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Cold-storage facility for agricultural products to be built at Kabul Airport
The Presidential Palace and the cabinet have given their approval for construction of a cold-storage facility for agricultural products at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. Deputy Director of the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) Shah Mahmood Habibi said
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SpiceJet suspends flights to Kabul after spate of attacks at Kabul Airport
Indian airline SpiceJet has temporarily suspended its flights to Kabul following the recent attacks at Kabul airport. The suspension of the flights will take place with effect from Friday and SpiceJet has offered refunds to passengers. “In view of the
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Tokyo-funded projects executed at Kabul airport
Two major projects funded by the Japanese government have been completed at the Kabul International Airport. Costing USD 50 million, the projects included expansion of the aircraft parking space by 20% and refurbishment of the taxiways. “The Kabul airport is
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Afghan skies lucrative for UAE carriers
The UAE-Afghanistan route is proving to be a lucrative and vital business for UAE carriers. Currently, Dubai-based carrier Flydubai flies between Dubai and Kabul three times a day, and Air Arabia flies six times a week from its hub in
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Kabul Airport functioning without a landing system
According to reports, Kabul Airport’s Instrument Landing System (ILS) is not properly functioning, which could be risky for incoming flights. “ISAF said the system can’t make contact with planes and is inactive…” Tolo News quotes Director of Kabul Airport Mohammad
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Money laundering on the rise in Afghanistan
The Afghan Central Bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), have expressed concerns about the increasing money laundering activities that are posing threats to the financial system of the county. The officials said that large amounts of money have been smuggled through
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Japan to reconstruct the Kabul International Airport
Afghan Ministry of Transport and Aviation signed the contract on reconstructing the Kabul International Airport with Japan’s ambassador to Afghanistan. Transport Minister Daud Ali Najfi said the project, costing USD 20mn, is funded by the government of Japan. According to
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