Eindhoven – The Netherlands | City’s Design Routes Launch and Promotion

 

Eindhoven, relevant city located in the province of North Brabant in the south Netherlands, part of the natural region the Campine, well known as a technology and design hub, birthplace of the famed Philips Electronics company, multinational conglomerate corporation founded in 1891 decided to launch and promote city’s design routes, developing city tours to discover the most surprising design and the latest developments in the sector.

The Dutch city boasts the Design Academy Eindhoven, a famed interdisciplinary educational, superior, insititute for art, architecture and one of the world's leading design schools, widely regarded and recognised internationally for its forward and renowned professors and alumni.

From architecture to social design projects, these design routes will cover must - see design destination but also hidden gems.

Strijp Design Route

The Strijp Design Route is intended for all design lovers but also for those who can get acquainted with the discipline that deals with the design of physical, digital or conceptual objects, through the drafting of a project that combines functionality and aesthetics.

This route that will cover technology and design highlights in the Strijp - S, Strijp - T and also Strijp - R where is situated the RK complex and the former Philips ceramic workshop, neighbourhoods, the three industrial areas that Philips developed between the 1920s and 1950s discovering the creative, design, innovation district of the Heindhoven, where the former Philips industrial plant has grown into a vibrant urban area that offers a blend of living, learning, working and all kind of leisure facilitie that lead to casual meetings.

The factories are gone, but along this design route the visitor will find a wealth of exhibitions, design studios, artists's workshops, creative spots and innovative companies,very interesting paths with protagonists, talent, creativity, imagination and innovation.

Design Route City Center

When people think of design in Eindhoven, Strijp is a word which represents a sort of icon and immediatlely comes to mind and rightly so, as the old Philips factories are full of design.

However, design lovers can also enjoy plenty of options in and around the city center which boast hidden gems in the shopping district, around the central station and on the campus of the Technical University in city's areas where the interaction between cultural heritage, architecture, contemporary design and urban planning is greatly visible in a captivating blend able to surprise everyone.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/103871_eindhoven_pone_en_marcha_las_rutas_del_diseno

Ras Al Khaimah – United Arab Emirates | World's First City for Exapts

 

Ras Al Khaimah, located in the northwestern art of the United Arab Emirates along the coast of the Persian Gulf, capital of the Emirate of Ra's al – Khaymah where visitors can experience sundower boat rides, beachside barbecue, dinner in the desert, fine brunches ad award - winning dining under the stars has achieved a milestone becoming a leading destination to live, work, explore and enjoying memorable experiences.

This has been concluded by obtaining the first position in a survey of the best destinations in the world for expats carried out by InterNations, the leading and world's largest network and guide for expats in 420 cities in 166 countries with more than 5.4 million menbers.

The United Arab Emirates has taken the top stop out of 53 cities in the Expat Essential Index conducted by InterNations as part of its 2024 Expat Insider report based on four categories.

These categories are :

·       Administration – Ease of obraining a visa, managing local bureaucracy, opening a bank account.

·       Housing – Housing affordability, ease of finding accommodation.

·       Digital life – Availability of online utilities, high – speed internet.

·       Language – Ease of integration without speaking the local language.

This International recognition highlights Ras Al Khaimah's commitment to creating an exceptional living and working environment for its diverse and growing expat community, in line with the vision of His Highness Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of UAE Supreme Council and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The Director General of the Government Media Office of Ras Al Khaimah Heba Fatani said that this achievement reflects the country's dedication to create a safe, welcoming and thriving community that attracts people from all around the world.

Ras Al Khaimah's unique blend of modern infrastructure, spectacular natural surroundings, rich history and culture, thriving business and tourism landscapes contribute to its reputation as a leading destination for expats who wish to live and work or establish business in this city.

Link

https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/103867_ras_al_khaimah_primera_ciudad_del_mundo_para_expatriados

AirAsia | Planning to Create Low – Cost Hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

 

Capital A Berhad operating as AirAsia, Malaysian mid - range low - cost airline founded in 1993 and commencing operations in 1996 headquartred near Kuala Lumpur, operating primarily in the Asia - Pacific region with scheduled and international flights plans to create low – cost hubs in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, capital and major centre of Malaysia.

The airline aims to replicate Dubai’s success in connecting the world, according to  Executive Director & CEO Tony Fernandes.

Despite pandemic setbacks the AirAsia Heas expects a full recovery by next year and foresees 2026 as the industry’s “golden year” with geopolitical shifts driving regional travel within Asia.

In addition to bringing connecting traffic through the planned hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia also anticipates growth by expanding more traffic to secondary destinations as the example of flights from Chiang Mai, city situated in northern Thailand, 700 kilometres north of Bangkok in the mountainous region called the Thai highlands to China.

Link - https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2024-11-30/budget-connectivity/93829