Saudi Dutest is one of the leading wire rope suppliers in Saudi Arabia. Wire ropes are a much in demand lifting equipment.

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Saudi Dutest is a reputed chain block manufacturer and one of the authorized chain block suppliers in Saudi Arabia and represents a wide range of lifting supplies and services in the KSA.

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A Very Good video about Cairo by time and it was made by Amateurs in egypt please join Egypt tourism facebook page http://www.facebook.com/experienceegypt for more info about cairo please visit : http://en.egypt.travel/city/index/cairo

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Tourism and travel in Saudi Arabia riyadh city tour

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وادي لجب عبارة عن شق صخري تخترقه مياه السيول والذي استحال طريقا بفعل النحت يقع هذا الوادي في منطقة جازان جنوب غرب المملكة العربية السعودية ويتبع لمحافظة بني مالك جبال الريث ويعتبر متنزها لسكان المنطقة والقادمين إليها ولكنه يعتبر خطرا جدا في حال مداهمة السيول هذه بذرة مقالة عن السعودية تحتاج للنمو والتحسين، فساهم في إثرائها بالمشاركة في تحريرها. يبدأ "وادي لجب" بالتقاء واديين أحدهما يسمى "معرى"حيث يكونان الوادي الآنف الذكر الذي ما أن تدخله حتى تشعر بالخوف المشوب بالحذر، وذلك لارتفاع جانبيه وضيق مجراه، الذي تسلكه بعرض يتراوح في منعطفاته بين 4-6 أمتار، وارتفاعاته الحادة من 300-800 متر، وعندها لا تشاهد إلا ما يقابلك من السماء، ثم جريان ينابيعه الباردة العذبة المذاق، أما طوله فإنه يصل إلى هذا النحو المتعرج إلى 15 كيلومتراً، حتى يصب في وادي بيش العملاق، وعلى الرغم من ذلك فإن جوانبه خضراء، حيث تنبت الأشجار والعشب في الصخر. حدائق لجب المعلقة وفي وسط هذا الارتفاع شاهدنا الحديقة المعلقة على ارتفاع زاد عن 200 متر، من الوادي، ثم يعلوها ارتفاع آخر يصل إلى 400 متر، مشكلاً بالفعل حديقة معلقة يصل ارتفاع أشجارها إلى أكثر من 10 أمتار. وشاهدنا أثناء السير في وسطه المخيف عدة طبقات صخرية عرفنا منها الجرانيت والرخام والبازلت والصخور المتحولة والنارية، وما يسمى بصخور "الخورم" التي اتخذ منها النحل خلايا تسكنها، ويملأها مما تفرزه بطونه من العسل. السمة الغالبة على هذا الوادي الرائع، أنه يستحيل حتى على إنسان هذه المنطقة الوصول إليه، إضافة إلى العروق المعدنية الأخرى. ومن خصائص الواديأن الشمس تمر به مرور الكرام، للحظات عابرة قليلة، أفشلت محاولات التصوير عدة مرات، قبل أن ننجح في خطف الصور خطفاً، قبل أن تباغتنا الشمس بالغياب عن أعماق الوادي. انكسار فريد من نوعه في الشرق الأوسط وذكر بعض السياح الأجانب، الذين تعرفوا معنا على الوادي الجديد، أن هذا الانكسار الصخري الجميل، هو الفريد من نوعه في الشرق الأوسط، وسوف يكون أهم المعالم السياحية في السعودية. إن تسلق جوانب هذا الوادي وتصويره يعدان مغامرة مثيرة، قد تستهوي هواة التسلق، والمناظر الطبيعية.

