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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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National Museum
Maldives, Maldives
Visiting Maldives, one of the most exciting tourist attractions is the National Museum. An old palace building in the Sultan Park has been converted to house the museum. A large collection of historical objects are on exibit at the museum that portrays the rich past and cultural legacy of Maldives. The museum has on display numerous objects belonging to the Sultans. The vast collection compr...
Masjid Juma
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Masjid Juma was constructed on the place where the first Juma was performed by the Muslims in congregation. It remains closed for the entire week except for Fridays. So if your stay in Madinah extends to a Friday then definitely go out there and make your own luck. ...
The Soho
Hong Kong, China
The Soho is located in Mid levels at the border of Sheung Wan, in Central district. This is an entertainment zone. It has many bars, nightclubs, restaurants in both the Elgin and Staunton Streets. There are also art galleries and stores with traditional antiques. There are many commercial buildings with residents on the higher floors. It has a blend of the modern with age old traditions in i...
Al-Tahrir Square
Sanaa, Yemen
The main public piazza of the city, this square acts as an intersection between two of Sana'a’s major urban districts. It is consequently lined with eateries and shopping outlets, features a mesmerizing fountain in the center, and is a popular hangout space for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, the square also acts as the city’s cultural center – it contains 3 major museums ...