Emirates Airlines is among the small minority of airlines expecting to post a profit for last year, one of the most difficult periods for the industry. Emirates Airline and Group said they expected a small profit, and that any profit at all is an achievement given the billions of losses in the industry. The International Air Transport Association said worldwide losses will be in excess of $4.7bn and the Middle East is projected to lose $ 900 million (Dh3.3 billion). Both individuals and companies have decreased their travel as the financial crisis has evolved. In February passenger demand was ten per cent lower than the same period last year.
This is the first educational city in the UAE devoted to children between 2 to 15 years old where they can investigate, explore, play, discover and learn about the world we live. The City gives ample opportunity for children to interact in groups and gain hands on experience through the several exhibits and programs on applied sciences, nature, space exploration, human body, and l...
Commissioned by Asad Pasha in the 1750s, this cathedral is a truly magnificent piece of architecture. It comprises of eight domes and a round aperture with gigantic piers and arches. This spacious area is also well illuminated with natural light. Timings: Saturday- Thursday 8 A.M- 2 P.M Admission: Free Address: South of Ummayad Mosque Tel: None ...
This museum is a display of both modern consumer and modern industrial arts and designs. It has a couple of permanent exhibitions showing the planned drawing of industrial and consumer goods ever since the beginning to the 20th century. However, most exhibitions are seasonal. There is a record for all designers that have passed and those that are still operating in Finland. It is located in the n...
The site is renowned for having the highest water spring in Bahrain. This spring was found by a Danish Expedition in 1954 and is said to date back to the Dilmun Period i.e.: 2000 B.C. Evidence depicts that the people of that time worshipped the spring water as they thought the water brought them fertility.Timings: Anytime Address: Northeastern side of Diraz village ...