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Desert safari in Abu Dhabi with Emirates Adventures The fun includes sand bashing (4-wheeling thru the sand dunes) to a camel farm, then on to a Bedouin camp for dinner. It was great they had sand surfing; camel rides Henna painting and belly dancing. It is a must for sure. If you have more time I would suggest the overnight safari in Liwa, the Empty Quarter, on the border of Saudi Arabia, is even more breath taking. I was unable to visit Liwa on this journey, but hope to in the near future! My driver was amazing; I kept videotaping thinking the truck in front of us was going to roll, when my son explained we were doing the same thing. I should have been scared @$#@, but I had complete trust in our guide! Music by Nicolai Max - Caravan

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Saudi Arabia reports five more Mers deaths: Egypt reports first Mers case http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/26/egypt-coronavirus-idUSL6N0NI0B020140426 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27176601 "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." § 107.Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include — (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. FAIR USE NOTICE: These pages/video may contain copyrighted (© ) material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is made available to advance understanding of ecological, POLITICAL, HUMAN RIGHTS, economic, DEMOCRACY, scientific, MORAL, ETHICAL, and SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES, etc. It is believed that this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior general interest in receiving similar information for research and educational use.

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Philippine Airlines recently asked the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for 21 flights to Saudi Arabia which include Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Additionally, 8 flights a week to Kuwait and 3 flights to Turkey a week were also requested. Philippine Airlines will fly to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait by May 2013 and Turkey by August 2013. Article - http://www.wiredmash.com/philippine-airlines-will-fly-to-turkey-uae-saudi-arabia-and-kuwait-in-2013/ Don't forget to click the like button and subscribe button on top, it only takes a second. Thanks! Visit Us: http://www.wiredmash.com And don't forget to follow us: http://www.twitter.com/wiredmash http://www.facebook.com/wiredmash

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The staff of Helen Ziegler and Associates - North America's preeminent recruiter for healthcare jobs in the Middle East - visit the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Visit us at www.hziegler.com

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Do you have a Dream? A question which I went around asking people in different countries. A universal theme that connects all of us. See the country, get to know the people! هل لديك حلم؟ سؤال أخذته معي في سفري وسألته للناس في كل بلد زرته. تعرَّف على البلد! واقترب أكثر من شعب اليابان من خلال هذا الفيديو.. وشكراً :)) Like Share and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video. :) #MadeWithLove

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Our commuter departs Riyadh bound for Doha in Qatar. This route is not with great frequency and SV utilizes the E170 and MD-90 on it, soon the frequency will increase and the A320 will be assigned on some of its weekly flights. highlights include the new A330-300 of SV. Enjoy! Thumbs up and comments are much appreciated! Check out my other Saudi Arabian Airline videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUku1u7nV6Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l-ap_-ca_c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TGWTW5oy7o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amr2muPCivY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHvYJuEKvCM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy6a8w4CQO4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-IEWo9EfE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQcibtY2rq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8u5W29OYOA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InXqiOi5Eq0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw6tBTs4Tug http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXNy4ILXMnA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DNimvUhEGY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DNimvUhEGY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80nfA___Hfc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_HG1bhVXhU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF71adZe9YEdZe9YE

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Subscribe for more Luxury / Billionaire / Wealth Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/luxsreports?sub_confirmation=1 LUXURY Cruise ship Tour of the SEABOURN QUEST CRUISE SHIP Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world. It is owned by Carnival Corporation, part of the "World's Leading Cruise Lines" marketing group, which also includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises, and AIDA Cruises. Passengers typically range in ages from the 40s to the 60s, but children are still welcome. Seabourn operates small ships that can fit in many ports around the world. The cabins are suites and are equipped with great amenities available at sea. All have designer soaps, flat-screen televisions, DVD players, and Bose Wave sound systems. The company's fleet consists of six vessels, with two sets of three sister ships. The first set, the Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit, and Seabourn Legend, were built during the late 1980s and early 1990s. They are nearly identical and each weighs in at 10,000 tons. In October 2006, Seabourn ordered three new, 32,000-ton luxury cruise ships from Genoa's T. Mariotti shipyard. The first, named Seabourn Odyssey entered service in 2009, followed by the Seabourn Sojourn in 2010 and the Seabourn Quest in June 2011. The three ships share most features. It was announced on February 19, 2013 that Seabourn reached an agreement with Windstar Cruises for the sale of the three smaller Seabourn ships. Seabourn Pride will depart the fleet in April 2014, sisters Seabourn Legend &Seabourn Spirit will depart in April and May 2015, respectively. No cruises will be cancelled as the ships will sail with Seabourn until their initial dry dock periods. Billionaire Millionaire rich "super rich" wealth "luxury cruise ship" Monaco private elite exclusive interior Billionaire prince Saudi Arabia investor businessman CEO "Forbes richest" luxury wealth Palace house home mansion yacht supercar "big boy toys" cash usd dubai money London Europe uk usa America expensive vip preview money jet plane 2014 2013 get rich "most luxurious cruise ship" most luxurious yacht" "super wealthy" On October 18, 2013, Seabourn announced it had signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The new ship will be modeled after the line's three newest vessels,Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest. Delivery is planned for the second half of 2016. The vessel will replace the capacity that is leaving the Seabourn brand with the sale of Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit andSeabourn Legend.

