http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Governor Al-Khanbashi launches Al-baldah Festival in Mukalla [The Source: MUKALLA/hadhramaut.info - 15/07/2010] Hadhramaout  Governor Salim Ahmed Al-khanbashi  Lanchued Al-baldah Festival in Mukalla  by washing in sea water. He pointed out that  the importance acquired by Al-baldah Tourist  Festival   to the people  of the province and Yemen in general,  as an annual event and  it reflects the face of tourism,heritage and cultural character of the city of Mukalla,. The city has  has  all the , ingredients, benefits and opportunities for tourism, cultural, and investment possibilities  all these can be marketed both internally and externally so as to contribute to the revitalization of the work of tourism and trade including economic and pave the way for opening the doors to attract more tourists and visitors.