June 22 - Dubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport opened for cargo yesterday with the first Emirates Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft arriving from Hong Kong. The airport is the largest in the world and will officially open its first phase of cargo operations on June 27 while passenger operations will begin next year.
The airport has been designed to accommodate more than 12 million tons of cargo and 160 million passengers annually, and will consist of a single A380 compatible runway, a cargo terminal building and a road link to Jebel Ali port.
Even though it has only been in existence since 1986, the Musée d’Orsay is one of the most visited museums in the world, with more than 3 million guests annually. The building was originally a railroad station and a hotel, called the Gare d’Orsay. It was built for the 1900 Exposition and was the first electrified urban railroad terminal in the world. It served as the main terminal for ...
Stade de France is the national stadium of France, and the fifth largest in Europe with a capacity upwards of 80,000. It was here that the home nation secured victory over Brazil in the 1998 FIFA World Cup finals. The stadium is also home to France’s rugby union team. No club teams call it home, though it is the site of France’s football league cup finals. Built between 1995 and 19...
Berlin is a fairly child-friendly city with many things to occupy the kids. When going sightseeing, remember to watch for your children as it is easy to lose them in the crowds, particularly if their attention is easily caught by interesting sights. It is very common to go out in Berlin for breakfast or brunch and many restaurants can have indoor playgrounds or other supervised activities for ...
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