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(With English subtitles) تخيل إنك طفشان وداخل أحد مكاتب شركة الإتصالات السعودية وتحصل شاشة إلكترونية مكتوب عليها: طفشان؟ ودك تخلي يومك علينا؟ نعم | لا شوف رائد إيش أختار وإيش صار...

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http://www.fourseasons.com/riyadh/for more information on Four Seasons Riyadh. Nestled within the prestigious Kingdom Center sits Four Seasons Riyadh, the pinnacle of luxury hotels. Overlooking the splendor of Riyadh, our Four Seasons hotel offers an oasis-like getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, the staff at Four Seasons is here to ensure your stay is relaxing and luxurious. Featuring modern art deco architecture, you will feel like you've stepped into a new world when entering Four Seasons Riyadh. What truly set us apart from other hotels in Riyadh are our luxurious amenities, such as private swimming pools and Jacuzzis, a well-outfitted fitness room, and our lavish spa treatments. Choose from one of our three on-site restaurants for high quality dishes featuring local produce. What sets Four Seasons Riyadh apart from other luxury hotels are our suites. Designed in decadence with your full comfort in mind, our luxurious suites ensure your stay with us is both relaxing as it is memorable. Come stay with us and see why Four Seasons is the pinnacle of luxury hotels. To see more of our luxury hotels, be sure to head over to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fourseasons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyn4oy6iU0 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasons Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fourseasons Visit our website: http://www.fourseasons.com/ Tags: Luxury Hotels, Four Seasons Riyadh, Hotels In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hotels, Restaurants In Riyadh

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شاهد وشارك أصدقاءك وشكرا watch and share please regarder et partager svp

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Saudi Arabia - This film covers Middle Eastern religion, Islamic traditions, sociology, the economy, and the importance of petroleum. Most 'peasants' dont own the land they farm, it belongs to the Sheik. They exported cotton and fruit at this time. Nomad herdsmen still roamed and bartered. Camels were used for travel. Water holes belonged to tribes. The dichotomy of extremely rich and poor is demonstrated here. Oil deposits were found and exported by huge tankers. And its strategic location was found to be important. Women studied and worked equally with men. Water management began. New technology was introduced, public transport, trucks and planes. Traditions still remain.National Security Council. Central Intelligence Agency. المملكة العربية السعودية

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Walking around the Airport in Jeddah, I noticed a lot of amazing things. Not the least of which was the fact that I, too, was being watched. In fact, I'd already been stopped, searched and questioned about the amount of camera and recording gear that I was traveling with. It was an awkward moment realizing that rather than the hassle-free passing through the lines of western airports, I was singled out precisely because I was western! Read more about my experience in Saudi Arabia on my travel blog, cyleodonnell.wordpress.com This blog will be posted January 15, 2013 at noon. Until then, please enjoy the previous blogs and subscribe to the blog for future travel posts. Like, Subscribe and watch all of my travel videos here and at cyleodonnell.com.

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فؤاد عبد الواحد - حفل جازان 2014

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The short flight concludes as we decent just past the UAE-Omani border for an on time arrival at MCT. Enjoy!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

