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Tanzania earns 116bn/- as revenue from medical tourism doubles
Daily News Tanzania
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August 15, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Director of Diplomacy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador John Ulanga, has said there has been a 19 percent increase in medical tourism, which earned Tanzania 166.5bn in four years. He said that from 2021 to 2025,...
Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'
The National News
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Russia is preparing to launch 75 mice and 1,000 fruit flies into space as part of a month-long mission that will show how cosmic radiation affects living organisms. The research by Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, and the Institute of Biomedical...
Why this Polish town is a hit among Gulf tourists this summer
The National News
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Move over Switzerland and Austria, there's a new alpine hotspot for holidaymakers from the Gulf escaping the summer heat. Nestled deep in southern Poland's Tatra Mountains is the small resort town of Zakopane, where thousands of holidaymakers from...
Tanzania seeks the Comoros medical market, as surgical robots loom
Daily News Tanzania
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August 10, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: A team of specialists from Tanzania will set up a medical camp in the Comoros Islands to provide specialized services to brain and heart patients. The Chairman of Medical Tourism, Dr. Peter Kisenge, confirmed today, August 9, 2025,...
Russia, the new frontier for African tourism
Business and Financial Times
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August 8, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to implement a ‘visa-free regime’ with all African countries, but its policy towards Africa has been marred by excessive symbolism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that...
Diaspora returns for Comoros’ lavish ‘Grand Mariage’, a rite of passage that unites generations and communities
Malay Mail
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August 7, 2025
MORONI (Comoros), Aug 7 — It is wedding season in the Comoros, when the diaspora return to the tiny Indian Ocean islands for days-long celebrations that mark an essential rite of passage, the “Grand Mariage”. The elaborate, tradition-infused...
Exim, JKCI deliver cardiac care in Comoros
Daily News Tanzania
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August 7, 2025
COMORO: EXIM Bank, in collaboration with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), has conducted joint medical camps in Comoro, expanding access to essential cardiac care and promoting Tanzania’s medical expertise on the international stage....
Lavish 'Grand Mariage' weddings celebrate Comoros tradition, society
Twin States News - Mississippi
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It is wedding season in the Comoros, when the diaspora return to the tiny Indian Ocean islands for days-long celebrations that mark an essential rite of passage, the "Grand Mariage". The elaborate, tradition-infused ceremonies -- which can be held...
Barrack calls on Israel to honour ceasefire with Lebanon
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack has said Israel must honour its commitments under a ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah after the Lebanese government formally approved the disarmament of the group. Speaking after he met President Joseph Aoun in...
Ilt20: Anderson’s ‘diehard fan’ Tanveer thankful for faith shown in him
The National News
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When the franchises announced their player retentions for the next season of the DP World International League T20 last month, the main stars were all present and correct. Phil Salt and Sunil Narine will be back with Abdu Dhabi Knight Riders....
Russia, the New Frontier for African Tourism
The News Chronicle
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July 28, 2025
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to implement ‘visa-free regime’ with all African countries, but too much symbolism has characterized its policy towards Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ‘visa-free regime’ for Africa aimed...
Attackers fire on Comoros-flag ship in Red Sea near Yemen, security firm says
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 24, 2025
Unidentified people in a wooden boat fired on a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier on Thursday in the Red Sea near Yemen, British maritime security firm Ambrey said. The security firm advised vessels not to transit east of the Hanish Islands, 30...
Yemen : Comoros-flagged ship attacked by unidentified boat
Yemen Online
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The security firm advised vessels not to transit east of the Hanish Islands, 30 nautical miles to the northwest of Mocha, a port city on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, and to maintain a safe distance from small boat activity. Ambrey added that the vessel,...
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countries
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries without applying for a visa in advance, as per the Henley Passport Index July 2025. With this, India has climbed to the 77th position in the global rankings, moving up from the 85th spot. The...
Book Review: Why No? – An Indian Woman’s Journey To The World’s Most Misunderstood Places
Free Press Journal
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August 16, 2025
To be stuck with wanderlust is a much-wanted illness. Travelling truly changes your view of the world. But what happens when those places are not your last choice or just too chaotic to visit? Meet Ankitha Rajendran, whose travel interests include...
Dubai 13-year-old Mohammed Ali Mirza proves cricket credentials in UAE's A Division
The National News
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SHARJAH // Most cricketers who have just turned 13 years old would be forgiven for feeling a keen sense of apprehension when playing against boys two years older than themselves. When Mohammed Ali Mirza takes to the crease for Young Talents...
French-speaking citizens of these countries have a direct study to permanent residence pathway
CIC News
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August 7, 2025
The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) provides a study to permanent residence (PR) pathway for French-speaking students who are citizens of select countries. If you’re admitted to study in Canada under the FMCSP, you can apply...
Sphere Abu Dhabi on a roll towards construction
The National News
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The preconstruction phase of Sphere Abu Dhabi, the highly anticipated spherical entertainment venue, is nearing completion, the chief executive of Sphere Entertainment said on Monday. Abu Dhabi was announced as the second location of the Las Vegas...
Flash floods in Pakistan leave more than 300 dead over two days
The National News
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Rescuers were struggling to retrieve bodies from debris after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan killed at least 321 people in the past 48 hours, authorities said on Saturday. The majority of deaths, 307, were...
Money & Me‘My journey to the boardroom started selling sanitary ware in a market’
The National News
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Anis Sajan, vice chairman of Dubai-based conglomerate Danube Group, learnt the art of sales when he went door-to-door trying to sell water purifiers in Mumbai in 1991. This was after he had to leave Kuwait in 1990, where he went to join his elder...