Sheraton Bahrain
Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa
Sheraton Hotel District ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 7/31/2002 6:00 PM New arrivals usually move directly into permanent housing. If housing is not ready for occupancy at the time of arrival, hotels used for newcomers include the Doha Marriott and the Sheraton. If necessary, reservations will be made by the post before the employee's arrival. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Taif, in the mountains, is only a 2-hour drive from Jeddah. Located 6,000 feet above sea level, its cooler climate offers welcome relief in summer. The King and his ministers maintain summer homes and offices there to escape the searing heat of Jeddah and Riyadh. An excellent paved road winds its way up the escarpment and provides a panorama of surrounding mountains. A weekend at the Sheraton or Intercontinental Hotel in Taif provides a pleasant change. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Although the above activities are interesting and diverting, they provide no relief from Kuwait’s climate. For this reason, Kuwait has been designated an R&R post. This means that most personnel will have their fares paid to and from London or New York once in a 2-year tour. Egypt has been a consistently favored vacation spot for Embassy personnel in recent years, but many apply their London round-trip R&R fare to trips elsewhere in the Mediterranean, the U.S., or Europe. Many U.S. Personnel take extended weekend trips to relatively closer locations, such as United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman. EntertainmentLast Updated: ... [Read More]
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The Sheraton, Meridien, and Ebla Cham Hotels all offer memberships, for a fee, to their pool and tennis complexes. All have resident trainers and coaches. The Sheraton’s compound has six hard-surface courts, a large pool, a children’s pool, and a children’s playground. The Meridien has four soft-surface (clay) courts, a large pool, and gardens. It is best for tennis players to bring balls, racket strings, and handle wraps, as they are very expensive when available. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, March 8
This happened on Saturday at a security site near the Palestine and Sheraton Hotel complex. The journalists' baggage alerted a bomb-sniffing dog. The journalists were segregated as per standard operating procedures. Tests produced negative results about three hours later and that's when they were allowed to proceed with their business. ... [Read More]
2002
May 8, 2002: A car bomb exploded next to a Pakistani Navy shuttle bus at the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi, killing 12 persons and wounding 19. Eleven of the dead and 11 of the wounded were French nationals employed in building submarines for Pakistan’s Navy. Al-Qaeda was suspected of the attack, although Pakistani authorities also suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed. ... [Read More]
November
1111--11/20/04 Remarks with Students Participating in the “Voices of the Future for APEC” Program ; Sheraton Hotel; Santiago, Chile ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: With Nov. 15 Agreement, Iraqis Can See Timetable for New Iraq
Press Round Table at the Sheraton Hotel ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Some but not all of the residential compounds have recreational facilities that include a swimming pool, tennis court, and/or fitness center. NSA has two swimming pools open to the Embassy’s American personnel. The BAPCO (Bahrain Petroleum Company) Club at Awali permits some foreigners in the business and diplomatic communities to hold memberships to use its beach, bowling, dining, and swimming facilities. All the major hotels in Bahrain (Ritz Carlton, Hilton, Sheraton, and Crown Plaza) offer memberships in their swimming pool, health club, and tennis facilities. Several private clubs (Al-Bandar and the Marina) offer membership to foreigners and have attractive, well-located facilities. Embassy personnel may also participate in an active tennis league, and the tennis court at NSA is open on a first-come, first-served basis to Government employees. There is a small indoor ice-skating rink open to the public. Horseback riding and riding lessons are available. ... [Read More]
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