Category Archives: Travel & Tourism

كازخستان… صناعة سياحية بامتياز

أستانا “كازاخستان” – تُصنف كازاخستان من بين أجمل الوجهات السياحية بفضل موقعها الجغرافي المتميز بين قارتي أوروبا وآسيا، حيث تقع في قلب أوراسيا، وهي تاسع أكبر مساحة في دول العالم، وتضم مجموعة كبيرة ومتنوعة من المناظر الطبيعية: من الصحاري والسهوب والسهول والغابات الكثيفة، إلى الجبال البيضاء والسواحل البحرية، وهناك 12 متنزهًا وطنيًا و 10 محميات طبيعية تحافظ على المواقع الثمينة حقًا ذات الطبيعة البكر تقريبًا، مما يجعل كازاخستان جذابة للسياحة البيئية، وفيما يلي أهم المواقع السياحية.

العاصمة أستانا، أصغر عاصمة في أوراسيا، وهي مدينة حديثة ضخمة أصبحت في أقصر وقت مركزًا لسياحة الأعمال ومكانًا للأحداث الدولية الكبرى مثل مؤتمر قادة الأديان العالمية والتقليدية، منظمة الأمن وقمة التعاون في أوروبا (OSCE)، ودورة الألعاب الشتوية الآسيوية السابعة (Asiada 2011)، وعملية أستانا بشأن السلام في سوريا، والمعرض الدولي المتخصص “EXPO-2017″، والعديد من المؤتمرات والفعاليات العالمية

ألماتي.. مدينة التفاح

وهناك أيضا مدينة ألماتي، ثاني أكبر المدن الكبرى في آسيا الوسطى والعاصمة الاقتصادية لكازاخستان، وعاصمتها السياسية السابقة، إنها مدينة بساتين التفاح ونوافيرها الجميلة، مغمورة بالخضرة وتجذب السياح بتنوعها المعماري.

وتتمتع الماتي بمجموعة كبيرة من الاماكن السياحية الرائعة التي تضمن للسياح الحصول على رحلة سياحية مميزة، وأبرز معالمها: بحيرة ألماتي، منتجع شيمبولاك للتزلج، مجمع ميدو للرياضات الجبلية العالية، كاتدرائية زينكوف، جبل كوك توبي، حديقة 28 بانفيلوفتسيف، متحف الدولة المركزي، حديقة إيل ألاتاو الوطنية، حديقة حيوان ألماتي.

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Kazakhstan… A tourism Industry Par Excellence

Astana  – Kazakhstan is ranked among the most beautiful tourist destinations because of its privileged geographical location between the continents of Europe and Asia.

It is located in the heart of Eurasia, and is the ninth largest country in the world, and includes a wide variety of landscapes: from deserts, steppes, plains and dense forests, to white mountains and sea coasts, and there are 12 national parks and 10 nature reserves that preserve truly precious sites of almost pristine nature, which makes Kazakhstan attractive for ecotourism, and here are the most important tourist sites.

The capital Astana, the smallest capital in Eurasia, is a huge modern city that has become in the shortest time a center of business tourism and a venue for major international events such as the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Summit, the 7th Asian Winter Games (Asiada 2011), the Astana Peace Process in Syria, the international specialized exhibition “EXPO-2017”, and more international conference and exhibitions.

Almaty… The City of Apples

There is also the city of Almaty, the second largest city in Central Asia and the economic capital of Kazakhstan, and its former political capital. It is a city of apple orchards and beautiful fountains, immersed in greenery and attracts tourists with its architectural diversity.

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Wego reveals the most popular summer destinations for Kuwaiti travelers

Kuwait, 22nd  August 2024, Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), reveals the most popular summer destinations for Kuwaiti travelers.

According to Wego’s data, this year, Kuwaiti travelers are most interested in summer flights to Egypt, India, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom.  

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Dhofar Khareef 2024 – An Unforgettable Tourist Season

Dhofar, Oman – 19 August 2024 – As the summer of 2024 approaches, Dhofar is poised to welcome visitors from around the world to experience the enchanting Khareef season. Known for its unique weather, stunning landscapes, and a rich array of recreational activities, Dhofar offers an unparalleled escape from the summer heat, providing a serene environment enriched with cool breezes, lush vistas, and cultural diversity.

Dhofar’s Khareef: In the Peak of Summer

From June 21 to September 21, Dhofar undergoes a magical transformation during the Khareef season, also known as ‘monsoon’. This period is marked by light rains, intermittent drizzle, and fog that blankets the mountain peaks, with fresh water flowing through springs and waterfalls. The mountains and plains turn a vibrant green, transforming Dhofar into a rare tourist gem with its cool, refreshing climate.

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Essential Pre-Travel Planning for a Safe and Healthy Summer

August 13, 2024—As the peak summer travel season is underway, International SOS, the world’s leading health and security services company, is urging organizations to prioritize the health and safety of their travelling employees. With summer travel reaching record highs, especially from the GCC and wider Middle Eastern regions, comprehensive pre-travel planning, and efficient risk mitigation strategies are becoming more essential to ensure a healthier and safer travel in the season.

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Summer’s warmer temperatures and the corresponding rise in outdoor activities around the globe are creating aheightened risk environment for health and safety. These risks are amplified for travellerswith unfamiliar destinations, where individuals may encounter food and waterborne illnesses, vector-borne diseases and excessive sun exposure.

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