The Dubai National Air Travel Agency (DNATA) was set up in 1959 to help provide personnel and systems for reservations, departure control and IT in order to give Emirates a boost. It is known by the maternal nickname, ‘mother of Emirates Airline”. Over the years the company became such an accomplished and diversified provider of airport and travel services that it became known as ‘the airline without aircraft’.
President of DNATA and Emirates Group Services said “It was effectively an airline. It was the sole ground handler at the airport, it had all the departure control activity, it did everything. It was the agent for nearly every airline in Dubai. It just didn’t have aeroplanes.” DNATA still does not have areoplanes but is extremely profitable The company generated revenues of Dh3.16 billion (US$860 million) last fiscal year, 24 percent higher than the previous year. Profits increased 66 percent to Dh507 million - very desirable returns during the worst economic downturn in 70 years.
Any tourist visiting Muscat must stop at this fantastic museum, which is located within the 150-year old Bait-al-Falaj fort, the original headquarters for Sultan Said bin Sultan’s armed forces. It displays Omani weapons and armory and also gives tourists an insight into Oman’s history, politics and relations with other international states and powers. All visiting heads of state take a trip to thi...
Geneva's world famous Lake Leman, often referred to as Lake Geneva, is the largest body of fresh water in Switzerland, and is the central attraction of the city. It offers a tranquil ambience for relaxation and recreational activities all year round. The Promenades built along the right and left banks of the lake contain cafes, street markets, parks, amusement rides, and other attractions. &nb...
St. James’s Park used to be a swamp. The land was purchased by Henry VIII in 1532. His successor, James I, drained the swamp, landscaped the gardens, and introduced exotic birds and animals. Charles II, inspired by the French royal gardens he saw while in exile, redecorated the park and opened it to the public. The park we see today is the product of a remodeling effort u...
Mount Nebo is a ridge that rises 817m above sea level about 35km southwest of Amman. In the Old Testament, Mount Nebo is where Moses first glimpsed the Holy land (and where he was later buried). The view has not changed. It's simply breathtaking. On a clear day you can see all the way to Jerusalem. Be sure to go in the afternoon or evening on a clear day, because the...