KEF Holding's 800-crore Wellness Resort's second phase construction begins
Calicut: The foundation laying ceremony of the second phase of the construction of the 800-crore Wellness Centre by KEF Holdings Dubai in Kerala’s Chelembra on a 30-acre land near Calicut Airport was held on Monday, March 28.
The event was attended by Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas and UAE Ambassador to India Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Banna.
Speaking at the event, the Kerala Tourism Minister offered all cooperation to the project calling it a first-of-its-kind project in the state. He also added that the project will pave way for Wellness Tourism in the state.
KEF Director Shabana Faizal, Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty, KEF Holdings Clinical Operations Officer Dr. Ravi also addressed the event.
“A holistic healthcare centre, the resort will offer an unparalleled experience that integrates modern medicine, Ayurveda, Tibetan medical practices and spiritual wellbeing” Faisal Kottikollon, founder of KEF Holdings said during the event.
He further confirmed that the first phase of the resort will be completed in March 2023 and the project will be completed by March 2024.
“The KEF Holdings is mainly targeting tourists from Europe and the Gulf countries through this medical tourism initiative. The proximity to the Kozhikode international airport will also be an added advantage to the venture, which is situated at Chelembra in the Malappuram district. The centre will be opened to the public on March 12, 2023, and the project is expected to be fully operational by 2024,” he said.
The resort's design is based on four factors air, water, food, and sun. The integrated clinical wellness resort is said to be the first of its kind venture.
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Attack on Indian-flagged merchant ship off Oman coast unacceptable: MEA
New Delhi (PTI): An Indian-flagged commercial vessel has come under attack off the coast of Oman but all its 14 crew members are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
It is not immediately known who carried out the strike on the vessel on Wednesday.
The MEA described the attack as "unacceptable".
"The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted," it said.
"All Indian crew on board are safe and we thank the Omani authorities for rescuing them," it said.
The MEA said India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided.
The vessel was sailing from Somalia and the strike triggered a fire that led to sinking of the vessel, it is learnt.
The crew members were rescued by Oman's Coast Guard and taken to Diba port.
At least two other Indian-flagged ships have been attacked since the war between the US and Iran began on February 28.
The latest attack came amid the fragile security situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
