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French investigating terrorist explosion in Saudi Dakar rally

French prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a terrorism investigation into an explosion that went off under a French vehicle involved in the Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia. The blast, which seriously injured one of the rally competitors, hit a support vehicle belonging to the French team Sodicars soon after it left its hotel […]

Moroccan king wants peace between Israel, Palestine

Morocco will push for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, King Mohammed VI said, almost a year after his country renewed ties with the Jewish state. "Morocco will continue its efforts, building on its position and its excellent relations with all sides and relevant international actors, to provide the appropriate conditions for a return to […]

Karakalpakstan one of the best tourist destinations of Uzbekistan

Locked in by deserts on all sides, the bleak land that makes up the western half of Uzbekistan is called Karakalpakstan. Formerly known as Khorezm, the area’s long history is dominated by the oasis towns along the life-giving Amu Darya. With the seat of power in Tashkent and the Amu Darya drained to irrigate cotton […]

Saudi eager to build industries in Oman

Saudi Arabia plans to establish an industrial zone in Oman, following joint discussions between the two Gulf states, Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Arabia will be developing, operating, and managing the industrial zone while setting up logistics routes to transport goods between the two countries. In a recent official visit to Saudi Arabia, an Omani […]

Saudi pumping more money into Diriyah Gate

Saudi Arabia is doubling down on its landmark Diriyah Gate project to build a leisure and cultural zone in the historic heart of Riyadh. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of the authority that runs the landmark project, told Arab News that his budget has been increased from $27 billion to $40 billion, and its scope increased significantly. […]

Andijan organizes grand "Youth Forum" festival

By Sher KarimovThe Youth Forum Andijan 2021 festival was held in Andijan on May 20-22. The purpose of the forum, organized by the regional administration, the regional department of the Agency for Youth Affairs and the regional council of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan, is to share Andijan experience in providing employment and training of […]

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan plan to increase transport corridor potential

Experts from both republics discussed measures to increase the potential of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China transport corridor. Transport Minister of Uzbekistan Ilhom Makhkamov met with the Minister of Transport, Architecture, Construction and Communications of Kyrgyzstan Gulmira Abdraliyeva. The aim of the meeting was a rational and effective use of the possibilities of the multimodal transport corridor Kashgar […]

Uzbekistan’s tourism potential presented in Athens

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Athens showcased the tourism potential of Uzbekistan this week. The event was organized jointly with the Greece – Uzbekistan Friendship Society and the Greco-Eurasian Alliance. Popular tour operators, representatives of official authorities, scientific, academic and business circles, the media and the public of Greece attended the event. By Sher […]

Strays find shelter at Dubai's legendary cat cafe

A haven for humans craving furry feline company, a cat cafe in Dubai also doubles as an adoption centre for some of the United Arab Emirates’ many strays. The Ailuromania Cat Cafe, which was the Middle East’s first cat cafe when it opened in 2015, hopes the relaxing properties of its 25 rescue and shelter […]

Sharjah gets its Moon Retreat eco-tourism resort

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, announced the addition of Moon Retreat to their eco-luxury tourism destinations, state news agency SPA reported. The retreat will open to guests during the first quarter of 2021 in the archaeological area of Mleiha. Moon Retreat will offer visitors stargazing activities as there is much less light pollution in […]

Fergana Valley tasty destinations for tourists

The Ferghana Valley (also transliterated as Fergana or Farghana) is historically the main Silk Road route between Kashgar and Samarkand. It is a relatively fertile, populous and prosperous area though much of the surrounding country is mountains, steppe or desert. Two rivers, the Naryn and the Kara Darya, flow into it from the east and […]

Bukhara - The Capital of Islamic Culture

Sacred Bukhara is one of the tourist gems of Uzbekistan. The historic city centre is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The age of the city exceeds 2500 years. Let us say one thing. You will lose out so, so much, if you do not visit Bukhara. Popular landmarks If you want to plunge […]

Honeymooners and Couples: check out Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh’s Swim-Up Suites

(ADVERTORIAL) A soothing view is the perfect romantic escape for any newly married couple. The cozy swim-up suites located in Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is uniquely designed to fit couples and especially honeymooners who are not seeking lavish digs. It's newlyweds' best choice for spending their honeymoon where they dwell in an unforgettable experience of […]

Saudi to set up underwater cultural centre

The Kingdom is to establish a new marine center to preserve underwater cultural heritage in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. The center is a natural development from Saudi Arabia’s awareness of its responsibility to protect all forms of heritage, Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan told a “virtual” meeting of his G20 […]

Uzbekistan: attention is paid to the tourism industry

Uzbekistan, long unknown to most Westerners, is already shaping the travel scene for 2020. This culturally rich and historically compelling country, along with the rest of central Asia, has been named the No. 1 travel region for the new year by travel website Lonely Planet due to its easy access and new visa-free travel ability. […]

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