Kuwait carrier Jazeera Airlines has stopped several direct flights out of Dubai because of restrictive regulatory conditions. Jazeera has stopped flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Sana’a and Selah non-stop from Dubai. Passengers flying to these locations from the UAE must fly out of Kuwait instead. Flight services to Kochi and Karhtoum will also stop from 1 June. Jazeera Airways Chief Executive explained that Kochi has been taken out of the network because of he high cost of operating this route.
Jazeera said the direct flights have been stopped because of changes in the UAE regulations restricting the directional “5th freedom flying rights” which previously allowed airlines to carry passengers between a second and third country.
shows an interesting slice of Persian art and is a good place to meet Iranian photographers. The gallery is beautifully displayed and there is an adjoining shop which sells photographic equipment. Telephone: 8889 5054 ...
Jeita Grotto is a complex of caves in the foothills of Mount Lebanon. The lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, but not rediscovered until 1836. The upper cave, or gallery, wasn’t discovered until 1958. The caves are karstic – they were formed over millions of years by the dissolution of bedrock with water. The upper gallery is more than a mile long, with a ceiling...
The Treille Promenade, near the southern part of the Old Town, offers scenic views of the city from a breathtaking height. ...
The Miraj Islamic Art Center is a showcase for the various art forms in the Muslim world. This is more of a gallery than a museum – items are displayed like in a museum, but just about everything is for sale. Items include silverware, metalwork, calligraphy, carpets, and jewelry. Many objects are from outside the Middle East, especially India. This is a good place to shop for art, though price...