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Subscribe for more Luxury / Billionaire / Wealth Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/luxsreports?sub_confirmation=1 Miami's New Luxury Condo - One Thousand Museum Skyscraper on Biscayne Blvd New renderings of Zaha Hadid Architect's 215 meter-high One Thousand Museum Tower in downtown Miami have been released. As the first Zaha Hadid-designed skyscraper to grace the skyline of the Western Hemisphere, the 60-story luxury condominium will mask its program with a prominent concrete exoskeleton. As Hadid described to the Wall Street Journal, the tower is designed with an interest in "how the structure is manifested" so that it may avoid the "generic modernist typology" that is commonly found in Miami. One Thousand Museum Tower is one of several by high-profile architects that are beginning to take root in Miami, changing the tide of investment from real estate that is solely driven by waterfront locations to architecture that is high-end and luxurious. The building's 83-condos -- ranging from 5,400 to 11,000 square feet and featuring amenities such as private elevators, media rooms, and libraries -- will cost $5 and $15 million per unit. Community amenities will include a helipad, a deck with multiple pools and cabanas, rooftop event spaces, a cigar lounge, sun decks and billiards rooms, a fitness center and a screen room. The ground floor, leasable to commercial space, will aim to attract high-end retail and restaurants within a multi-height corner cut-away of the building. Residents will be greeted by a drop entrance which transitions into an open lobby whose exterior and interior is blended by a continuation of similar materials. Though the color scheme is largely neutral, areas of accent are planned to bring out points of interest within the building's interior. At its base, the podium will function as the community space within the tower that offers a landscape of water features intertwined with pools, saunas and cabanas. At the building's rooftop, private programs such as a helipad, lap pool, lounge pool and sun deck, along with work out facilities, event spaces and dining areas, will be divided up amongst a series of alternating levels. "One Thousand Museum" "One Hyde Park" Billionaire Millionaire rich wealth Monaco news Russian private elite exclusive "super rich" "Saudi Arabia" arab investor businessman CEO "Forbes Rich List" luxury Monaco elite exclusive tycoon wealth Palace house home mansion yacht supercar wealthy "big boy toys" cash usd dubai money London Europe uk usa America expensive vip preview money "private jet" 2014 2013 2015 "get rich". The tower's massive concrete exoskeleton, standing in stark contrast with the delicate and transparent glazing system, will form delicate curves around the curtain wall system to conceal a series of platforms and balconies. This structure will continue to flow over the podium, which articulated with large perforated metal panels, to ground itself at the street level while visually unifying the structure as a single object within the skyline. Read more http://www.archdaily.com/359185/edit-title-one-thousand-museum-tower-in-miami-zaha-hadid-architects/

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This video animates the key findings from http://www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com - the world's largest survey of expats. 4,000 expats answered questions relating to their finances, quality of life, and even what it's like to raise children abroad. If you moved abroad, what would you want to know? Transcript Every year, millions of people move abroad to boost their earning potential or to find a better way of life. In two-thousand-and-ten, Russia was home to the world's wealthiest expats, followed closely by the Middle East. In fact, in Bahrain expats found they had significantly more disposable income than before they moved. For some people, earning more isn't as important as the opportunity for new experiences; Qatar is the number one country in the world for making friends with other expats, but in Canada expats are more likely to integrate, spending as much time with local friends as other expats. For parents, a key consideration is the health and wellbeing of their children. Over ninety percent of expat parents in Hong-Kong felt their children's safety had improved, and in Australia children were likely to attend local schools and spend more time outdoors. When thinking about retirement, expats found the best place for good food, healthcare and a better quality of life was Thailand. Over two-hundred-million people worldwide have decided to start a new life overseas. If you moved abroad, what would you want to know? Expat Explorer; the world's largest survey of expats from around the globe.

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Egypt -Dahab is a great destination for water sports and diving and if you need to know more information about dahab visit the official website of Egypt travel http://en.egypt.travel/city/index/dahab

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I am living in Riyadh, the capital of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This video is my first sees in Riyadh while I am going to my room from Riyadh Airport. Here it is winter climate. The temperature varies from 9degree to 34 degree. For more visit : http://scenesatriyadh.blogspot.com This is my first ride in Riyadh City

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A detailed tour of the area I was living in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is part one. Filmed with the Sony NEX-5.

