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Saudi diesel import set to hit record levelsSaudi Arabia will import near record high diesel volumes this summer, as it gears up to beat the sweltering heat and meet rising travel needs during the fasting month of Ramadan, trade sources sai More… |
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Moroccan tourism revenue up 6pc in JanRevenue from the tourism industry in Morocco crossed 4.37 billion Moroccan dirhams ($506 million) this January, an increase of 5.9 per cent over the corresponding period last year, statistics showed. Analysts attribute this growth More… |
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Moda Mall unveils Spring/Summer collectionBahrain's ultra-modern shopping destination, Moda Mall has partnered with leading British fashion designer, James Harris, to launch the '2013 Spring/Summer collection' under the theme ‘Season of Colours.’ B More… |
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Qatar must hold winter World Cup, says PlatiniThe 2022 World Cup in Qatar must be held in winter in order to protect players and fans from searing desert heat, European soccer boss Michel Platini said on Saturday. The finals were awarded to Qatar by world governing body FIFA More… |
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Saudi summer oil burn hits record high in 2012Saudi Arabia burned record volumes of crude oil over the summer, official government figures show, contrary to its aim of using more gas for power generation to reduce wastage of crude that it could export. During the peak period More… |
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Hottest Aug for Bahrain in 100 yearsLast month was Bahrain's second hottest August on record, weathermen said, adding that the mean temperature for the month was 35.9C, which was 1.9C above average and the second hottest recorded since 1902. However, it was the least More… |
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UK ‘offering late summer deals’Visitors to the UK can still find valuable late summer deals while on holiday this summer, said a top Britain tourism official, highlighting that many hotel and hostel rooms are offering great late booking deals. Hotels in London were r More… |
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Dubai launches new drive to woo touristsThe Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai has launched a 107-day initiative themed ‘Dubai, my destination this summer’ as part of its strategy to attract more tourists from across the globe into the emirate this summer. The More… |
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Dubai police launch road safety campaignDubai Police, in partnership with FastFit, an express “one-stop-shop” automotive servicing solution, has launched a campaign to ensure safe tyres during the summer throughout the emirate. FastFit, with particular expertise in tyres and bat More… |
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Summer thrills for families at Bahrain water parkHundreds of families yesterday received a special treat as Lost Paradise of Dilmun (LPOD) kicked off its Summer Festival 2012 in style. A major attraction of the festival, which continues until July 18, will be a Dragon and Lion dance trou More… |
