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State of Kuwait (Arabic: الكويت ) is a small constitutional monarchy
on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed by Saudi Arabia to the
south and Iraq to the north and west. The name is a diminutive of an
Arabic word meaning "fortress built near water."
Kuwait consists mostly of desert and
little difference in altitude. It has nine islands, the largest one
being Bubiyan, which is linked to the mainland by a concrete bridge.
(Following Kuwait's liberation in 1991, the island was converted to
a military base from which civilians are barred.) The islands are
Auhah Island, Bubiyan Island, Failaka Island, Kubbar Island, Miskan
Island Qaruh Island, Umm al Maradim Island, Umm an Namil Island and
Warbah Island.
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Kuwait City (Arabic: مدينة الكويت,
transliteration: Madīnat al-Kūwait), is the capital city of Kuwait. It has an
estimated population of 32,500 (2005 estimate) within city limits and 2.38
million in the metropolitan area. Located at the heart of the country on the
shore of the Persian Gulf, and containing Kuwait's parliament (Majlis Al-Umma),
most governmental offices, the headquarters of most Kuwaiti corporations and
banks, it is the indisputable political, cultural and economical center of the
emirate. Kuwait City's trade and transportation needs are served by Kuwait
International Airport, Mina Al-Shuwaik (Shuwaik Port) and Mina al-Ahmadi (Ahmadi
Port) 50 kilometers to the south, on the Persian Gulf coast. Kuwait City is
located at 29°22'11" North, 47°58'42" East (29.369722, 47.978333)
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Terror threats Burj al Arab and Palm Jumeirah - Is the Dubai UK Terror Alert Media Hype?
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There’s been quite a lot of coverage as well as rhetoric in the British media of late, regaring Dubai and a possible terror threat, posed to the Palm Jumeirah and the Burj al Arab hotel. Some snippets from various media reports:
From The Telegraph:
Expats – who make up perhaps as much as 90 per cent of [...]
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UAE Hurricane Hoax - Hurricane coming from the Indian Ocean hit the island within the Arabic Tuesday evening
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Please be warned! There is a hoax / false email being circulated warning of a Hurricane and possible thunderstorms this weekend in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and most parts of the UAE. Do not take it seriously!!! IT IS A HOAX. Please check weather.com or any popular site for the actual weather forecast and avoid circulating [...]
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Westin Dubai ATM party draws over 2,000 - Bash declared ‘hottest’ party of the year in Dubai
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Westin ATM party draws over 2,000: Pre-ATM bash declared ‘hottest’ party of the year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2008 – It was Open House at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina last night as the five-star resort flung open its doors to welcome in the world’s travel industry and give them [...]
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Disney’s High School Musical - Auditions - Dubai
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The West End Stage Experience – Live the Dream…
Popular Productions Ltd & West End Stage Experience are seeking talented actors, singers and dancers aged between 10 and 23 to audition to be part of one of the most exciting and successful musicals of recent years – Disney’s High School Musical.
The West End Stage Experience is [...]
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The Westin Dubai opens, supported by over 500 Dubai Taxi Drivers!
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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina showed the Dubai Taxi Drivers the Westin difference, when they invited them to experience a breakfast- to- go compliments of The Westin. Over 500 taxi drivers showed their support ahead of the opening and were met by key management staff of The Westin and handed a [...]
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