The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) initialed an “open” Air Services agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kyrgz Republic on September 30. The agreements were signed at the ICAO’s 2009 Air Services Negotiations Conference in Turkey.
Director General of the UAE GCAA and Director of the Civil Aviation Authority for the Kyrgz Republic signed the accord. Representatives from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, Emirates Airline, Air Arabia attended the negotiations. Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Air Arabia, flydubai, and Rak Airways were designated by the UAE delegation as national airlines under the agreement. The Kyrgz delegation will name its national airlines later.
Even though it was only established in 2000, the Tate Modern is the most visited museum of modern art in the world. The museum is located in the repurposed Bankside Power Station. This oil-fired power plant was built in the wake of World War II amid power shortages in London. Hastily built between 1947 and 1963, the design and placement were initially unpopular among Londoners, but af...
The Cedars are among the last survivors of the immense forest that once covered Mount Lebanon. Though modest in number (about 400), each cedar is a dignified survivor of ancient times when cedar wood played a major role in the earliest history of Byblos, Sidon and Tyre. It was used by Egyptians to build temples and ships and also in building the Phoenician fleet. Some of the trees are betwee...
The water park has lots of thrilling rides to keep the children entertained. It is the perfect place to relax and have fun especially for children who are bored of shopping and visiting tourist sites. The lower level has wave pools, river rides and slides as well as fast food outlets for the kids. The upper level has a quieter pool and restaurant area. ...
Built in the 19th century, with decorations of stone carvings, brass work and paintings, the Gangaramaya Temple also houses a library and a museum. It is run by monks and is located next to Beira Lake. ...