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25/07/2024

In an exclusive interview with TRENDS Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon, revealed how Oregon plans to expand its reach beyond traditional markets. They're interested in attracting high net-worth individuals from the Middle East who enjoy experiences like luxury spas and world-class golf courses.
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02/07/2024

The shocking reason why top celebrities like Selena Gomez and Kim Kardashian are losing followers! Find out how 's crisis sparked .
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03/06/2024

In an exclusive interview with TRENDS, Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport, Alberta, Canada, says: "in 2019, our visitor spending totaled slightly more than $10 billion, and by 2022, we saw those numbers return to or even exceed pre-pandemic levels. This indicates the effectiveness of our tourism revival strategy in Alberta."
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13/05/2024

Our main message is that Alberta is here to be explored beyond its renowned destinations like Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise, says the tourism minister.
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10/05/2024

Embark on a virtual adventure through Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and vibrant culture! From historic landmarks to futuristic projects, discover the Kingdom's journey to becoming a top global destination, welcoming over 100 million tourists in 2024. Ready to be inspired? Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/tZaOic87Khs

09/04/2024

In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric vehicle as a staff car.

In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric vehicle as a staff car.

08/04/2024

Six months of bloodshed: the Gaza war in numbers
At least 33,175 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory in Israel’s campaign of retaliation for the October 7 attack.

The bloodiest-ever war in Gaza that broke out exactly six months ago has taken an appalling human toll. At least 33,175 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory in Israel’s campaign of retaliation for the October 7 attack, according to Hamas-run Gaza’s health ministry. The u...

08/04/2024

FAO forecast for world cereal production in 2023/24 to 2.841 billion tons, reflecting expectations of greater outputs of maize, rice and wheat.

Rome, Italy — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, raising its forecast for world cereal production in 2023/24 to 2.841 billion tons, reflecting expectations of greater outputs of maize, rice and wheat. Global cereal u...

08/04/2024

In a sign of the importance of the issue, the cases have all been treated as priority by the Grand Chamber of the ECHR.

STRASBOURG, FRANCE – Europe’s top rights court will on Tuesday issue unprecedented verdicts in three separate cases on the responsibility of states in the face of global warming, rulings that could force governments to adopt more ambitious climate policies. The European Court of Human Rights, pa...

08/04/2024

Negotiators were expected in Cairo over the weekend for a renewed push to strike a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal.

"The demands ... are complete ceasefire, withdrawal of the occupation forces from Gaza, the return of the displaced to their residential areas, freedom of movement of the people, offering them aid, shelter, and a serious hostage exchange deal," Hamas said. Its insistence came as US President Joe Bid...

08/04/2024

Tehran has vowed to avenge Monday's air strike on the Syrian capital it blamed on its arch-enemy Israel, which has not commented.

Tehran, Iran – Iran on Saturday again threatened retaliation for the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards in a strike on Damascus, with the army chief saying his country’s enemies will “regret” the killings. Tehran has vowed to avenge Monday’s air strike on the Syrian capital it blamed on...

07/04/2024

Rallies were also held in other cities, with Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid taking part in one in Kfar Saba ahead of his departure for talks in Washington

Organizers said about 100,000 people converged at a Tel Aviv crossroads renamed "Democracy Square" since mass protests against controversial judicial reforms last year. Chanting "elections now", protesters called for his resignation as the war in Gaza enters its seventh month on Sunday, AFP correspo...

07/04/2024

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths called for a "collective determination that there be a reckoning for this betrayal of humanity".

United Nations – Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza has escalated into a “betrayal of humanity”, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief said on Saturday. In a statement on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the war, Martin Griffiths, the outgoing under-secretary-general for humanitari...

07/04/2024

They called for expanding outreach to foreign markets, fostering collaboration between the government and the industrial sector.

AMMAN, JORDAN – Jordanian industrialists have emphasized the imperative of strategic planning to bolster export diversification, underlining key measures such as facilitating connectivity to global supply chains through e-commerce, and ramping up promotion and marketing efforts for domestic produc...

