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As I flip through the photos on my phone, I can’t help but appreciate the time I spent in the Netherlands. It remains one of my favourite places. The human-centric life in Amsterdam reminded me a lot of Fukuoka, a city I deeply enjoyed for similar reasons. Beyond prioritising people over cars, Amsterdam also succeeds…
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Amsterdam, often called the “Venice of the North,” is the capital city of the Netherlands and is known for its vibrant cultural heritage, artistic legacy, and picturesque canals. Over the past century, its urban planning and architecture have undergone considerable transformation, carefully maintaining historical charm while integrating modern sustainability principles. This balance has resulted in…
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Socotra, a legendary place at the edge of the world, is home to a high number of distinctive species, often described as “the most alien-looking place on Earth” (Brereton, 1990). An isolated island of Yemen was proven by the researchers in the 20th century that despite the island’s size (83 by 27 miles) it consisted of…
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Shibam, the first city on earth to construct vertical buildings, was highly appreciated for its strategic architectural design since the pre-islamic period. Situated in the Governorate of Hadrahmaut in Yemen, Shibam’s building has existed over 1,700 years. In 1982, the city was added in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and often described as the…
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AbstractWith the growing population in our world today, the world is facing various types of global issues, one obvious topic is climate change. Few countries across the globe are experimenting with various systems to lessen the impact of climate change, such as through ecotourism. Ecotourism is a type of tourism that helps raise awareness and…
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IntroductionEducation is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UAE today by virtue of governmental spending and the crucial position granted to it in the country’s national vision 2021. Nestled within the emirate of Sharjah, University City, one of the prime hotspots for education, is home to some of the top universities in the UAE…
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I had the chance to visit the Sustainability Pavilion, which is also known as the Terra – the centerpiece of Expo 2020. Interestingly, Expo 2020 is the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region will be open from the 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. Expo 2020 will unite…
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