Media Events: Atlantis Dubai
Dubai’s At It Again! November 20, 2008. Circle the date because you won’t see another night like this; at least until the next mega-million-dollar party. The folks behind the groundbreaking Palm Jumeirah island unveiled one of the biggest nights of the year to launch the flagship resort: Atlantis. The 1,559 room ocean-themed resort was home […]
MGS Chat: Emirates Airlines’ Nigel Page
Set to begin nonstop service to Los Angeles’s LAX Airport starting October 1 and San Francisco’s SFO on November 20, Emirates Airlines senior vice president of commercial operations of the Americas, Nigel Page, answered my three burning questions. MEDIA GUY: You offer gratis chauffeur service to and from the airport from 26 locations (including New […]
World Travels: Jordan and the Oud
The Sound of Music: Keeping the beloved oud alive and well Behind the counter of his Jordanian shop, its walls lined with musical instruments, Jerar Hallaby plays his favorite oud, calling to would-be customers as they stroll by. Everyone in Amman loves music, he says, but these days few can afford to buy an instrument. […]
World Travels: Beirut
LEBANON THROUGH THE EYE OF THE LENS The Watering Hole When I think of a watering hole, I don’t think of a bar— but rather a secluded and quiet place, with a little brook and a convenient tree to lean against. Of course, there is a peaceful and playful breeze gently blowing. It’s a retreat […]
WORLD TRAVELS: Arches of the Middle East
Dubai When medieval powers ventured across the Middle East and into India in the East and all the way to Spain and Morocco in the West, this vast empire began to assimilate architectural styles from many traditions. The archway architecture was to become the most obvious symbol of the region, serving as a gateway to […]
MGS Chat: Haifa Wehbe
Up close and confidential with Haifa Wehbe There’s Something about Haifa …Her energetic stage presence is magnetic, attracting enormous audiences. Her performances at Kartaba and Rayfoun in Lebanon drew over 20,000 amorous fans, while over 200,000 came to see her sing at the Muscat Festival earlier this year. The former Miss South Lebanon has millions […]
MGS Chat: Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem’s friendly, ‘crackling’ voice style has taken him to the top of his profession. The man, who once dreamed of being a baseball player but ended up as a radio sports announcer in high school, has since become an honored inductee to five halls of fame. Millions of fans from across the globe find […]
MGS Chat: Kerri Kasem
HOOKED ON LIFE She reflects the amazing qualities of women today: intelligence, talentde, confident, hard-working and beautiful. Kerri Kasem fits the bill. Here the rising entertainment personality opens up about her dreams, life missions, career and her iconic father Casey. You’ve seen her on E! Entertainment Television’s COMING ATTRACTIONS and post award show coverage and
