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New Railway System Will Link GCC States
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCC) gave preliminary approval for development of a new railway system linking GCC states Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf said the final approval will depend upon on its feasibility. After announcing plans for the new railway system, Minister Al-Assaf signed contracts worth SR 2.39 billion for implementation of remaining phases of the North-South Railway project.
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Frederiksberg Swimming Baths
Copenhagen, Denmark
Recreation and relaxation is the main aim of every holiday. How else can you fulfill this purpose other than visiting the Frederiksberg Swimming Baths. It includes a large and small swimming pool, facilitated by springboards, Turkish baths and a solarium. Keeping in mind the health conscious tourists, a special fitness and aerobics centre is also available within the premises. Apart from such amen...
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
The founding of the British Museum can be traced back to one man. Sir Hans Sloane had a lucrative physician practice, serving three monarchs, and was a prodigious collector of rarities. When he died in 1753 at the ripe old age of 92, he left his collection to the British people (not wanting to see it broken up). The initial donation of 71,000 objects included 40,000 books, plant and ...
Mount Namsan Park
Seoul, South Korea
Mount Namsen located in the center of the city, is considered to be a symbol of Seoul. It rises nearly 300m above sea level and offers an excellent opportunity to get a bird's eye view of the city from the Observation Deck of the Seoul Tower situated at the top. It is an island playing host to nature in the middle of urban districts, with several wild animals living in the park. The mountain is fi...
Magnificent Mile
Chicago, United States
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago's answer to the Champs Elysees. This tower-lined stretch of Michigan Avenue runs from the Loop to the Gold Coast, Chicago's ritziest neighborhood. It is home to luxury retailers, upscale department stores, extravagant condos, and fine dining. Development began in the 1920s after the Michigan Avenue Bridge was constructed across the Chicago River. ...