07/04/2024

The company said it will no longer remove manipulated images and audio that don't otherwise break its rules.

It seeks to reassure users over the risks of deepfakes.

07/04/2024

Tesla models with Full Self-Driving "will be superhuman to such a degree that it will seem strange in the future that humans drove cars," Elon Musk wrote in his post on X.

Its shares rose more than three percent in after-market trades.

07/04/2024

Israeli strikes targeted two areas in the Bekaa Valley, Janta and Sifri, the source told AFP in the Baalbek region in Lebanon's east.

Israel and Hizbollah have exchanged near-daily cross-border fire since the Palestinian group Hamas carried out an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, triggering the war in Gaza. Hizbollah targets Israeli positions close to the border, while Israel retaliates with raids that go deep...

07/04/2024

In an exchange with Israeli media, Trump warned that videos "of bombs being dropped into buildings in Gaza" offer "a very bad picture for the world."

At the start of Israel's war with Hamas in October, Donald Trump loudly presented himself as the key US ally's ultimate champion. But six months and more than 33,000 deaths in Gaza later, he has become increasingly vague on the intensity of that support. Trump has halfheartedly commented on the issu...

07/04/2024

Given the readiness of Iran’s Abadan and Khorramshahr ports for the transportation of passengers to the destination of Wasliya and Basra ports in Iraq.

TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an official at Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said. The chief executive of the organization noted that an expert-level meeting was held by the Iraqi side with a focus on...

07/04/2024

Sunak said the children of Gaza needed a "humanitarian pause immediately, leading to a long-term sustainable ceasefire".

The British government on Friday called for "utmost transparency" and a "wholly independent review" into the killing of seven aid workers in the Gaza Strip. The deaths have also heaped pressure on the UK government to suspend arms export licenses to Israel.

07/04/2024

Upon arrival at Istanbul, the flight was greeted with a water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony.

CAIRO, Egypt – Air Arabia Egypt on Sunday commenced its first non-stop flight from Cairo International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey. Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, the flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute and a we...

07/04/2024

Syria's war, which escalated into a deadly conflict that pulled in gunmen and foreign armies, has killed more than 507,000 people.

Damascus, Syria – Seven children were killed in southern Syria’s Daraa province on Saturday when an “explosive device” detonated, state media reported. “Seven children” were killed “and two other people were injured, one of them a woman, when an explosive device planted by terrorists.....

07/04/2024

Over 722,000 were international visitors to various events, showcasing an unparalleled 60 percent growth rate year-on-year.

DUBAI, UAE – Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)  Mahir Julfar said that the DWTC’s performance in 2023 was outstanding, welcoming 2.47 million participants – a 25 percent surge in visitor numbers compared to 2022. ‘’This achievement was propelled by the successful s...

07/04/2024

Driven by its strategic location, cultural heritage, and government incentives, 's real estate market remains a focal point for the region amid economic fluctuations.

Driven by its strategic location, cultural heritage, and government incentives, Türkiye's real estate market remains a focal point for regional investors amid economic fluctuations.

07/04/2024

’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines increased operating profits almost 24 percent year-on-year in 2023, the company said in a statement.

In December, the airline ordered 230 Airbus planes.

07/04/2024

Apple engineers are working on making personal robots, a report said, just weeks after the -maker abandoned its efforts to develop an electric car.

It is working on a robot that may be helpful to people.

07/04/2024

President Joe Biden asked Egyptian and Qatari leaders for help in getting to agree to a deal with , an American official said, ahead of negotiations in Cairo.

US, Egypt and Qatar have been engaged in weeks of behind-the-scenes talks in a bid to secure a temporary truce in the Gaza Strip. Biden, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, "made clear that everything must be done to secure the release of hostages, including America...

07/04/2024

teams up with Dustour Marine Wooden Boats to launch a cutting-edge coastal project, Al Jaddaf, to fuel urban, social, and economic growth.

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is collaborating with Dustour Marine Wooden Boats Trading Establishment to establish a new state-of-the-art project to support the Emirate’s coastal development in line with urban, social, recreational and economic expansion plans. The Musataha...