April 29 - Afghanistan’s national airline, Safi Airways, is hoping to double the number of destinations this year, said Claus Fischer, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer. The expansion plans will be revealed in the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated to be held from May 4 to May 7. The airline is the first of its kind in Afghanistan to operate according to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards along with that of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
The airline began operations in November 2007 and hit ticket sales of 400 per cent in 2009. The airline currently operates to four destinations.
Address: north corner of al-Tahreer Square Timings: 8am to 5pm Located near al-Mutawakkil Mosque, inside the former abode of a revered religious scholar, this museum focuses more on the culture rather than the history of the region. You will find costumes, accessories, domestic décor, jewelry, items of everyday use, and quite a number of other displays that provide a delightful insight int...
Barri Gottic (or The Gothic Quarter) is Barcelona's old town. The area is home to winding streets, hidden squares and gothic old buildings. Tourists can visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and the Picasso Museum within the Barri Gottic compound. Visitors will enjoy the trip back in time to old Barcelona. ...
The Kuwait towers stand as the unofficial symbol of Kuwait. The taller of the two towers stands at 187 meters high and serves as a restaurant and water storage tower as well as a viewing spot. It is designed as a sphere which rotates a full turn every 30 minutes. The second tower stands at 145.8 meters and is simply used as a water storage facility. There also exists third tower which is used as a...
This museum was established in the memory of Shakir Ali, an art professor who taught at the prestigious National College of Art. Apart from his personal belongings which are on display, his paintings and drawings are also showcased in a gallery. In addition to his work, the art of other contemporary artists are also on display. A research library containing a wide collection of art books is locate...