The people of the Middle East are tenacious. They abide in a different light than the timidity that exists at other corners to the world. Every effort needs to be taken to limit the 'noise' from Libya so everyone else can get on with their day.
The freedom movment is conceived by people that love their countries and insist on economies that will support better quality of life. This isn't about destruction, it is about rebuilding, openness and most of all EQUITY.
Many in Qatar plan to spend summer in Egypt, Tunisia: Survey (click title to entry - thank you)
Monday, 21 March 2011 03:41
DOHA: Many Qataris and GCC citizens here say that they are planning to visit Egypt or Tunisia next summer as a way of supporting the tourism sector in these countries that remains badly hit by the recent uprising.The tourism industry in the Middle East in general suffered losses of $2bn, following the political unrest in the region, a senior official of the Arab Tourism Organisation revealed recently. Apparently, Egypt and Tunisia are the two most affected countries.
Responding to a survey conducted by a local Arabic daily, a number of Qataris and GCC citizens expressed solidarity with the mass uprising that led to the fall of the dictatorial regimes in these countries and said they were keen to support their economies, in whatever way possible.
Seventy-seven percent of the respondents said they had plans to visit one of these countries soon while 66 percent of them said they would take up if any promotional offers are available.
Some, however, expressed concern over the security situation in these countries and said they would delay their travel plans until the situation becomes normal.
Asked if they would reschedule their travel plans next summer to visit any of the two countries, more than 66 percent responded in positive....
