Turkey's Halkbank loan to SME's
Turkish lender Halkbank will loan 1.5 billion lira ($900 million) to small and medium sized companies (SME?s) in Turkey in the coming period, the bank's deputy general manager Sahap Kavcioglu said on Wednesday. Kavcioglu did not specify a period for the loans in his statement, which came a day after Turkey said 350 million lira [...]
Dubai Marina Yacht Club open to the public
The Clubhouse at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club is one of Dubai's most exclusive, expensive clubs and is the central focal point of Dubai Marina. The Yacht Club has many members-only facilities but it is also open to the public. Member’s facilities include a luxury cigar lounge and well-stocked library, but the two high-end restaurants, [...]
Historic Fort in Ras Al Khaimah attracts tourists
Dhayah Fort in Ras Al Khaimah is a castle standing on a mountainous dune in the UAE used by ancient tribes to ward off invaders. Emiratis know the Dhayah Fort as one of the key military castles in their history. The fort was built in the 16th century with a strategic location in the northern [...]
Turkey’s Galatasaray on track for new stadium
The development of Galatasaray’s new Seyrantepe stadium received a boost as a new consortium of companies from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates joined together to complete the football stadium in Turkey. The new stadium will replace the 48 year old Ali Sami Yen stadium located in Mecidiyeöy. The new project will seat 52,000 spectators, [...]
RAK crown prince signs message of gratitude
HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has signed the world's longest message of gratitude to the president of the UAE, prepared as part of the 37th anniversary of the UAE national day. Sheikh Saud sealed the 400 metre long message during a meeting with participants [...]