Dubai World has put forward a plan to save the financially troubled City Center project. The proposal requires that the billions of dollars necessary to complete the project be pledged. Dubai World is Dubai’s government owned investment agency. They partnered with MGM Mirage to develop the City Center Project, and recently sued MGM Mirage in order to protect its $4.3 billion investment if MGM Mirage goes into bankruptcy. Dubai World’s proposal would require Dubai World, MGM Mirage, and investors to come up with $3 billion to avoid a construction slowdown in the $8.6 billion City Center resort and casino project. MGM’s financial situation has worsened and last month Dubai World did not contribute its half of the $200 million construction payment
The Rhino and Lion reserve is home to over 600 animals from 25 different species and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind. Address: 7 kilometers from the Kromdraai sign, right off the N14. Telephone: +27 (0)11 957 0106 Website: http://www.rhinolion.co.za/ ...
A very unique museum of its kind, the award-winning Museum for Communication exhibits the various kinds of communications present in today’s world and how each evolved into its current form. The importance of communication and its history is a major field of study for specialists so this museum holds special importance in the academic arena. As a practical display, old models of fax machines, phon...
Kolomenskoye This is a sprawling estate situated along the Moscow River. This estate can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. It is ideal for those grown-ups who want a break from the fast paced city life of Moscow. It consists of luscious green gardens and orchards which are ideal picnicking spots where tourists can unwind and where children can freely roam and play about. Children can go on...
One of the major recreational hotspots in Karachi, and a favorite hangout for couples. It contains a large "Safari" area, which contains animals like reindeer, camels, ostriches, llamas, and various species of mountain goats, that can be viewed from a distance in their artificially-made natural environments.It also contains large open spaces for walks, and children's attractions and swin...