| Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 |
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 Local Stock Markets: David Verghese, Fund Manager at Emirates NBD Asset Management, looks at the week's performance in local stock markets, and at profits at DU and Drake & Scull. - Dubai Eye |
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Doing Business in Iraq: Mozahem Khalas, Senior Associate of Eversheds, gives an overview of doing business in Iraq. - Dubai Eye |
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Mazen hayek, MBC Group's Official Spokesperson and Group Director of PR and Commercial, discusses the network's purchase of the rights to produce an Arabic version of "The Voice". - Dubai Eye |
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Facebook's IPO: Amy Ils, Senior Vice President, Lombard Odier's TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecoms) Equity Research Team, looks at why Facebook's IPO on Friday is causing such a stir. - Dubai Eye |
| Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 |
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Asiya Investments Dubai: Mohab Mufti, CEO of Asiya Investments Dubai, explains the company's business and reasons for opening in the DIFC today. - Dubai Eye |
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Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority: Sultanm Al Dhaheri, Tourism and Corporate Planning Section Head for the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, talks about the new offices its opening around the world. - Dubai Eye |
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Live Online Auction House: Mohamed Sharif Al Baidhaei, Vice Chairman ARMS Group of Companies (Including Pioneer Auctions), tells the Business Breakfast why Dubai needs a live online auction house. - Dubai Eye |
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China and the Eurozone: Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, looks at China and the Eurozone. - Dubai Eye |
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Gold Price: Jeff Rhodes, CEO INTL Commodities, discusses gold. - Dubai Eye |
| Monday, 14 May, 2012 |
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New Arbitration Law in Saudi Arabia: Ben Cowling, Partner at Clyde & Co, looks at the new arbitration law in Saudi Arabia. - Dubai Eye |
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Laurent Cathala, Vice President of Emerging markets at Tiffany & Co, discusses their decision to replace DAMAS staff with their own in Tiffany stores, and the current relationship with DAMAS, their sponsor. - Dubai Eye |
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Farah Foustok, CEO of ING Investment Management, explains the decision to set up a new body to represent UAE-based financial institutions in policy discussions with regulators. - Dubai Eye |
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Emirates Airline's Net Profit Down 72% On High Fuel Costs: Saj Ahmed, Chief Analyst at Strategic Aero Research in the UK, talks us through Emirates Airline's numbers and the effort of fuel on prices. - Dubai Eye |
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Greener Malls in the UAE: Dr. Robert Cooke, Technical Committee Coordinator of Emirates Green Building Council, says malls in the UAE are getting greener. He also outlines what constitutes "green" in retail. - Dubai Eye |
| Sunday, 13 May, 2012 |
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Amal Loring, Founder of MindBody Dynamixs, looks at the importance of cultural assimilation for business people. - Dubai Eye |
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Essa Al Mulla, Executive Director of Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP), explains his belief that the UAE government should slap a 3-year recruitment freeze on Emirati hiring. - Dubai Eye |
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Saudi Arabia Plans $109 Billion Boost for Solar Power: Vahid Fotuhi, President of Emirates Solar Industry Association ESIA, discusses the $109 billion of expenditure on solar power in Saudi, and explains why we don't yet fully utilize solar domestically in the UAE. - Dubai Eye |
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Katie Fielder, Producer/Presenter at Emirates 24/7 on Dubai One TV, discusses Emirates Airline's fuel use, the oil price, and Facebook "pay to promote" tests. - Dubai Eye |
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Tim Fox, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Emirates NBD, analyses the increasing likelihood that Greece will decamp from the eurozone. - Dubai Eye |
| Thursday, 10 May, 2012 |
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Ziad Makhzoumi - Chief Financial Officer of Arabtec, explains the company's excellent Q1 results. - Dubai Eye |
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Guillaume Mariole - Managing Director of Ignite Fitness & Wellness, surprises us by saying that it isn't necessarily the oldies that are unhealthiest. - Dubai Eye |
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Katie Withers - Associate of Lawfirm DLA Piper, talks about the importance of brand & image protection. - Dubai Eye |
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James Maltman - Managing Director of Engage Selection, discusses the sensitive subject of exageration, lying, & creativity when it comes to writing your CV. - Dubai Eye |
| Wednesday, 09 May, 2012 |
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Gulf Business Top 100 Influential Arabs: Alicia Buller, Editor of Gulf Business, Runs through her magazine top 100 power list for the region. |