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Highlights from Secretary Kerry's first international trip, including Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

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From every corner of the world, Arabs and Africans... Caucasians and Asians... Europeans and mixed race Whole convoys cross stretches of land to reach this destination in a long journey that unravels man's eagerness to go through the most exhausting of challenges in order to quench the thirst of the soul. In the past, they used to spend months on the way, discouraged by neither the sizzling heat of the summer nor the freezing cold of the winter. They came from all parts of the world: from Persia and India and beyond, from the borders of West Africa and Europe, from the boundaries of France and Russia, all striving to drink from that pure spring and hoping to go through the spiritual deliverance they are after. Now, the journey has become much easier and would not probably exceed a few hours. Before reaching their destination, the pilgrims need to start their journey at specific times. This is called al-Jahfa for the people of Egypt, the Levant, and the Maghreb and is currently identified by the city of Rabegh. For the residents of Medina, it is called Tha al-Halifa or Abar Ali and for Iraq and beyond it is That Erq. For Kuwait and the eastern and central areas of Saudi Arabia, pilgrimage starts at Qaran al-Manazel, currently known as al-Sayl while for Yemen, India, and beyond, it is Yolamlam. For all those as well as for others, Mecca has become the spiritual homeland or the dream of their hearts in case they are unable to reach it. There you can see all sorts and colors of people in the same place and all on equal footing, for all of them are heading for the same destination and share the same inner peace. They all pray and plead to one God to whom they direct all their supplications. They also bring to Mecca an infinite array of cultures, traditions, foods, and costumes, all merging together at the heart of the sacred valley to produce a magnificently hybrid entity. Why not so? Mecca is the core of holiness that brings prosperity to all mankind on the cultural, social, ethnic, and commercial levels. Owing to all this, Mecca is the city of peace in both form and content. This is what is said about it and this is what it really is. (Translated from Arabic by Sonia Farid) By: Khalid Ewais Voice: Nadia Idriss Mayen

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السياحه في اليمن , فيلم قصير يتحدث عن ارض الجنتين اليمن ويبرز معالمها وحضارتها وتضاريسها , ويتحدث عن الفن المعماري في كلا من صنعاء وحضرموت ,, بلدة طيبه ورب غفور

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تقع محافظة المزاحمية في منطقة الرياض حيث تقع المدينة على دائرة عرض 24درجة و 30دقيقة وخط طول 46درجة و 30دقيقة وتبعد حوالي 45كم غربي مدينة الرياض على طريق الرياض - الطائف السريع، وتتوسط المحافظة المنطقة الواقعة بين جبال طويق من الشر ق ونفود قنيفداء من الغرب.. وقد حدد الشاعر الشعبي / إبراهيم بن عبيد غفر الله له بقوله مخاطبا السديري ي: لوما السديري كان مانيب ملزوم* * *والله لخلي الدار واللى سكنها لي ديره بين الطعاميس وخشوم * * * هي مزبن اللى يابو تركي زبنها أما مساحتها فتبلغ 10000كم 2 تشمل عدد 5 مراكز هي :- (مركزالبخراء، الجفير، حفيرة نساح، حويرة، حويرة نساح، والمشاعلة وعدد31 قرية وهجرة). المناخ: يعتبر مناخ منطقة المزاحمية مناخ قاري وتتمتع المنطقة بمعدل هطول أمطار 100ملم ابينما يصل معدل الرطوبة النسبية فيها 33% وترتفح محافظة المزاحمية عن سطح البحر حوالي 400متر. المنتزهات البرية : تعتبرمنطقة المزاحمية منطقة سياحية بالنسبة لسكان مدينة الرياض العاصمة لقربها وتوفر المياه والمناظر الطبيعية الساحرة وكثرة البساتين والأشجار وتوجد بها منتزهات طبيعية ساحرة منها : 1- منتزه الخرارة الطبيعي وهو عبارة عن مستودع للمياه فيه الأودية والشعاب. ولهاوه التطعيس ووسعه الصدر 2- منتزه المحلية الطبيعي حيث الماء الوفيروالأشجار الكثيفة وتشكل الجبال والرمال مناظر نادرة وجميلة. 3- منتزه الفريشة وهي منتزهات طبيعية تكثر فيها الأشجار المتنوعة. 4- منتزه مسيعط تحت جبال طويق. 5- شعيب البليدة حيث يوجد جبل مرتفع يقال أن زرقاء اليمامة كانت تستعين به في الرؤيا. موقع المزاحمية

