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India's Manipur to Develop War Tourism Site

A group of Indian tourists pose for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal monument after it was reopened on Monday. AP
A group of Indian tourists pose for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal monument after it was reopened on Monday. AP
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India's Manipur to Develop War Tourism Site

A group of Indian tourists pose for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal monument after it was reopened on Monday. AP
A group of Indian tourists pose for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal monument after it was reopened on Monday. AP

Manipur is planning to develop war tourism in the state by preserving the historic Koirengei in Imphal, which is an old airfield in the northeast state.

According to The Times of India newspaper, the state government is working to acquire the airport from the Ministry of Defense so as to fulfill this war tourism plan.

According to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, the state government is planning to relocate the units of the Mountain Division of the Indian army currently deployed in Koirengei airfield to another site.

This will then make way for the war tourism site that Manipur Tourism is planning to develop here, reported the newspaper

Manipur played a central role in this part of the world during World War II.

The British had built nine airfields in the state, all of which played some role in the war. The Imphal War Cemetery is already one of the most sought-after war tourism sites in the country.

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Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)
The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)
The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia submitted its official registration dossier for World Expo 2030 Riyadh to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), reaffirming its commitment and readiness to organize this global event.

The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.

Submitting the official bid is one of the most crucial stages in the Kingdom’s preparations to host Expo 2030. It marks the beginning of the practical implementation of plans and the actual start of preparations for the global event, reflecting the Kingdom's seriousness in fulfilling its international obligations and its high organizational capabilities and large potential to host major global events.

This step follows the Kingdom's election as World Expo 2030 host country during the 173rd BIE general assembly in November 2023.

The submitted dossier includes a comprehensive plan covering all organizational, procedural, and operational aspects, including the operational timeline; legislative, regulatory, and financial procedures; the master plan for the exhibition site; international participation conditions; and plans to invest in the Expo’s legacy.

The registration file will undergo a review by the BIE and its member countries in preparation for its official approval by the general assembly. Once approved, the Kingdom will begin practical preparations and send official invitations for international participation through diplomatic channels.

Kerkentzes praised the quality of the submitted file, noting that it presents a comprehensive and clear vision for organizing Expo 2030 in Riyadh. He highlighted the Kingdom’s keenness and extensive efforts in preparing and cooperating with the bureau to ensure the success of the global event.