Saturday, June 19 - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) launched the Sharjah Summer Promotions 2010 today with various promotional and cultural events. The campaign is being held in collaboration with several government departments and will run till July 20.
The aim of the campaign is to kick start business activities at malls and traditional marketplaces and is being held simultaneously with other festivals across the country, including Dubai Summer Surprises.
Festivities include shopping rewards, promotions, entertainment and cultural and traditional events that foster an atmosphere of leisure and fun throughout the summer vacation season.
The heart of old Riyadh, this was the fortress stormed by King Abdul Aziz and his men in their daring conquest of Riyadh in 1902. It was completely renovated in 2008 and the historic mud brick structure now appears brand new, but the museum inside recreates the story of the raid and has some excellent photos of old Riyadh. It was originally built in the late 19th century and, as the Al-Musmak Fort...
Situated only some meters from where Bahrain’s first oil well was found in 1932 near Jebel Dukhan, (Mountain of Smoke), the Oil Museum was formally opened in 1992.It contains used drilling gear, underground rock samples, maps and information about the companies that initiated oil exploration in Bahrain which was the first country in the Arabian Gulf to find oil.Timings: Thurs and Fri: 9am-6pm A...
Awarded the ‘Best Attraction in Christchurch’ award, the Air Force Museum is a must visit for a tourist to the city. Larger than life airplane displays welcome you to the museum which has various exhibitions and halls for different kinds of displays. From fire fighter planes to the history of flight stimulation, this museum has a well rounded collection to impress visitors. Location: 45 Harv...
The Hong Kong Cultural Center is located on Salisbury Road in the South western tip of Tsimshatsui of Kowloon district. This is the center to visit for a variety of cultural experiences. The Hong Kong Philhamornic Orchestra is based out of the concert hall which can accommodate 2,019 people. This two tiered structure is done in oak and has incredible acoustics. It has an 8000 pipe organ which is A...