4Sep

|| سقوط طائرة شحن قرب شارع الإمارات في دبي ومقتل طاقمها ||

أعلنت الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في بيان لها ان طائرة شحن من نوع ” بوينغ 747400 ” سقطت في منطقة غير مأهولة بين شارع الامارات وطريق العين

وذكر البيان انه تم اتخاذ جميع الاجراءات لإخماد الحريق الذي شب في الطائرة كما تم العثور على جثتي الطيارين اللذين كانا يقودان الطائرة بينما تقوم الجهات المعنية بإجراء التحقيقات اللازمة لمعرفة اسباب الحادث

وبحسب أنباء أولية الطائرة تابعة لشركة (يو بي أس) الأميركية. وأن رجال الدفاع المدني تمكنوا من إخماد الحريق

3Sep

THAILAND

There’s little to disturb the peace and quiet along Krabi’s epic coastline, except for the swaying of palms and the occasional cry of a monkey. Limestone cliffs shape the horizon and crystal- clear waves lap at the white sand beaches that line the shore, inviting visitors to lay back and take it easy for a few days. But unlike some of Thailand’s other popular destinations, Krabi keeps its treasures secret, which is probably why it’s so unspoiled. Even though it’s just an hour’s flight from the Thai capital ith national carrier Thai Airways, Krabi is a world away from Bangkok. The civil unrest that shook the capital earlier this year didn’t disrupt the peace and quiet in Krabi, but the economic fallout and the damage done to Thailand’s tourism industry has had a knock-on effect around the country, with international tourism arrivals falling by 13 per cent in May. Thailand suffered the same fate as many Southeast Asian countries that rely on tourism as a primary source of income last year, when international visitor arrivals fell by about three per cent to 14m. A rebound in the first three months of 2010 was a sign that things were improving, but the positive start to the year was relatively short-lived, since the political turmoil that rocked the Thai capital had a knock-on effect on the rest of the country. Nevertheless, those visitors who did make it to Krabi were rewarded with quieter beaches, cheaper hotels and a more exclusive experience. THE COOL OF KRABI When people talk about Krabi, they’re rarely referring to Krabi Town, which is a sprawling port with its fair share of charm, but less of the breathtaking beauty that characterises the rest of the southern province. Don’t expect glitzy shopping malls and five-star boutiques; Krabi is a far cry from some of the other resort destinations in Thailand. Here, visitors come to get away from it all, visit the outlying islands and soak up the atmosphere. Krabi Province encompasses popular spots such as Tub Kaek Beach to the west, the laid-back Ao Nang Beach, the stunning Railay Peninsular, and the 130 or so tropical islands that lie offshore in the shallow waters of the Andaman Sea. Most of the area between Tub Kaek and the airport is serviced by a modern tarmac road, which weaves between towering limestone cliffs with vegetation cascading down to the roadside, and winds its way through fields of coconut palms, oranges, mangoes and coffee, as well as rubber palms – the region’s principal export – and the occasional small town or village. Driving in Krabi feels more like you’re heading into undiscovered territory than driving through the heart of one of Thailand’s most popular escapes.

1Sep