ATLANTIS
Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy this summer. Starting from AED895 per night till Sept. 30, 2011, the summer rate also includes unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers, Aquaventure waterpark, preferential rates to swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Bay and complimentary daily shuttle service to various shopping malls. Slip and slide through the world of Aquaventure, with unlimited complimentary access to the region's largest water park as a hotel guest. Awarded 2010's Middle East's Leading Water Park by the World Travel Awards, this one-of-a-kind water park offers thrilling and awe-inspiring water rides and slides and non-stop splashing fun as the signature elements of the 17-hectare Aquaventure. With 18 million liters of fresh water used to power seven thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 km river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers, Aquaventure is described as the ultimate place for fun and excitement. Discover 65,000 unique marinelife in the mysterious underwater world of The Lost Chambers, which includes over 20 marine habitats. Hotel guests are privileged to learn and explore the Lost City of Atlantis with unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers. Guests travel through mazes of underground tunnels and passageways bringing them into close contact with the advanced inventions of the ancient Atlanteans. As guests enter The Lost Chambers, they are greeted with refreshing rosewater and welcomed with the warm scents of Arabic Oud.
BRITISH AIRWAYS
British Airways (BA) has launched a campaign promoting its competitive summer fares on flights from the Middle East to the UK, Europe, the United States and Canada. One of the world's largest international airlines, BA always aims at providing an attractive incentive for Middle Eastern travelers looking to take that well deserved holiday. With some of the best prices going at the moment, across all its cabins, British Airways customers will experience the airline's world-class products and services, all at great value for money. "Offering premium products and services at such great prices is our way of offering our valued customers the opportunity to visit destinations which otherwise would not be considered. Summer time is the best period for our customers to beat the heat and plan their holidays well in advance," said Paolo De Renzis, British Airways' regional commercial manager for the Middle East. "Just an example of the value customers get for the competitive price they pay is in our World Traveller Plus cabin. Our premium economy product offers a wider, ergonomically designed seat, with 7 inches of extra legroom in a dedicated private cabin. And they get 2 free checked bags at 23 kg each," added De Renzis. A full timetable of British Airways' GCC-London services is available online at ba.com - where the lowest fares are guaranteed - and customers can book, pay and check-in online for their flights.
ETIHAD
Etihad Airways has launched a new sales promotion for Saudi-based travelers in Riyadh and Dammam, offering return Coral Economy class air fares with up to 40 percent discount off regular fare prices in May, for travel to be completed by the end of the month. Esam Abdulhameed Al-Hammadi, Etihad Airways' GM in Saudi Arabia, said: "Last week, we were recognized as the Middle East's Leading Airline at the region's World Travel Awards, so we are very excited to offer these sale fares to complement the win, designed to help all our UAE-based customers choose their perfect holiday or short break during May." Etihad Airways won four titles at the annual World Travel Awards ceremony for the Middle East, held last week at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, including the coveted title as the Middle East's Leading Airline. The Abu Dhabi-based airline also received the Middle East's Leading Airline First Class award, Middle East's Leading Cabin Staff award and Middle East's Leading Airline In-flight Entertainment award. The destinations and fares applied in Dammam and included in the promotion are Bangkok from SR1,997, Kuala Lumpur from SR 1,941, Casablanca from SR2,173, Paris from SR2,347, Johannesburg and Cape Town from SR2,714, London from SR2,508 and Seoul from SR2,447. These prices are based on return Coral Economy class fares from Abu Dhabi, including applicable surcharges, taxes and fees. As for the destinations and fares applied in Riyadh and included in the promotion are Bangalore from SR1,395, Abu Dhabi and Dubai from SR1,594, Bangkok from SR2,091, Geneva from SR2,254, Paris from SR2,410, Munich from SR2,437, Frankfurt from SR2,462 and Brussels from SR2,527.
AVEC CORPORATION
AVEC Corporation has announced it has received a purchase order for 73 of its "Solar Sun Systems" Light Poles to be used as a pilot test plant for a border lighting and control demonstration. The purpose is to demonstrate how the Kingdom could effectively secure its border between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The gross value of the contract is $490,000. The border between Saudi Arabia and Yemen is 1,800 km and the pilot plant will have poles placed 30 meters apart, which is the optimum number for consistent level light and people identification. Each unit also has motion detectors, 6-day battery backup and with the new upgrades can communicate to a central command and control, without generators, fuel, noise or a central grid. AVEC CEO Samuel Higgins said: "Many governments are greatly concerned about border control and safety and wish to eliminate both smugglers and illegal immigration into their country and our system is the only turn key system available to solve both of those problems." AVEC Corporation is a global solutions provider that owns, develops, invests in and licenses revolutionary technologies including solar, wind and geothermal alternative energy systems. It also owns and licenses multi fuel internal combustion engines and electric power generator technologies that have unlimited potential in military, industrial and commercial applications. AVEC and its partners are positioned to become unrivalled leaders in international green energy markets with technologies that produce more efficient, cost effective, environmentally sensitive and versatile solutions for use in a wide variety of important applications around the world.
