Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. The rocky Western Al Hajar Mountains dominate the landscape of Muscat. The city lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman and is in the proximity of the strategic Straits of Hormuz. The main airport is Muscat International Airport […]
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Capital and largest city of Iran, Tehran is also the largest city in the Middle East and is the 16th most populated city in the world with a population of 8,429,807. Imam Khomeini International Airport, located 50 kilometers (31 mi) south of the city, handles almost all international flights.
Capital of Iraq, Baghdad is located on the River Tigris, the city dates back to the 8th century and was once the centre of the Muslim world. Baghdad International Airport is located in a suburb about 16 km (10 miles) west of downtown Baghdad.
Capital and largest city of Kuwait, Kuwait City is located at the heart of the country, on the shore of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait International Airport is located in Farwaniyah, Kuwait, 15.5 kilometers (9.6 miles) south of Kuwait City.
Capital and largest city of Lebanon, Beirut is the focal point of the region’s cultural life, renowned for its press, theaters, cultural activities, and nightlife. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, and the redesigned historic city center, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered […]
Israel’s southernmost city, a busy port as well as a popular resort, is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea. Temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in summer, and 18 °C (64 °F) in winter, while water temperatures range between 20 and 26 °C (68 and 79 […]
City in Yemen, Aden was the capital of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen until that country’s unification with the Yemen Arab Republic. On that occasion, the city was declared a free trade zone. Aden International Airport is located 11 km from the city.
Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Riyadh has developed into a dynamic metropolis over the years. From the beginning of oil exploration in Saudi Arabia to the present day, the government has promoted growth in the private sector by privatizing industries such as power and telecommunications. King Khalid […]
Largest sea port on the Red Sea, and second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in their lifetime. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km to […]
Dubai is the most populous state of the United Arab Emirates, getting its main revenues from tourism, real estate and financial services, although its economy was originally built on the back of the oil industry. Dubai International Airport, the hub for Emirates Airline, is the 6th busiest international airport in […]