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Vulnerabilities in Internet Security: Justin Doo, Security Practice Director of Symantec, talks us through vulnerabilities in internet security. |
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Local Equity Markets: David Verguese - Fund Manager, Emirates NBD Asset Management, looks at local equity markets & corporate results. |
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Pros and Cons of Franchising in the Gulf: Gaurav Marya, Managing Director of Franchise Middle East, discusses the pros and cons of franchising in the gulf. |
| Tuesday, 08 May, 2012 |
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Harvest Minerals From The Moon: Bill Stone, Ph.D., P.E. Chairman of Shackleton Energy, fills us in on his latest plans to "harvest" minerals from the moon, and here's the link from his previous interview four years ago http://dubaieye1038.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=11&post_id=521. |
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Greek and French Elections: Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, talks about reactions to Greek and French elections. |
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Retail Mix: Fuad Sharaf, Senior Asset Director Asset Management Shopping Malls of the Emirates, explains the new retail mix at the mall. |
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Rory Jones, Reporter at The National, looks at delays in Virtuzone visa applications, and a legal hitch in Drydocks World's insolvency proceedings. |
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Price of Gold: Jeff Rhodes, CEO INTL Commodities, looks at gold's future price movements this year. |
| Monday, 07 May, 2012 |
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Pepsi's Performance in Dubai: Tarek El Sakka, General Manager of Dubai Refreshments, talks about Pepsi's performance in Dubai. |
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Trends in Training and Development: Andrew Croft, General Manager for Talent2 Middle East, looks at trends in training and development. |
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Loan Books of Dubai Banks: Raj Madha, Regional Banking Analyst, analyses the slow growth in the loan books of Dubai's banks. |
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Economy of Saudi Arabia: Philip McCrum, Editorial Director, CEMEA at Economist corporate Network, examines the economy of Saudi Arabia. |
| Sunday, 06 May, 2012 |
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New Motorhome/RV showroom in SZR: Khaled Salmeen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Coast RVs, explains who their new motorhome/RV showroom on the SZR will appeal to. |
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Nakheel's Spat with its Tenants and Owners: Jerry Parks, Partner, Real Estate at Taylor Wessing, discusses the rights and wrongs of Nakheel's spat with its tenants and owners in the shoreline apartments. |
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Lothar Hohmann, Managing Director of Precise, explains the business logic and manufacturing process for the company's TIM - This Is Me - models of human beings. |
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How Politics in Europe Affects Euro: Nick Stadtmiller, Head of Fixed Income Research Global Markets and Treasury at Emirates NBD, looks at how politics in Europe, with elections in France and Greece today, will affect the euro. |
| Thursday, 03 May, 2012 |
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Home-Cooking Food Delivery Service: Karin Lofberg, Founder of Dinnertime, introduces her new home-cooking food delivery service. |
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Khalifa Furqan Athar, Managing Director at Retail Solutions, considers why UAE shoppers aren't buying more online. |
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Eco-Tourism Resort in Kalba: H.E. Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, outlines the new eco-tourism resort being built in Kalba. |
| Wednesday, 02 May, 2012 |
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Business of Money Transfer: Richard Meredith, Senior Regional Director Middle East, Pakistan & Afghanistan MEPA and Juan Agualimpia, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Moneygram, talking about the business of sending. |
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Real Estate firms Q1 Results: David Verghese, Fund Manager at Emirates NBD Asset Management, discusses the strange QI results real estate firms have posted this week. |
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Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport: Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, discusses the investment going into Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport. |
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Jaguar Landrover: Justin Weaving, Sales Director MENAP Region of Jaguar Landrover, talks through the company's strong year-end numbers. |
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Tablets, ebooks, and Windows 8: Alain Crozier, Corporate Vice President and CFO, Sales, Marketing and Services Group of Microsoft, talks about tablets, ebooks, and Windows 8. |
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Gundeep Singh, CEO and Founder of The Change Initiative, introduces his new environmentally-friendly superstore. |
| Tuesday, 01 May, 2012 |
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Gold Price Outlook: Dr. Paul Walker, Global Head of Precious Metals for Thomson Reuters GFMS, gives his outlook for the gold price. |
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