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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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Abai’s Theater
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: 110 Kabanbai Batyr Street, corner of Panfilov Street, Almaty Phone: +7(727) 272 7934 +7(727) 2722042 Timings: shows are held several times during the week, depending on the season. Call in advance to find out the show timings, or visit to view the complete schedule on display Tickets: depends on nature and duration of performance. Generally inexpensive The National Stat...
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is the home for impressive collections of 17th century Dutch, 18th and 19th century British and European, 19th and 20th century South African art, as well as a print cabinet of works from the 15th century to the present time. Address: King George Street (off Klein Street), Joubert Park Telephone: +27 (0)11 725 3130 Website: www.joburg.org.za/whatson/fine...
Corniche
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Red sea Corniche offers a spectacular view of the sea, lined with the shopping street you can get good bargain of gold at the Gold souk, in the Tahliya. You can also witness the breathtaking King Fahd Fountain which throws colored water up in the air. It is recommended to see this at night as the view is spectacular at that time. ...
What to do with Children in Tow
Barcelona, Spain
Tibidabo Funfair "The Magic Mountain" A superb funfair with several rides, it is an absolute gem for kids and is a great place to have some quality family time. Address: On Tibidabo Mountain Admission: Adults 15Euro, children under 110cms in height, 4Euro. Prices allow unlimited use of the attractions and rides. Open: weekends and fiestas only until June, then daily in July and August....