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Sheikha's award reveals depth of young artistic talent
I hate to say it, but when wandering through an exhibition of work from young artists there can exist a sense that one is peering at the kind of pieces that would better adorn a school wall.
Edmond student experiences trip of a lifetime
Some people wait a lifetime to travel internationally. Recently, Edmond's Zach Stanley, a senior at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, was one of only eight students from the United States selected to attend New York University's first Candidate Weekend in Abu Dhabi, the capitol and second largest city in the United Arab Emirates.
ITCA Dubai to offer unique opportunities to travel catering industry
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 32 minutes ago The Middle East and North Africa is currently the only region which is experiencing growth in the airline industry this year, according to recent remarks by the head of the International Air Transport Authority .
Afghanistan's minister of mines allegedly accepts $20 million to steer mining project to China
A senior Afghan official allegedly took a $20 million bribe to steer a copper mining project to a Chinese company, a glaring example of the claims of corruption clouding the Obama administration's deliberations over expanding the U.S. commitment in Afghanistan.
A group of pilgrims were forced to cancel their travel plans after a...
Several groups of pilgrims have been forced to cancel their travel plans after staff at an Al Ain company that arranges Haj tours fled the country, Indonesian embassy officials said.
United Arab Emirates cruise, $2,096
Trip: Cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa with ports of call in four of the seven United Arab Emirates , as well as Bahrain.
Yemen buys Airbus A320s; Boeing, Abu Dhabi team up
Emirati officials watch planes performing overhead during the Airshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday Nov.
Etihad Airways hosts series of educational workshops for travel agents in Kuwait
Kuwait: 1 hour, 29 minutes ago Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recently concluded a series of educational travel agents workshops that were organized under the theme of "Why Etihad Airways?". Kuwaiti travel agents meet Etihad Airways' team for a series of interactive and educational workshops organised under the ...
Leaders in healthcare exchange views on medical tourism at Healthcare Travel
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 16 minutes ago Globalisation of healthcare is irretrievably linked to the phenomena known as 'medical tourism' with more and more people seeking medical treatment abroad.
Changes to Emirates Terminal 3 check-in times during Dubai Airshow
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 21 minutes ago Emirates would like to inform its passengers of important changes to check-in procedures for a number of flights departing Terminal 3 between Saturday 14th November and Thursday 19th November.
Sharjah concludes participation in World Travel Market 2009
United Arab Emirates: 56 minutes ago The emirate of Sharjah has concluded its 6th participation at the World Travel Market exhibition, which was held in London from 9 to 12 November 2009.
Lt. gov. to travel to Mideast to promote MI water
Lt. Gov. John Cherry is heading to the Mideast to lure businesses with Michigan's abundant water.
DTCM wins British Travel Awards
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 6 minutes ago The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing's Representative Office for the UK and Ireland has been selected as the 'best tourist board' and awarded a trophy by The British Travel Awards, acknowledged as the largest arbiter of public opinion on travel industry performance in the UK.
Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel celebrates its tenth birthday
Architects are agreed on one thing: An iconic building is often the result of just a few, genial strokes of the pen.
Dnata Travel Services wins global acclaim with leading industry award
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 3 minutes ago Dnata's emergence as a pre-eminent international travel services provider was recognized on the global stage last night, when it was named 'World's Leading Travel Management Company' at the 2009 World Travel Awards.
ITU, United Arab Emirates sign deal for ICT museum
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 36 minutes ago ITU Secretary-General, Dr Hamadoun Toure, and the Director-General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the United Arab Emirates, Mr Mohamed Al Ghanim, today signed an agreement for the establishment of a brand new museum of information and communication technology which will focus on the ...
Emirates Computers to equip BMWa s New Showroom with Cutting Edge Technologies
Emirates Computers will deploy an end-to-end technology solution including cabling, networking, digital signage, audio visual, access control, Closed Circuit Television , gate barriers, public address systems and Satellite Master Antenna Television .
Emirates' half-year profits of Dhs752m surpasses last year
United Arab Emirates: 12 minutes ago Emirates airline produced a net profit of Dhs752m, for the first six months of its current financial year ending 30th September 2009.
Lebanese-American denies Emirates' terrorism charges, says his confession came under torture
An American citizen convicted on terrorism charges in the United Arab Emirates said on Thursday he confessed under torture and suspected that U.S. authorities played a role in his detention and prosecution in the Gulf country.
Emirates unveils major expansion across Asia Pacific
United Arab Emirates: 33 minutes ago In a major expansion spanning two months, Emirates will advance its footprint in Asia Pacific with planned capacity enhancements to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta.
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