A “QR-guide” project will be launched in Dushanbe to inform tourists
The "QR Guide" project, aimed at developing the tourism industry, is being implemented in the capital of Tajikistan. The system will allow visitors to obtain reliable information about the country's cultural and historical sites using QR codes, MIR24 reports.The project is designed to make it easier for tourists and anyone wishing...
Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to abolish visas
Russia and Saudi Arabia signed an intergovernmental agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of all passport types. The document was signed during a business forum in Saudi Arabia, TASS reports.According to the agreement, Russian citizens will be able to enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days per calendar year. Simi...
Apple could overtake Samsung in smartphone sales for the first time in 14 years
Counterpoint Research predicts that Apple could overtake Samsung in smartphone shipments by 2025 for the first time in 14 years. Experts estimate that the American company will ship 243 million devices, while the South Korean manufacturer will ship 235 million, according to vc.ru.These figures will give Apple a 19,4% share of the ...
NYT: Lemur populations in Madagascar have plummeted due to demand for their meat
Lemur populations in Madagascar are rapidly declining, according to experts cited by The New York Times. The main reason, they say, is the increased demand for their meat, which has become popular among the island's wealthy residents.According to the publication, locals value lemur meat for its "purity" and distinctive flavor, exp...