Dubai Airports vice president of strategy said carriers across the globe are competing for services to and from Dubai, despite the global economic slowdown. Richard Talien said compared to other airports of similar stature, “it’s a healthy picture and we are still actively talking to carriers to continue that growth going forward.”
Talien spoke about the airports growth at the sidelines of a Kingfisher press conference to announce its services to Dubai. He said Dubai Airports is in discussions with various airlines interested in beginning operations to the emirate. He did not name the airlines, but said airlines from the Indian sub-continent, North America, and Western Europe have expressed interest.
Planet Discovery is a children’s science museum in Beirut Souks in the heart of Beirut. Children of all ages can discover the secrets of life and the surrounding world. The exhibits stimulate their curiosity and desire for learning. The museum holds interactive experiments, exhibitions, performances and workshops, and awareness competitions. It welcomes handicapped and visually impaired children t...
This is a landmark dating back to the Ottoman colonization of Doha. It was built in the 1800s. Originally this fort served as a prison. It was restored in the 1970s and since then houses a museum showcasing Qatari history. Qatari paintings and arts and crafts are on display here. Exhibits include Bedouin handicrafts, gypsum and wooden ornaments, fishing equipment and boats, historical photos...
This little museum consists of two galleries that showcases arts and crafts from around the globe. It gives visitors a chance to learn more about the origins of these pieces and cultures of the people who made them. A small gift shop is also located within the museum, Address: 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Tel: (323) 937 4230. Website: www.cafam.org ...
it is a hive of activity with stores of designer brands, restaurants and entertainment. Its opening hours are 9am -10pm on weekdays and 10am -10pm on weekends. Telephone: 77643491, 77632195. It is located in the busy Tajrish square, at which you can find all the public transport depots. The square is also the culmination of the popular Valiasr Street. ...