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Subscribe for more Luxury / Billionaire / Wealth Videos http://www.youtube.com/luxsreports Most Luxurious Coach Bus -- Luxury Travel destinations in India Ultra-wide recliner seats, conference rooms, individual tables and chillers, fancy restrooms and pantries, even a spa — these swank, super-luxury buses are geared to give air travel a run for its money On an online travel forum, an American tourist recounts with fascination his journey from Delhi to Shimla on a state bus 20 years ago. "It started with a window seat, and ended al fresco, with me — and a few hundred other people and their livestock — on the roof of the bus. It was by far the most enjoyable ride I've had." Having thus raised the bar for foreign tourists — by giving them, and everyone else, the everyday equivalent of a theme park ride — intercity buses have sobered up in the last decade. They've worked hard at safety and sophistication and sworn off their weakness for on-road circus tricks, ring-mastered , as was often the case, by a happy inebriate. But not content to stop at a straight drive, superior suspension, air-conditioning and drapes, buses today offer a host of luxury features that actually rival aircraft travel. Gliding on Volvo and Daimler chassis , Wi-fi-enabled interiors fitted out with personal LCD screens and preloaded DVDs, 23-inch seats that recline almost 160 degrees, with restrooms and pantries, sometimes even a spa out back, they're far from the bile-streaked deathtraps that once took you to the hills. Some tour operators are peddling them as '7-star coaches at first class train fares' . For customers, wedged between a rock (runaway air fares) and a hard place (trains), these new liners of luxury are just the ticket. Yesterday, Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd (SVLL), the commercial vehicles manufacturer introduced its ultra-luxurious '7-star' bus, the SVLL Connect in Surat. These vehicles have been manufactured by Scania, the Swedish automotive manufacturer, operating now in India . About 120 SVLL Connect buses will hit the roads in two years, fanning out initially to the south and west. "Keeping in mind corporate needs, the bus will house a conference room with projectors and Wi-Fi connection, and will match aircraft comfort," says Deepak Baid, director SVLL. In addition to the bells and whistles, these buses will also cut short travel time. "These 31-seaters with all the necessary facilities will reduce travel time by at least 15%," he promises. According to TEAMPro, a market consultancy, the Indian luxury bus segment is currently valued at Rs 3,000 crore, with an annual growth rate of 15% to 20%. Having done the math, some tour operators have opted for the high road after weighing such factors as improved roadnetworks, demanding customers and limited options in transport. They're ready to invest up to Rs 3 crore per modified vehicle. Parveen Travels, a travel company confined, till now, to south India , claims to be the first in the country to introduce online bus reservation and complete passenger insurance cover, as well as the first to offer a two-channel personal entertainment system. Mohammed A Aarif, director, says 20 % of his fleet of over 800 buses belongs to the top tier. "The luxury bus segment is bound to grow," he predicts, "Aviation prices are rising and not everyone prefers trains and tickets are hard to come by," he says. Parveen recorded a growth of 22% last year. With talk of cabin crew, gourmet meals, conference rooms, and onboard entertainment, you could fool yourself into believing you're flying, even if on the road. Billionaire Millionaire rich "super rich" mega wealth Monaco private elite exclusive India "top travel destinations" "most luxurious bus" CEO "Forbes richest" luxury Monaco wealth Palace house home mansion yacht supercar superbus "big boy toys" cash usd dubai money London Europe uk usa America vip preview "get rich" jet plane 2015 2014 2013 "luxury travel" What's more, companies like SVLL and The Blue Hills Group — it plies the Olivea line of super luxury buses — even have premium lounges. Olivea also boasts of a customer loyalty programme. "We see a major surge towards bus travel with more luxury coaches coming up for intercity and interstate travel," says Mohit Grover, Inventory Manager with the ticketing company Redbus.in, one of the many that have emerged to meet the market. Of the 30,000 bookings a day, 70% account for luxury buses at Redbus. "Air travel is still not the preferred option for shorter routes which can be covered in 6-10 hours by bus because of the price difference . So, those who want a comfortable journey and don't mind paying a little extra, luxury bus travel is becoming a viable choice," he says. Read more http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-22/stoi/42291225_1_parveen-travels-buses-tour-operators

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