Indonesian Coal to power Ras al Khaimah
March 23rd 09
Ras al Khaimah Minerals & Metals Investments (RMMI) is to supply coal from Indonesia to power Ras al Khaimah’s first coal-fired power plant.
The RAK investment is part of a $1 billion major mining project taking part in Indonesia, Congo and Armenia and aims to promote long term energy supplies to the emirate. The [...]
Turkish exports to Iraq rise by 75 per cent
23rd March 09
Turkey has witnessed a 75 per cent increase in exports to Iraq in the first two months of 2009 it was reported today.
Compared to January and February 2008 export figures of $473 million, 2009 has seen export figures sore to $830 million over the same period, with a 75 per cent increase [...]
North East England celebrate new direct air link from Newcastle to Dubai
23rd March 09
Emirates airline and One North East, the development agency for North East England celebrated the new direct air link between Dubai and Newcastle International Airport with an event at a luxury hotel in Dubai.
Emirates representatives joined One North East members as well as several Dubai business profiles at the exclusive launch party. The [...]
Aegean Coast of Turkey New Retirement Hotspot
Britons looking to retire abroad are flocking to the Aegean Coast of Turkey it has been reported. Turkey’s climate and euro free currency are obvious attractions to the region, persuading many Britons to invest in Turkish property and move overseas.
It has been reported that one in eight British people over 55 will [...]
Flydubai Crew Ready for Take Off
19th March 09
In preparation for its launch this year, low cost airline Flydubai has now completed selecting its pilots and crew it was announced yesterday.
Over 11,500 keen pilots and crew members applied for positions within the Dubai airline in time for their first flight in mid 2009. 61 Captains and 18 First Officers were picked [...]