50% bus fare concession for women, students, transgenders, disabled & elderly
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
NEOM's Trojena Ski Resort races against time for completion before 2029 Asian Winter Games
One of the most ambitious projects as part of Saudi Arabia's Neom, the Trojena Ski Resort will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. But the ski resort, in the middle of a desert, has also been hit by cost overruns and construction delays. Now, questions are being asked if the Trojena Ski Resort, which was originally set for completion by 2026, will be ready for the Asian Winter Games in 2029. While recent satellite imagery confirms activity at Trojena, where access roads, ski slope infrastructure, and tunnel construction are underway, it also suggest parts of the masterplan may be shifting. According to Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia could prioritise essential facilities to meet the 2029 deadline, even if some ambitious elements are scaled back. Though officials have not confirmed delays, Philip Gullett, the Executive Director of Trojena, said the 'absolute priority' remains readiness for the 2029 Winter Games. Trojena, which is located in Tabuk Province of Saudi Arabia, was promised as a year-round ski resort in the middle of a desert. While Trojena benefits from cooler high-altitude conditions compared to the surrounding areas, its location, not known for snowfall, had raised many questions. The lack of natural snowfall meant that the Trojena Ski Resort will have to depend entirely on artificial snow to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029. According to Trojena, the artificial snow is created through advanced snowmaking systems that mimic natural snowfall, using compressed air and ultra-filtered water, which is then cooled and sprayed through snow cannons to form fine crystals. Trojena is one of the various announced regions of NEOM, the Saudi mega project, which is part of Crown Prince MBS's Vision 2030. A recent report by Newsweek said that NEOM could soon lay off thousands of workers as it struggles with rising costs and delays. In July, the Public Investment Fund, which manages all Vision 2030 projects, had engaged external consulting firms to assess the feasibility of the project and reportedly was considering cutting its workforce and relocating more than 1,000 employees to Riyadh to control costs.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Jaipur-Abu Dhabi flight cancelled
Jaipur: Jaipur-Abu Dhabi flight EY 327 was cancelled Saturday night due to a technical error before take-off, said officials from Jaipur airport. The flight was scheduled to depart from Jaipur at 9:35pm and land in Abu Dhabi at 11:30pm. The cancellation occurred when preparations were being made to start boarding. During safety inspections before the flight, a technical error was identified, after which the aircraft was taken to the apron area. Meanwhile, a Chennai-Hindon flight was diverted to Jaipur Sunday evening due to poor weather. tnn Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Why Dubai is now top choice for many NRIs leaving US
Why Dubai is now top choice for many NRIs leaving US Nirupa Vatyam TNN Aug 14, 2025, 16:54 IST IST Faced with visa uncertainty and fading residency hopes under Trump's second term, a growing number of NRIs in the US are eyeing Dubai and Singapore to settle down — closer to India, yet global ● A techie, who has lived in the US for a little over a decade, has abandoned the idea of applying for a Green Card. Her American Dream ended with Trump 2.0. But at the same time, she is not ready to come back to India. She will move to either Dubai or Singapore. Both are close to India, have good career options, and a great quality of life. ● An employee of an MNC, working for the past several years in the US, has sought a transfer to Dubai. His L1-A visa is due for renewal early next year, and he's no longer sure whether it will get renewed. Much better to move to Dubai. 'It's close enough to India for my mother to visit.'
