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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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Chora Church - Kariye Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
Chora Church dates back to the early fifth century AD and is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. It was built just outside of Constantinople's original walls, but was brought inside the city's defenses when Emperor Theodosius II built a new wall. The church was rebuilt between 1077 and 1081, and again renovated after an earthquake in the twelfth century. Most of...
Omayyad Mosque
Damascus, Syria
This is arguably Damascus’s most popular architectural attraction. It is a significant and sacred religious site for Muslims all over the globe. There are a number of stories and beliefs surrounding this architectural masterpiece. This mosque is magnificent from the limestone floors, to the gold mosaics depicting forests, domes and towers. Also located within it is a huge courtyard that houses the...
Fort York
Toronto, Canada
This is a National Historic site; its military history dating to 1793. The Historic Fort York offers guided tours through soldiers and officers quarters and showcases muskets and other equipment. There are also drill and music demonstrations. The Kids Drill is very popular with children. Timings: Daily 10AM-4 PM Admission: C$ 6 [Adults] C$ 3 [C Address: 100 Garrison Rd Tel: 416/392-6...
The National Gallery
Oslo, Norway
The National Gallery in Oslo houses the nation’s largest collection of Norwegian art and many of its most famous pieces. It is located in the city center and can be contacted by calling +47 22 20 04 04. The most famous piece found in the museum is Edvard Munch’s The Scream. The gallery includes more of Munch’s work, the pieces of many famous impressionists (including Monet, Renoir, and Degas), and...