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IATA Recommends Open Skies Policy
An official with the International Air Transport Association has strongly recommended a move to an “open skies” policy. Madji Sabri spoke at the Middle East Economic Digest Airport Projects 2009 conference said that the “open skies” policy would be helpful in bridging the gap between extra capacity and demand, which is currently slowing down. In the Middle East and North Africa, there are over 460,000 jobs in aviation generating over $17.5 billion in economic activity. Yet, in 2008, the airlines suffered $100 million in losses.
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Istanbul Military Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
The power of the Ottoman Empire was largely based on war and conquest. The military was its most important institution. The Istanbul Military Museum puts that on display. The museum originally opened in 1950 and housed in an old church. In 1993, it moved to its current location in the old Ottoman imperial military academy. As one would expect from a military museum, it...
Casablanca Twin Center
Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca Twin Center is a bold piece of architecture that represents a modern and enterprising Casablanca. Reaching a height of 100m, this building is a vibrant commercial center. The tower houses offices, dwellings and commercial establishments, the latter on the first five floors. Terraces, bars and restaurants occupy the top floor. Three basement car parks provide ample parking. Address: B...
The Army Museum
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Exhibits at this museum date all the way back to the Bronze Age. The simplest to the most sophisticated weapons are on display, giving visitors an interesting insight into the evolution of armory from past to present, particularly in the context of Syria. Fascinating pieces include the remnants of a plane from the war with Israel in 1973. Timings: Wednesday- Monday 8 A.M- 2 P.M Admi...
Palais Garnier
Paris, France
The Palais Garnier, also known as the Paris Opéra, was the inspiration for the Phantom of the Opera. When you’re inside, it’s not hard to see how one could be inspired. Construction on the Palais Ganier, named for its famed architect, Charles Garnier, began in 1862. It was one of the many civic projects instituted by Napoleon III. Because of political strife and constructio...