Qatar’s travel and tourism sector is poised for a major boost. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that the sector is expected to contribute QAR 90.8 billion to the country’s economy. This significant contribution highlights the growing importance of tourism in Qatar’s economic development. Strong Growth in Tourism Qatar has seen steady … Read more
For a more laid-back rail journey of Europe, we took our teenage sons on more sedate lines, stopping in Utrecht rather than Amsterdam and Baden-Baden rather than Berlin I realised we’d made the right decision while we were sipping beers in silence in a Ghent bar. Ghent was bustling but not congested, joyous but serene. … Read more
A lively town promenade, plates of mussels with chilled rosé, and bike rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret create delightful holidays on the Atlantic coast The Bay of Arcachon, situated on the southwest coast of France, is a place of happiness. It must be, as my family and I have been visiting it nearly … Read more
Pesaro’s allure is enhanced by its pizzas, aperitivos, and expansive sandy beach, adding to its unique charm as an Adriatic resort town I first learned of Pesaro when my former flatmate suggested I visit in the summer of 2018. At the time, I was working on a book, and Giulia believed her grandfather’s old flat, … Read more
Planned Network Rail works will push more people onto the roads for the bank holiday getaway, followed by rail strikes the week after The bank holiday getaway traffic congestion will mark the beginning of a challenging 10 days on the UK’s roads and railways, with rainy weather in early May compounded by engineering works and … Read more
Seven Moorish villages in southern Spain provide an ideal retreat, offering mountain air, refreshing springs, and ample reasons to celebrate On our first morning in Atalbéitar, I step into the kitchen to brew some coffee and momentarily question if the effects of last night’s celebration are lingering. Then, I realize it’s not me; it’s the … Read more
The US Justice Department is investigating whether a door blowout violated the 2021 agreement with Boeing following two fatal plane crashes The FAA has granted Boeing 90 days to devise a plan to rectify quality issues and comply with safety regulations for constructing new aircraft. This action comes as the Justice Department reportedly investigates whether … Read more
The Delhi farmers’ protest updates indicate a prohibition citing a “serious significant threat to public safety, security of property, and maintenance of peace and order in the region.” Live updates on Delhi Farmers’ ‘Dilli Chalo’ March: Over 200 farmer unions prepare for the march from Punjab. Delhi Police enforces Section 144 for a month, prohibiting … Read more
Narendra Modi praises contentious inauguration as the realization of a dream that many have cherished for years. Over thirty years following the destruction of a mosque by a mob of militant Hindu radicals in the town of Ayodhya, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now inaugurated the new Hindu temple erected at the site. For … Read more
Authorities will receive training in executing deportations, including managing individuals who resist physically. The Home Office has secured an aircraft hangar and plane fuselage to train security personnel in deportations, aligning with the UK government’s rising forced removals. Officials announced the capacity boost on Friday, confirming training expansion for handling deportations, including resistance. The Times … Read more
