World known architect, late Zaha Hadid's most anticipated design, a luxury hotel is all set to open its doors to the public on the 1st of March in Dubai.Called ME Dubai, It is located in the Burj Khalifa district, in a building called The Opus and both the interior and the exterior has been designed by Hadid. The hotel has 19 different themed suites like the Personality Suite and 74 rooms. The hotel is characteristic of the architect, with curves and sharp angles used in the furniture as well as the building. The Opus looks like two separate towers have been merged into one with a hollow void in the centre.

World known architect, late Zaha Hadid's most anticipated design, a luxury hotel is all set to open its doors to the public on the 1st of March in Dubai.Called ME Dubai, It is located in the Burj Khalifa district, in a building called The Opus and both the interior and the exterior has been designed by Hadid. The hotel has 19 different themed suites like the Personality Suite and 74 rooms. The hotel is characteristic of the architect, with curves and sharp angles used in the furniture as well as the building. The Opus looks like two separate towers have been merged into one with a hollow void in the centre.

Lending a helping hand to stranded tourists in India, the&nbsp;Ministry of Tourism has created an online portal sharing information of services that they can use&nbsp;in the country. The portal strandedinindia.com consists of&nbsp;Covid-19 helpline numbers for foreign tourists along with a support section for tourists in need of further information and to help connect with concerned authorities.&nbsp;

Joining the battle against the novel&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic, cab sharing platform Ola has offered 500 of its vehicles to the government in Karnataka to help transport doctors, health-care workers and medicines in the state. Deputy CM of Karnataka confirmed the news in a tweet. The services will be available in Bengaluru, Mysore and&nbsp;Hubli-Dharwad among other regions.&nbsp;

Google Arts &amp; Culture is letting you take a virtual tour of the most famous residence in the United States, the White House. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States located in Washington D.C.&nbsp;You can get an exclusive tour of the executive office building, a walk through the historical art work in the White House and get a chance to virtually stand in the lawn of the house. You can even get a sneak peak into the Vice President&rsquo;s Ceremonial Office, the Secretary of War suite, and the library.

The United States is home to some of the world's most s&nbsp;most beautiful natural landscapes and now you can experience them right from the comfort of your couch.&nbsp;Google Arts &amp; Culture&nbsp;has partnered with some famous national parks in the U.S. to give people a virtual tour of these natural wonders. From rocky mountain to snowy terrains, there's a lot to explore. Hawaii&rsquo;s Volcanoes National Park,&nbsp;California&rsquo;s Yosemite National Park, Wyoming&rsquo;s Yellowstone National Park, and Montana&rsquo;s Glacier National Park are few on the list.&nbsp;

According to an updated analysis by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global air transport industry may suffer a&nbsp;$252 billion revenue loss due to COVID-19, about 44% below 2019&rsquo;s figure.&nbsp;This is in a scenario where travel restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus last for up to three months followed by a gradual economic recovery later this year. Many countries around the world have imposed tight restrictions on international air travel. The full-year passenger demand is likely to&nbsp;decline by 38% compared to 2019, as per their assessment.&nbsp;

Daily life is slowly returning to normal in China, with restaurants beginning to reopen after being forced to shut for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many restaurants opened their doors again over the weekend and public spaces sprung back to life across the nation.&nbsp;While the domestic situation has calmed, China is sparing no effort in shielding itself from the threats of outbreaks in other countries.

The famous Badaling section of the Great Wall of China partly opened on Tuesday, after being closed for almost two months due to the coronavirus pandemic which originated in Wuhan last December.&nbsp;The scenic area will be open between 9 am and 4 pm, and the daily number of visitors will be capped at 19,500.&nbsp; As of 2 pm&nbsp; on Tuesday, a total of 892 tickets had been reserved.&nbsp;Visitors must book tickets on the official website or through WeChat in advance and register with their personal information to get a health code, while their temperatures will be checked upon entry.&nbsp;A one-way circular tour route has been designed to prevent the gathering of crowds.

Houston's Zoo has been shuttered to the public for almost two weeks because of coronavirus concerns, but the staff is making sure shut-in animal lovers can get their furry or feathery fix online.&nbsp;The zoo is streaming animal exhibits on its webcams and introducing an animal of the day&nbsp;every day at 11 am via livestream on its Facebook account.

