March 29 - Kuwaiti-based low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways, has posted a loss of $28.5 million for 2009 as compared to a net profit of $15.6 million in 2008. The company said the losses were the result of the recession. The airline’s assets rose $256 million at the end of last year compared with $253.5 million in 2008, as reported on the Kuwait Stock Exchange’s website.
Shareholder equity dropped sharply to $67.7 million last year from $96.2 million at the end of 2008. Jazeera, which began operations in October 2005, has 11 Airbus A320s and flies to about 25 destinations in the Middle East and Asia as well as Turkey at highly reduced fares. It has ordered a further 29 Airbus A320s.
The large luxury shopping precinct is located in this borough. More information in the ‘Shopping’ section ...
a smaller version of the one in downtown Tehran, it is about 500 years old and traditionally sold spices, herbs and commercial goods as part of the silk road. ...
The Promenade in East Tsimshatsui is the best place for a leisurely walk and for great views of the harbour. ...
Dublin Castle is steeped in the rich history of Ireland. It was first built in the early thirteenth century by Normans after their invasion of Ireland. The original castle was completed around 1230. The design was typical of Norman fortifications -- four walls with towers in each corner. The buildings and the purpose of the castle changed throughout the years. It serv...