Eid shoppers swarm souqs and malls in Ras Al Khaimah
In Ras Al Khaimah malls and traditional souqs are buzzing with shoppers who are being spoilt for choice by Ramadan sales. With the Eid Al Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan, families are swarming to shops to buy new clothes and to keep traditions alive by buying jewellery for the special occasion. "Apart from [...]
Doctor puts Ras Al Khaimah on the map
The people of Ras Al Khaimah call him “The Doctor” but Dr Khater Massaad sees himself more as the maestro of an orchestra that is working to put Ras Al Khaimah on the world map. Since arriving in Ras Al Khaimah 16 years ago, Dr Massaad has become a central figure in the emirate’s economic [...]
Support for Turkey from former French Premier
Michel Rocard, former French prime minister (1988-1991) and now a member of the European Parliament, strongly defends the case for Turkey's membership in his new book "Oui a la Turquie" (Yes to Turkey ), published at the beginning of September. Rocard feels that Turkey is indispensable for Europe's future, that Turkey's membership is Europe's life [...]
Turkey’s hopes for election to International Atomic Energy Agency
Turkey is likely to be elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in elections that will be held during the ongoing annual assembly of the international body in Vienna. During the general conference, elections will be held for 11 members of the 35 member board of governors whose terms [...]
Dubai set to shine at the World Travel Market 2008
As the World Travel Market 2008 fast approaches, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is planning for its biggest and best year yet. Dubai has had a very successful year with an 8.6 percent increase in international visitors for the first half of 2008. The UK and Ireland have been driving the growth in visitor [...]