Air Arabia announced that its net profits for financial year ending December 31st, 2010 fell only slightly to Dh 452 million, despite the difficult financial times for the global aviation industry. Air Arabia, which is the biggest low cost airline listed on the Dubai Financial Market for the Middle East and North Africa posted profits of Dh 454 million for the financial year ending December 31st, 2008. Air Arabia said they posted a turnover of Dh 2 billion for the 2009 financial year, 4.5 percent lower than the Dh2.06 billion recorded in 2008.
Nabil Farhat, Partner with Al Fajer Securities said Air Arabia’s profits were below their expectations of Dh 480 million, but given the increased competition and rising fuel costs, the carrier performed well. Farhat noted “With the global economy set to emerge from recession in 2010 more people are going to travel and this should help improve the company’s revenue and profitability.”
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869, and first opened in 1877. Today’s iconic Neo-Romanesque building was constructed shortly after. The grounds are located in Theodore Roosevelt Park (named for the father of the former president), right across Eighth Avenue from Central Park. The museum has a collection of more than 32 million items, thanks in large part to the expeditio...
This gallery has a permanent art collection of 19th-20th century pieces from Rodin, Jorge Vieira and Jose de Almada Negreiros. Check the website for upcoming exhibitions. Tel: +213 432 148 Website: www.museudochiado-ipmuseus.pt Address: Rua Serpa Pinto 4 Opening Times: 10am-6pm Tue-Sun Admission Prices: adult/under 14yr/concession €4/free/2.50, admission free 10am-2pm on Sundays ...
close to the bazaar, it was the traditional residential area of the traders who would come to sell their wares. The architecture is still intact. ...
The Johannesburg Zoo is a place that kids will simply love! A great precursor to a safari, the Jo'burg zoo provides excellent facilities and showcases over 2000 animals. Disabled people and children are provided special viewing facilities with the zoo being one of the most child friendly areas of the city. The animals are arranged in zones depending on the area they belong to, such as the Spice R...