April 7- The Higher Authority for the Development of Hail has announced the setting up of an ecotourism park, Musama Park in the Middle East, said Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saad, Deputy Governor of Hail. The project, he added, will promote desert tourism in Saudi Arabia and lure tourists.
The park will be situated 160km west of Hail City, it was decided in a meeting chaired by Hail Governor Prince Saud bin Abdul Mohsen. The meeting was attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman, Chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and Prince Abdul Aziz, together with a number of SCTA officials.
Khalidiya Public Garden has recently been overhauled and now comprises of a minute faction of the Abu Dhabi Co-operative. The Khalidiya Children’s Garden is "ladies only". They are both very well-liked when it comes to evening and weekend picnics, chiefly during the winter season. Address: Baubybag Street, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 366155 &nbs...
Less known and overshadowed by the Badshahi Mosque, the Wazir Khan Mosque is probably all the more beautiful for its subtlety. This striking mosque was built in the 1630s by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan. The Mughals were the patrons of the arts and the exquisite tiling on the floors, walls and ceiling of the mosque, is testament to this. The mosque is named after a court physician turned governor...
This green lung of the bustling city of Beirut is a popular place among the residents. Children have a good time playing here. Bikes are available for hire and kids can also skate on the paved tracks. Numerous vendors roam around selling drinks and snacks. This garden is also popular with walkers, joggers and elderly citizens who enjoy the shade of the trees, some of which are hundreds of year...
This temple is the largest in Greece and was once referred to as the 'Mother of all temples'. Construction began in the 6 th century B.C. and was completed in 131 A.D, about 700 years later by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Zeus’ statue made of gold and ivory is located here. The temple is about 56 feet high and its columns are made of Pentelic marble. Located near by is Hadrian’s Arch anot...