Emirates Chooses Boeing Jets

Emirates Air has ordered 50 more 777 airliners from Boeing for a record 18 billion dollars.The deal includes an option for 20 more 777s,which would bring the total cost up to 26 billion.At the same time,Oman has ordered six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Jeff Johnson,President of Boeing Middle East,says Emirates Air aims for global aviation domination.We're sold out for years to come.They want the technology.The Middle East sets the standard for wanting this technology.
The Middle East also hungers for military aircraft.There are big air bases in Qatar,Kuwait and Bahrain.These countries want interoperability with the U.S. military.A 60 billion dollar U.S. arms deal with Saudi Arabia is influenced by the fear of Iran,Mr.Johnson noted.
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European Tour Ends In Dubai

The Dubai World Championship ended the golf year for the European Tour this past weekend.Only the heat reminded one it was a desert location.The Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth course has no sand to speak of-just the ordinary bunker sand.The rest of the course is grass,trees and wood chips,with a lake to cool things off visually.
Ironically,the golfer from the coldest country,Robert Karlsson of Sweden,did the best in Dubai,winning the tournament in a second playoff with England's Ian Poulter.Poulter faltered when his first shot landed in the wood chips.After a lackluster second shot,he then made an error when he dropped his ball on top of its marker,incurring a one-shot penalty.
It was Karlsson's 11th career victory and Sweden's 6th win of the season.Overall winner of the Race to Dubai,as the European Tour is also known,was Germany's Martin Kaymer.Karlsson was awarded a golden scepter for a trophy.
Sponsors of the tournament included DP World,Emirates Air and Rolex.
Jumeirah Golf Estates has an oasis ambiance,with grass and trees throughout the luxury development.There are four golf courses.