TAIPEI: Dubbed the ‘Bikini hiker’, Gigi Wu gained popularity for scaling mountain while scantily clad. The 36-year-old ascended many of Taiwan’s tallest summits and she attracted a legion of followers on social media with her saucy snaps. Ms. Gigi Wu clearly had a great passion and skill for climbing. Gigi Wu has been found frozen to death on the side of a mountain in Taiwan after suffering a bad fall during her latest challenge. Wu spent nearly 130 days climbing last year but all that experience couldn’t help her when she ran into trouble while hiking in Taiwan’s Yushan National…
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VIENNA: In year 2018, a total of 268 tourists & adventurists died on Austria’s mountains, 22 fewer than the deaths registered in the previous year, the Austrian Authority for Alpine Safety has revealed. This figure is also significantly lower than the long-term yearly average of 292 deaths, the officials said. In addition, 7,230 people were injured on mountains last year, down 777 from the year prior, the Authority said. “This development is pleasing, but also shows how important preventative efforts are in mountain sports ,” President of the authority Karl Gabl said. Gabl noted that men feature far more prominently…
RIYADH: In a major move, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has dismissed the President of General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the kingdom’s national aviation body, said a report. According to the state-run Saudi Press Agency, King Salman issued a royal order relieving Abdulhakim bin Mohammed bin Suleiman Al Tamimi from the GACA chief’s post. “Pertinent authorities” had been instructed to implement the royal order, the report said. Reasons for Al-Tamimi’s removal were not stated. Al-Tamimi was appointed to his position to GACA in June 2017, it added.
Pakistan is a place which is known as a legendary country among travel lovers. Firmly on the old Silk Road, traders have been going through Pakistan’s unbelievable inside for quite a long time; the Karakoram Highway (KKH) is one of the world’s most prominent roads. Unfortunately, Pakistan is additionally the stuff of negative news features, facing unpredictable neighbours (Afghanistan, Iran) and psychological militant overspill. You have to do your exploration before making a trip to Pakistan, however in the event that you visit you’ll be compensated with an unbelievably warm welcome, dazzling landscape, the Himalaya, Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush…
PESHAWAR: Over 50 persons, including men, women and children visited the historic Buddhist complex and relics in Takht Bhai in Mardan district on Sunday. The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) had arranged the tour for the families to promote tourism in the province. The families left for Takht Bhai from Peshawar Museum early in the day to visit the historic Buddhist complex and relics. Tourist Information Centres (TICs) General Manager Muhammad Ali Syed led the families to the Buddhist Complex where Archaeology Conservator Amir Umar gave a detailed briefing on the conservation of archaeological sites and Buddhism worship places. They…
MUSCAT: National carrier Oman Air has received level 3 New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification; the highest certification awarded by International Air Transport Association (IATA). NDC is a travel industry-supported programme that facilitates communications between airlines and travel agents. It is intended to create a new distribution standard for the airline industry and enables merchandising, personalisation, and other innovations. Oman Air achieving level 3 certification demonstrates the airline’s commitment and ability to execute full offer and order management. Commenting on the announcement, Engineer Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said: “It is great news that Oman Air has…
MANAMA: Bahrain national carrier Gulf Air successfully conducted an emergency response exercise at the airline’s headquarters last week as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the required preparedness level to handle any emergency in a timely, effective and responsible manner. The planned emergency response exercise provided refresher training to Gulf Air’s Emergency Response Team to prepare them in the event of an actual emergency situation. The exercise aimed to assess the adequacy of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency and to provide key departments with a valuable opportunity to learn and improve their emergency preparedness level.…
KARACHI: Al-Bustan restaurant is known for offering best buffet meals throughout the day. Now you can satisfy your Sushi cravings through the stimulating range of this exquisite dish offered in a lavish buffet each Sunday at the all-day dining restaurant, Al-Bustan. An exclusive brunch menu has been prepared by the competent Food & Beverages team under the leadership of Executive Chef, Imran Ali. The menu features popular food items that are loved and enjoyed by the guests. The cooking methods are diverse, including top signature dishes from various cuisines to provide extensive choices and flavors. In the menu you will…
The first full assessment of risks to the world’s coffee plants shows that 60% of 124 known species are on the edge of extinction. More than 100 types of coffee tree grow naturally in forests, including two used for the coffee we drink. Scientists say the figure is “worrying”, as wild coffee is critical for sustaining the global coffee crop. About one in five of the world’s plants is threatened with extinction. “If it wasn’t for wild species we wouldn’t have as much coffee to drink in the world today,” said Dr Aaron Davis of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.…
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to welcome passengers on board with the Qaseeda Burda Sharif playing in the background, instead of soft music. A rendition of the Qaseeda Burda Sharif, a popular Islamic hymn, will be played while passengers board PIA airplanes for all domestic and international flights, PIA spokesperson Mashood Tajwar told on Wednesday, The hymn will also be played during taxiing — but only on flights heading to the Saudi cities of Jeddah and Madina. The PIA spokesperson denied reports that the national flag-carrier had banned all sorts of music on its flights, saying passengers…