2018 is shaping up to be a good year for Turkey and its tourism, especially now that numbers appear to point towards at least three (3) million Brits expected to arrive in the country for various reasons. It’s also pegged to reach “record numbers,” which can provide a great boost for the country’s economy. This […]
Anyone who has been to the Socotra Archipelago will appreciate its beauty and splendor, especially now after being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2008. The islands, located just off Somalia’s coast, boasts exotic trees, white sandy beaches, and a unique habitat – quite an experience to imagine for anyone wanting a refreshing […]
If all goes according to plan, perhaps a new system to revolutionize delivery may just be on the horizon – and Dubai will be at the forefront. This is courtesy of collaborative plans between Emirates-based DP World and US-based Virgin Hyperloop one, all of which may take the world by storm. Enter Cargospeed. DP World, […]
Tensions are abound between Syria and France when the former had just returned the Legion d’honneur it had received from France. The move also came just days from French president Emmanuel Marcon’s move to withdraw honor from his Syrian counterpart. This move was courtesy of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad who returned the award upon receiving […]
If a recent archaeological find is correct, then perhaps the mysterious mummy that was recently discovered in Iran may in fact belong to the father of the last Shah, Reza Shah Pahlavi. This is courtesy of an accidental discovery of construction workers at a demolished shrine dedicated to Abdol Azim along Rey, by the southern […]
Iran president Hassan Rouhani has condemned the recent court decision to block Telegram, the country’s most popular messaging app. He said the decision that led to this blocking is not backed by the administration – a statement that may surely be the source of some conflict between Rouhani and the judiciary. According to Al-Jazeera, this […]
During the World Wars, we had the Arms Race; and in the Cold War, we had the Space Race; now, it appears it’s time for another “race,” and this time it’s between Saudi Arabia and Dubai. The competition? The World’s Tallest Tower, and it’s a race against time. The goal is to pierce the skies […]
If you’re getting tired of Disneyland but can’t wait until 2022, then perhaps you should set your eyes on the “Disneyland competitor” project in Saudi Arabia, as was just launched a few days ago courtesy of King Salman. The “competitor” is pegged to be an “entertainment city” near the region of Riyadh, and is part […]
If you’re an art enthusiast, you’ve most likely heard about the popular Louvre – though you may be thinking of the famous structure in France. There will be a new Louvre, one in the United Arab Emirates, which will open its doors to the rest of the world this Saturday, May 5, a little after […]
If you hear anything “official” about weather in Egypt that isn’t from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), then you’re likely hearing a “fake” weather report. This is also because the EMA is out to draft a law to ban forecasts like these that are unauthorized by the weather authority. A television interview with Ahmed Abdel-Al, […]