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 […]
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From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.
Shoe Dessert: Abe-Netanyahu Dinner Gains Global Acclaim With ‘Offensive’ Dessert
Every nation has a creative spin on any one of its dishes, and celebrity chefs sometimes gain worldwide acclaim – or in this case infamy – when making quite the weird take on meals. Such was the case of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie at the residence of […]
Facebook Page Becomes New Bridge For Iraq, Israel
A new Facebook page organized and managed by the Israeli Foreign Ministry has garnered the most followers among all of the ministry’s pages in various languages. The page’s goal? Providing a Facebook page for Iraqi citizens – yes, as in Iraq that, for all intents and purposes, is still “formally” in a war with Israel. […]
Sheikh Zayed Hologram Stuns With ‘Realistic’ Rendition Of Popular Speech
The Middle East is home to a slate of massive technological and cultural wonders, with a rich history to date. This year the region, Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, has achieved another feat yet again: immortalizing a public figure. While humanity is still a long way to go to eternal life, a presentation from […]
Socotra: Beautiful Island, Strategic Piece Of A Power Struggle
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 […]
Is This ‘No’ To End Gender Segregation? Inside The Saudi Body’s ‘Retracted’ Call
Discrepancies towards reports on various political reforms in Saudi Arabia appears to have caught the eye of some concerned individuals, as it appears a Saudi body may have backtracked on some parts of the initiative, such as gender segregation in public spaces and ending store closures in prayer-time. The aforementioned “call” was elaborated by Okaz, […]
To Cargospeed: Dubai, Hyperloop One Collaboration Might Pave Way To Revolution
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, […]
Lebanon Holds First Parliament Elections After 9 Years – What’s New Now?
Lebanon will see 2018 with a lot of new changes, part of those including the first parliamentary elections for the first time in almost a ten (10) years. This is years after the parliament had to extend its term twice because of conflicts in Syria, and changes to Lebanon’s electoral laws. Changes to Lebanon’s electoral […]
Tutankhamun ‘Secret Chamber’ Is Not Real, Tomb Researchers Say
One of the most famous legends about the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun is that his tomb actually contains secret chambers – chambers that may contain wonders, secrets, and treasures that the tomb and his court did not want anyone to access. Or is there? Researchers suggest otherwise. The push to find answers was courtesy of Nicholas […]
Syria To Return Legion d’honneur: France Is US ‘Slave Country’
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 […]