Rome lay empty on Monday as a government-ordered shutdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, under which all non-essential movements are banned and shops and parks are closed, continues.&nbsp;Rome's majestic monuments and picturesque streets usually crowded with tourists, are almost deserted.&nbsp;More than 375,000 people worldwide have been infected and over 16,000 have died from the virus, according to a running tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.&nbsp;

The Jama Masjid&nbsp;in New Delh will remain closed for public till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak,&nbsp;the imam of the mosque announced on Monday.&nbsp;The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the novel&nbsp;coronavirus as many people who travel abroad also come to offer prayers at the mosque, he said.&nbsp;During this time, the daily chorus in the mosque will remain unaffected but people will not be allowed to offer prayers.

A New Hampshire town is illuminating its festive lights in the spring season as the world grapples with the escalating coronavirus pandemic. holiday lights aim to provide a sense of brightness and cheer amid the all the gloom. The trend has garnered support on social media with people sharing photos with the hashtag #lightsforlife

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To tackle the spread of the new coronavirus, ride sharing platforms Ola and Uber have temporarily suspended the option for 'shared rides' till further notice. The two companies stated in separate statements that the Ola Share category and Uber Pool categories in India will be suspended till further notice. They also urged customers to discourage any non-essential travel and stay safe.

Sydney's famous Bondi Beach was closed on Saturday by the police after crowds exceeded a limit of 500 people amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. The crowd even disobeyed the social distancing guideline of staying 2 meters apart and authorities cited 'irresponsible behavior'. According to New South Wales Health Minister, other beaches would also be subjected to similar strict rules to tackle the spread of Covid-19. The closure of the beach comes as the number of cases of the coronavirus in Australia passed 1000.

As part of its 'Airbnb For Doctors and Nurses' pilot program, Airbnb&nbsp;is offering free places to stay for Italian medical professionals involved in the fight against coronavirus&nbsp;in Italy. These medics will be allowed to access free accommodation&nbsp;by hosts, which Airbnb&nbsp;will cover for 2 months. Airbnb&nbsp;hopes to expand the program to other locations in the coming days.&nbsp;

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has advised people to avoid any non-essential travel to contain the spread of Covid-19. According to a new advisory issued by the Delhi Metro, passengers will have to leave alternate&nbsp;seats vacant to practice social distancing. Trains will not stop at overcrowded stations, where passengers fail to maintain a 1 meter distance. Random thermal screening will be held at all metro stations, and anyone with symptoms will be sent for further examination.&nbsp;

Jagannath temple in Puri&nbsp;will be shut for visitors from the 20th of March till the 31st of March as fears of coronavirus increase. During this period, servitors will be allowed inside the 12th century shrine to perform daily rituals, according to the temple administration.&nbsp;

As Maharashtra saw an increase in the number of positive coronavirus&nbsp;cases, Mumbai's Western Railway saw a 25% drop in commuters on Tuesday.&nbsp;32.60 lakh passengers travelled on their suburban trains on Tuesday as compared to&nbsp;40.75 lakh on Monday, according to a spokesperson of the Western Railway. While the government does not want to halt the suburban train services, they have appealed to people to avoid any non-essential travel. The Railways also announced a hike in platform tickets to avoid overcrowding.&nbsp;

As fears of the coronavirus spread through the United States, casinos on the Las&nbsp;Vegas Strip, that are bustling with large crowds, have been totally empty. Everything from restaurants to hotels, gyms and spas were closed down &nbsp;following an unprecedented order from the Governor. Barricades, blocked walk-ways and chain fences were placed outside major attractions.&nbsp;

GoAir&nbsp;has come up with a unique initiative to prevent any inconvenience caused to passengers during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the&nbsp; &lsquo;Year Long Peace of Mind&rsquo; program, you do not have to cancel your flight ticket. Even if you don't show up, your PNR will be valid for the next one year and you can fly anytime. The offer applies to bookings made between&nbsp;&nbsp;1 March 2020 and 15&nbsp;April 2020. Passengers can avail this&nbsp;GoAir flight on any date between 15&nbsp;April 2020 and 15&nbsp;April 2021 but note that fare differences may apply.

According to early estimates, the Indian tourism industry could face a potential loss of over Rs 15,000 crores&nbsp;in foreign exchange because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has led to global travel restrictions and forced foreigners to cancel airline reservations and hotel bookings. The loss has been estimated by the&nbsp;The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) as per a Hindustan Times report, and it further says that the country has lost about 15 lakh foreign tourists in the month of March and April. According to another&nbsp;State Bank of India report, the economy&nbsp;may take nearly a 1% hit due to the travel ban and India could lose an estimated three million tourists in the calendar year 2020.&nbsp;

Hotel designed by Zaha Hadid all set to open to the public in Dubai

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