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New Railway System Will Link GCC States
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCC) gave preliminary approval for development of a new railway system linking GCC states Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf said the final approval will depend upon on its feasibility. After announcing plans for the new railway system, Minister Al-Assaf signed contracts worth SR 2.39 billion for implementation of remaining phases of the North-South Railway project.
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Central Library
Isfahan, Iran
Address: opposite Hasht Behisht garden complex, Hasht Behisht Street. A fascinating piece of modernism fused with traditional color and construction, the very building of the Central Library is a refreshing break from all the typical Safavid style monuments around the city. Inaugurated in 2001, the Library contains semi-opaque, grilled lattice screens to visually divide the exterior and i...
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The Jewish Museum has the distinction of being the only museum in Casablanca as well as being the only Jewish museum in any Muslim country. It has a collection of religious books, costumes, sacramental artifacts and other items which throw light on the 5000-strong Jewish community in Morocco. Address: 81 rue Chasseur Jules Gros, Casablanca Oasis Tel: 022 994 940 ...
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