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Jul06

Manama, Bahrain

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Bahrain is an archipelago of 36 islands off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. The interesting point is the combination of traditional and historical sites of the Arab world, with towering modern constructions. Manama – the Bahrain’s capital comprises modern restaurants, nightlife living side by side and luxurious shopping opportunities.
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Jun01

Qatar Info

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Qatar is a small, thumb shaped peninsula some 11, 437 square km in size, located into the Persian Gulf from the east side of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia is to the west and the United Arab Emirates to the south. Qatar is a dynamic, modernizing, rapidly developing country, its area may be very small, but the independent emirate is exceedingly wealthy, with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, thanks to its oil and gas resources. The official language is Arabic but English is widely spoken and understood.


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Nov07

Restoration in Yemen

The Republic of Yemen is a Middle Eastern country located on the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia. The borders are Saudi Arabia to the North, the Red Sea to the West, the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden to the South, and Oman to the East. The population of the country is 20 million people.
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Oct13

Al Faisaliah Complex Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al Faisaliah Complex is a urban development, the 240, 000 square metres. The building is centred around Saudi Arabia’s first skyscraper-267 metre high office tower, alongside a five star hotel, a banqueting and conference center, luxury apartments and three-story retail mall.
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May15

Recreation Park – diversion for little and big

Riyadh_city Riyadh looks like any other cosmopolitan city with its neon lights and skyscraper skyline, but nightlife here goes as far as your neighborhood coffee shop or a visit to your favorite restaurant. The dress code dictates that women regardless of nationality have to wear the abaya, and men must wear long sleeves. There are a number of recreational parks in the city. Riyadh, which means “the gardens” in Arabic, is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located in the Central Province. In an advantageous location in the Hanifa valley, the city and surroundings are very green and boast many parks. Summers bring extreme heat and dryness, followed by mild winters and cool nights with occasional rain.


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Mar01

Why not vacation in Bahrain?

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Bahrain, a group of 33 islands, with an area of 707 square kilometres, is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East with over two million tourists a year.The capital, Manama, on the main island, boasts excellent hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, an intriguing souq (bazaar) and all the other facilities visitors need for a great holiday.
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Nov30

Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad

mecca-r.jpgmecca_location.jpg The most sacred place in Islam is the Ka’ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka’ba is a mosque (built by Abraham according to Muslim tradition) built around a black stone. The Prophet Muhammad designated Mecca as the holy city of Islam and the direction in which all Muslims should offer their prayers.

Mecca is a holy city, and non-Muslims are not permitted to enter it. But for Muslims the pilgrimage to Mecca, or the hajj, is one of the basic tenets of the religion. Each year, over 1,000,000 people visit during the month of pilgrimage. The core of Mecca, including the commercial district, surrounds the al-Haram or Great Mosque, which can hold 300,000 people. Inside the mosque, the Kaaba (a shrine enclosing a sacred Black Stone) and the well of Zamzam are located. They are the focus of the pilgrimage.
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