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Daimler Wins Order For 260 Dubai City Buses
Daimler announced on Tuesday that it had signed a deal to provide 260 Mercedes Benz Citaro city buses to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). In 2007 RTA announced what was reportedly the largest one off bus deal at the time – purchase of 1,616 buses from five different suppliers at a cost of US $ 2.34 billion (Dh 8.59 billion). The latest deal with Daimler follows a series of expected orders from other suppliers that never materialized
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Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens
Copenhagen, Denmark
The Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens have a history which dates back to the 1699 when the place appeared on the map by King Frederik IV. As old as the 1703, the palace is a three storey building with a Baroque Style interior. Overlooking the royal palace, there is a stretch of green grass with canals, lakes and an endless array of beautiful flowers. The place is perfect for new couples visiting Co...
Southern Attols
Maldives, Maldives
This region presently is almost totally untouched and a wonderful place to visit for its peace and quiet. Major development is set to take place here over the next decade to cover all five southern atolls that are currently off-limits to non-permit-holders. Safari boats are regularly exploring dive sites as far south as the Huvadhoo Kandoo (famously known as One-and-a-Half-Degree channel), and sur...
Temple of Dawn
Bangkok, Thailand
This is one of Bangkok's most renowned temples. Numerous steps have to be climbed and while the ascent is strenuous the stunning view more than compensates for that. The Grand Palace, the Temple of the Holy Jewel Image and the Chao Phraya River- the main landmarks of the city are visible from 260 feet above the ground. Timings: Daily 8 A.M- 5:30 P.M Address: West bank of the Chao Phra...
Art and History Museum
Geneva, Switzerland
This museum is larger than any other museum in Geneva. The Art and History Museum chronicles and catalogues a comprehensive study of western culture, from ancient to modern times, including current issues. It contains in its collection over one million pieces, classified into three separate wings of the buildings. The Archeology wing houses relics from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizatio...