Dubai to host UAE Defence Technology Summit
The UAE Advanced Defence and Security Technology Summit will be held in Dubai on 27th and 28th April 2009 and will give leading defence and security policy makers the opportunity to meet with international technology providers and contractors. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Defence, the summit will bring together global leaders [...]
Ras Al Khaimah celebrates UAE National Day
The Civil Aviation Department in Ras Al Khaimah announced a National Identity Programme to mark the UAE 37th National Day. Shaikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, who heads the department, said the programme aims to sponsor social activities. He added that the department will educate the coming generations about the civil aviation services. He said [...]
Istanbul European Capital of Culture 2010 plans unveiled
The city of Istanbul in Turkey unveiled its plans for celebrating its nomination as European Capital of Culture 2010. The planned projects, ranging from street art to music festivals, are dedicated to the ancient philosophy of Aristotle who said everything is made up of the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. "This is how [...]
Turkish students on environmental visit to Sanibel
Students and teachers from the prestigious Koc International School in Istanbul, Turkey began their visit to Sanibel in Florida with a visit to the unique Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. The group’s visit was part of an exercise in the study of global conservation and the environmental impact of urbanization and tourism on world ecosystems and the [...]
Dubai clears debt of Dh2.4 billion
Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group, the holding company of Dubai Holding's real estate, tourism, infrastructure and telecommunications subsidiaries, yesterday said it has repaid Dh2.4 billion of maturing bonds and loans this month, in a move economists say will reassure investors about Dubai's ability to meet its debt commitments. "Dubai and its entities will see various [...]