akbar AL Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways made the announcement which is reported on by Phil Blizzard.

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The highest observation platform in the world, is located above 450 m ground level. Called 'At the Top, Burj Dubai' this will, mostly likely, become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region offering superb views and more. Phil Blizzard jumped onboard the superfast elevator to the 124th floor to give this report, before the tower was officially named Burj Khalifa.

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