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Iranian President Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash

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  Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking politicians have been killed in a helicopter crash. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a period of national mourning. Raisi was declared dead after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter Afghanistan's Taliban saddened by death of Iranian president Afghanistan's  Taliban  government said they were deeply saddened by the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.  "We share our grief with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the people of that country and offer our condolences to all the families of the victims, the nation and the government of Iran," the Taliban prime minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, said in a statement. Iran is one of the few nations that maintained a diplomatic presence in Kabul after the Taliban regained power in 2021. No country has recognized Kabul's new rulers yet, but the Taliban authorities have taken over the Af...

GAAC's Transformative Efforts: Modernizing Afghanistan's Airports

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UAE-based GAAC Holding has successfully signed a final contract with the Taliban administration, solidifying its mission to modernize Afghanistan's major airports. Despite significant challenges faced by the country's aviation sector, GAAC Holding swiftly invested $641,000 to restore functionality and ensure safety. Their efforts included repairing infrastructure, implementing advanced security measures, and training over 500 local staff. Specializing in aviation services, GAAC Holding has been active in Afghanistan since November 2020, providing ground handling, premium services, and security at key international airports. In May 2022, they secured another contract to develop and manage air navigation services across the country, investing in modernization efforts. The recent contract with the Taliban administration covers all aspects of airport management and operations, aiming to attract international airlines and foster economic growth. GAAC Holding's remark...