Tag: QE2

• Tuesday, April 17th 2018 - 08:36 UTC

  First opening of the QE2 floating hotel in Dubai

  

  The UAE’s new floating hotel, Queen Elizabeth 2, will be opening its doors to the public soon, and ahead of the big day, some images have emerged of what the refurbished cruise ship will look like inside. The once world-renowned ocean liner that sailed the oceans for years, also known as QE2, has just gone through 2.7 million man-hours of transformation and is now permanently docked at Mina Rashid in Dubai.

• Wednesday, August 16th 2017 - 16:07 UTC

  Cunard celebrates Queen Elizabeth 50th anniversary with Mediterranean cruise

  

  Luxury cruise brand Cunard, is honoring the 50th anniversary of its longest serving ocean liner, QE2, with a special voyage onboard the luxury cruise liner Queen Elizabeth. The 50th anniversary of this much-loved ship will be remembered as Queen Elizabeth sets sail from Southampton on Friday 8 September for a 17-night voyage. Departing guests will enjoy Venice's iconic canals, mythical Mount Etna in Sicily and Corfu's leafy beauty.

• Thursday, April 7th 2011 - 08:53 UTC

  Fed minutes show members sharply divided on how to address rising prices

  

  Members of the US Federal Reserve are in sharp disagreement about how to address rising prices. The bank might need to tighten the reins on the economy before the end of the year to stave off inflation, said some members of the central bank's policy-setting body.

• Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 11:28 UTC

  New “Queen Elizabeth” calls into Gibraltar for her maiden Mediterranean cruise

  

  The new Cunard cruise ship ‘Queen Elizabeth’ called into Gibraltar for the first time on Friday. She is scheduled to become a frequent visitor to the Rock returning later this month with more port calls next year.