Great Wheel Corporation Great Wheel Corporation Great Wheel Corporation was a company engaged in the development, building, financing, and operation of Ferris wheels, which they often termed "observation wheels" or "observation platforms". Great Wheel Corporation, registered in Singapore as GWC Holdings, was a consultant for the Singapore Flyer, the world's tallest Ferris wheel since it was completed in 2008. Florian Bollen was chairman of both Great Wheel Corporation and Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd. The Singapore Flyer went into receivership in May 2013. In 2009, Great Wheel Corporation merged with World Tourist Attractions to form Great City Attractions. World Tourist Attractions went into administration
Egypt at the 2008 Summer Olympics Egypt at the 2008 Summer Olympics Egypt competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, from 8 to 24 August 2008. Egypt have sent archers to the Olympics for the third time, seeking the nation's first Olympic medal in the sport. Amr Ghanem earned the country a qualifying spot in the men's competition by placing second in the 2008 African championship. Amira Mansour did the same in the women's competition. Egypt qualified three boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament. Yasser was the first to qualify, at the World Championships. The other two Egyptian boxers qualified