Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive Officer, Emirates

Our guest today from the Dubai Air show is Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive Officer, Emirates.

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Douglas Herbert

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Melissa Bell

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Armen Georgian

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Annette Young

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Marc Perelman

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28/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Jean-François Di Meglio, President, Asia Centre

Since 2009, China has been the African continent’s number one trading partner. Speaking in Tanzania at the beginning of his African tour, the Chinese president Xi Jinping called for a partnership of equals. But has the relationship between the two partners benefited Africa as much as it has China? Melissa Bell puts the question to Jean-François Di Meglio, president of the Asia Centre think tank in Paris.

27/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Solange Guo Chatelard, China-Africa researcher

The Chinese president Xi Jinping is currently on his maiden trip to Africa, where a lot of contracts are being signed and a lot of speeches made. To try to find out what is at stake in the Chinese-African relationship, Marc Perelman speaks to Solange Guo Chatelard, a China-Africa researcher.

25/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Adama Gaye, author of 'China-Africa, the Dragon and the Ostrich'

As China’s new president, Xi Jinping, continues his first tour of Africa, France 24’s Armen Georgian speaks to Senegalese writer Adama Gaye, author of "China-Africa: the dragon and the ostrich". Gaye argues that Africa has buried its head in the sand, while the dragon preys on the continent’s resources and ordinary Africans are largely left out.

24/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Ali Larayedh, Tunisian Prime Minister

For the first time since his appointment, Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh speaks to France 24's Taoufik Mjaied about the political impact of the assassination of Chokri Belaid and the ongoing investigation into his murder. He also analyses the fragile equilibrium of Tunisian politics, the role of the ruling Islamist party Ennahda (of which he is a member) and the challenges his government faces in the coming months.

21/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Alena Kupchyna, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister

Belarus is often called the "last dictatorship in Europe". To discuss the EU sanctions imposed on Belarus over human rights concerns as well as its relations with Russia, Marc Perelman speaks to the Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister, Alena Kupchyna.

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Congratulations

by Anonyme - 28/08/2011 - 12:37

Congratulations for reaching a great position of authority in great nation.kindly create forum for other to benefits. thanks.

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shaikh ahmed

by Anonyme - 27/01/2011 - 20:48

it willl be my dream come true if i meet sheik ahmed and i dont have words to explain
F24 please correct he is the chairman and cheif executive not cheif executive officer please correct that

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great man

by Anonyme - 09/12/2010 - 15:19

A great man and honour of United Arab Emirates
Live long Sheikh Ahmed.

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A great man Sheikh Ahmed,

by Anonyme - 09/12/2010 - 15:18

A great man Sheikh Ahmed, whatever he got today & as a honour of UAE specially Dubai all coz of his great mother,
wish u long live and keep smiling always.wish to meet u soon.