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Travelport GDS announced on Tuesday that it had signed an exclusive Galieo contract with Al Ghaith Al Moosa Travel Agency (ALTA). Travelport GDS is one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems. Travelport GDS operates both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms. Regarding the new contract, Abdul Kareem, General Manager for Alta said that Galileo is their preferred GDS because "In today's competitive landscape, it is crucial to address the increasing expectations of customers by delivering products and services that will earn their loyalty and retention"
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Jannatul Baqi
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Jannat-ul-Baqi is the burial ground of some of the closest companions of the Prophet (PBUH) including some of his wives and daughters. It is right next to the Masjid Al Nabawi and Muslim men should definitely visit the site and say a prayer for the deceased. Please note that the area is forbidden for women. ...
Ground Zero
New York, United States
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 left a gaping wound in downtown Manhattan that still remains to this day. The twin towers of the World Trade Center were the tallest buildings in New York City. Several new buildings are under construction on the site, including One World Trade Center. Construction was delayed over concerns about cost and security, but the tower is scheduled to be comple...
Old Windmill and Observatory
Brisbane, Australia
One of the oldest buildings in Brisbane, this windmill was originally unable to turn due to a design flaw (the sails were unable to turn as they were too heavy). A convict-powered treadmill was introduced before the mill was eventually abandoned. Today it stands as a meteorological observatory. Location: Southeast of Parkland Boulvard, on Wickham Tce ...
Arlington House
Washington DC, United States
Robert E Lee lived in this beautiful home set high on the hills overlooking the Potomac river. His home and part of his 1110 acre property were confiscated when his wife fled after he left to command the confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. After the war, the family sued the federal government for reimbursement and received it. A fine blending of the styles of the Greek...