Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launches the much-anticipated 8th Edition of the Bahrain Food Festival, a culinary extravaganza set to captivate palates from February 8th to 24th, 2024. This gastronomic celebration promises an unmatched fusion of flavors, creating an irresistible charm for both locals and tourists. In its 8th edition, the Bahrain Food Festival aims to elevate the culinary experience, offering a diverse range of delectable dishes that celebrate global flavors. Attendees can indulge in a gastronomic journey navigating continents, providing a unique opportunity to discover authentic dishes prepared by renowned chefs and culinary experts. From savory to sweet, traditional to contemporary, the festival boasts an impressive lineup of food vendors, ens...
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As part of the Ice Memory initiative, PSI researchers, with colleagues from the University of Fribourg and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice as well as the Institute of Polar Sciences of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), analysed ice cores drilled in 2018 and 2020 from the Corbassière glacier at Grand Combin in the canton of Valais. A comparison of the two sets of ice cores published in Nature Geoscience shows: Global warming has made at least this glacier unusable as a climate archive. Reliable information about the past climate and air pollution can no longer be obtained from the Corbassière glacier in the Grand Combin massif, because alpine glacier melting is progressing more rapidly than previously assumed. This sobering conclusion was reached by researchers led by Margit...
Read MoreLionel Messi officially names the first-of-its-kind vacation in Miami The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks —began its maiden voyage on Saturday as it left from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern. The ship, which is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics, was officially christened Tuesday with help from soccer legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates. Less than a week shy of Royal Caribbean International's 55th anniversary, the world's largest cruise line and world-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi – The Icon of Icon – officially debuted the all-new Icon of the Seas at a standout naming celebration in Miami. The fir...
Read MoreCrucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction. Researchers from the University of Bristol and Bristol Zoological Society have carried out a three-year study using imagery of giraffe from a variety of sources, including camera traps, to establish how many of the highly threatened mammals remain within the park. Their findings, which have been published in the African Journal of Ecology, present the first reliable estimate of giraffe population size for the region and will help conservationists monitor the threats they are facing. Camera trap image of Kordofan giraffe in Bénoué National Park, Cameroon. Photo credit: B...
Read MoreThe inaugural event featuring world-class lineup takes place at Expo City Dubai from January 26 to February 4 Sisters of the Desert projection show features works by Emirati Dhabia Jumaa Lamlah, Australian Rene Kulitja and South Africa’s Dr Esther Mahlangu Event partnered with Liter of Light to provide high-quality solar lighting to disadvantaged communities Close on the heels of Noor Riyadh light art festival in Saudi Arabia last month, another festival is going to light up the Middle East. Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai. The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati talent through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations, enlightening tal...
Read MorePreviously unknown colonies of emperor penguins have been spotted in new satellite imagery. Emperor penguins, considered “near threatened” with extinction, are the world’s largest penguins. They raise their chicks in Antarctic winter on patches of frozen sea ice. But if the ice breaks up before the chicks have fledged, most will die. At least some emperor penguins are moving their colonies as melting ice from climate change threatens breeding grounds, according to research released on Wednesday. One penguin colony near Halley Bay appears to have moved around 30 kilometers (19 miles) to the east, said Peter Fretwell, a researcher at the British Antarctic Survey. He said unstable conditions beginning in 2016 had made the old location perilous. “Emperor penguins have taken it...
Read MoreHotels are included in 50 Best Discovery, an in depth collection of city guides, for the first time since its inception, following the launch of The World's 50 Best Hotels in 2023 50 Best has announced the addition of more than 600 new venues to its 50 Best Discovery platform, showcasing an even greater range of venues globally than ever before. The new additions feature more than 260 restaurants, 120 bars and 240 hotels in 100+ new cities and towns. With this latest refresh, 50 Best Discovery now features 3, 2 00 hospitality establishments from across the world, each selected after receiving votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s world leading global and regional lists. A highly curated guide, 50 Best Discovery is the ultimate reference tool for discerni...
Read MoreElevating the experience for customers of Cathay Pacific and fellow oneworld member airlines Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld Alliance has unveiled its first-ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul. The new oneworld lounge opens as the world’s leading airline alliance prepares to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary later this year. For the launch of its first branded lounge, oneworld collaborated with global aviation ground services provider Swissport and the team behind its award-winning ASPIRE Airport Lounges. Situated in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, the spacious new oneworld lounge stretches across 555 square metres and features stylish seating in a contemporary new setting for up to 148 custom...
Read MoreLuxury ecotourism in Saudi Arabia takes a major step forward with Zardun
The latest announcement from the NEOM Board of Directors, Zardun has been designed as a restorative nature and wildlife retreat for discerning guests Luxury ecotourism in Saudi Arabia has taken a major step forward with the announcement of Zardun, an exclusive sanctuary resort developed by NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom. Announced by the NEOM Board of Directors, Zardun has been designed to seamlessly blend contemporary luxury with nature. The unique destination is the latest in a series of coastal assets that form part of the ongoing development taking place across the NEOM region. Overlooking the crystalline waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, Zardun is a nature-based resort that will host four ultra-luxury signature buildings, all of wh...
Read MoreMövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island has forged a strategic alliance with BRANDit, a trusted leader in destination and hospitality representation, as the Marketing & PR agency in India. This partnership aims to introduce luxury travellers, adventure seekers and honeymooners to unique experiences that the resort has to offer. Nestled in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island boasts a diverse range of activities, world-class amenities and signature dining options. The resort also offers a perfect backdrop for lavish weddings, thanks to its beachfront location overlooking the Arabian Gulf and multiple venues. “Recognising India as a robust hub for outbound travel, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is strategically positioned to meet the discerning preferen...
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