( CNN ) -- Facetime with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum . Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum , Chairman of Emirates Airlines talks strategy and adresses rumours about the airline . Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum , Chairman of Emirates Airlines is at the center of Dubai 's aviation industry . As the world witnesses an unprecedented economic downturn , Emirates has embarked on a $ 4 billion expansion plan . MME speaks to Sheikh Ahmed to find out about his strategy , and address rumors about the airline itself . In focus -- Risky business . Northern Iraq holds great potential , which is largely underdeveloped and the country is thirsting for investors . But , there are risks , with the potential for conflict on three fronts . There are other risks too , according to Herish Mohammed , Head of the Board of Investment of the Kurdish Controlled Region -- an ancient banking system , lack of insurance policies and corruption . But as one American entrepreneur put it -- it 's not just about the money , it 's about the adventure . Watch the show this week at the times ( GMT ) below : . Friday : 0915 , 1945 Saturday : 0645 Sunday : 0815 .
Al-Maktoum , Chairman of CNN . Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum , who is at the heart of Emirates 's aviation industry , on the economic downturn . Plus , the huge investment potential in Northern Iraq , despite the risks .