You are on page 1of 45

issue no.

16 March/April/May 2013

Safi Airways
Introduces New Onboard

GHAZNI
Nominated as the Capital of Islamic

Produced by: iDesign Advertising Co

info

REDISCOVER
AFGHANISTAN

NORTH GATE
24/7 SECURE ACCOMMODATION

Kabul, Afghanistan

Welcome to North Gate


KABUL
TO DUBAI
DOUBLE DAILY FLIGHTS

KABUL
TO DELHI
FOUR FLIGHTS WEEKLY

KABUL TODAIL
HERAT
Y FLIGHTS

CONTACT US:
AFGHANISTAN +93 20 222 2222

For more information please contact North Gate at:

+937.95.988.830
+937.95.988.831
sales@c3po-ltd.com

UAE:+971 4 2951040
2

INDIA: +91 11 41600010 / 11

In-flight Magazine

www.safiairways.com

+937.959.994.627
+937.95.994.569
info@c3po-ltd.com

~ www.c3po-ltd.com ~ www.c3po-ltd.com ~ www.c3po-ltd.com ~ www.c3poIn-flight


-ltd.com
Magazine~ 3

info

Come, visit us again and help us serve you as always


We are enticing you
with an extra ordinary
offer on our rooms
Special promotional
room rates 35%
discount on single
room.

Even more Facilities !

Even more safety

Shamiana Restaurant
Shahista Coffee Shop
Moroccan View Restaurant
Temperature controlled building
Wi-fi Internet 27/7

NEW!!! 7 micron Abrasion


and Blast resistant Film from
3M all around the hotel building.
security protection,
24/7 CC TV monitoring
shuttered entrance

To make reservation, please


Address: Charrahi Ansari, Shahr-e-naw, Kabul
Email: reservation@safilandmarkhotelsuites.com
Call Us: 020-2203131

Cargo
Construction
Property & Contents
Group Personal Accident
Motor Fleet (Passenger & Commercial)

Political Violence

info

THIS place is for YOU

To Advertise Here
Call Us On
+9 3 ( 0 ) 7 9 9 4 4 6 5 6 0
idesign.af@gmail.com
marketing@idesign.af
w w w. i d e s i g n . a f

Like Us On Facebook

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine


6

In-flight Magazine

content

message

Contents

Chairman Message

9 MESSAGE
Chairman Message

Dear Valued Passenger,


Welcome on Board Safi Airways...f

14 INFO
Safi Airways

Introduces New Onboard Services in


Business & Economy Class...

22 HISTORICAL
Ghazni

Nominated as the Capital of Islamic


Culture in 2013...

30 ECONOMIC
A Decade of Banking in Afghanistan

After the collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001,


Afghanistan began a new phase in its...a

36 ECONOMIC
THE YOUNG TRADERS UNION

After thirty years of war and insecurity, Afghanistan is in the process of reconstructing...

Like Us On Facebook

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine


Produced by

Telephone No
+93 799 44 65 60
+971 50 74 28 27 3
Email
idesign.af@gmail.com
in-flight@idesign.af
Website
www.idesign.af
8

In-flight Magazine

44 INFO
A Moment with the Disabled

Safis In- flight magazine took an in depth view of the


lives of the disabled people recently. More than...

Chief Editor:
Said Zahid Danial
Editors:
Pro. Hazin & Naeem Mohamoor
Creative Director: iDesign Advertising Company
Graphic Disigners: Zia Sultani & Rohullah Kabir
Translator:
Younus Negah
Graphic Assisstant: Said Rashed Sadat
Reporter:
Jawid Rostapor
Marketing:
iDesign Advertising Company

For Advertising Call Us On: +93 799 44 65 60

Dear Valued Passenger,


Welcome on Board Safi Airways. It is our pleasure to serve
you and we hope you will enjoy a memorable flight with us.
Our multilingual staff is committed in making your journey
as comfortable as possible. Safety and service excellence is
our utmost priority and we are improving every day. Our
aircrafts are modern and we operate out of Afghanistan with
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requirements and
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) regulation
compliance. Fulfilling our passengers expectations with
regard to World Class commercial aviation is our goal for
the year 2013 and 2014. I strongly believe Afghanistan and
Safi Airways are on route to great opportunities as we are
positioned at the cross roads of the Silk Route. We have come
a long way in a relatively short time. Safi Airways was
founded in the year 2006 and established itself as
Afghanistans privately owned international airline, filling
the market gap for a friendly, affordable airline that does not
compromise on safety, and in doing so bridging Afghanistan
to the rest of the world. Today Safi Airways operates to a
couple of destinations, from our hub in Kabul. Plans are
ongoing with hopes of expanding to more destinations in the
coming year. These are volatile times for the global aviation
industry with high fuel prices, global economic slowdown
and demand and supply mismatch in our region, and in order
to beat our competition we will make fundamental changes
to our operating system, and compete with innovative ideas
and processes. We are proud of being an Afghan airline and
have won the confidence of the travelling public as their first
choice for air travel to and from Kabul. I would like to thank
you for flying Safi Airways and we hope your experience is a
good one and hope to see you on board another Safi Airways
flight soon.
Sincerely,

Ghulam Hazrat Safi


Chairman of Safi Group
In-flight Magazine

message

Ladies and Gentlemen, Salam!


This is the 16th edition of Safi in- Flight magazine; the magazine is complementary for all our passengers onboard. We have come a long way and we
have been making improvements on every issue for the betterment of the
magazine. I and my colleagues have tried to present you different informative, scientific and social topics in this issue so that you will effectively pass
your valuable time and get entertained by reading our magazine. Our vision
is to focus on happenings in Afghanistan in giving our valued readers an indepth analysis of reality on the ground. My team and I have dedicated all our
efforts in producing a quality magazine for you, if you have any suggestions
or advice, please let me know. You can contact me on idesign.af@gmail.com
Your support and corporation is highly appreciated, if you have any
good storys which you feel will be informative to our passengers, let us
know. We will do our best to accommodate them in our future issues.
On behalf of my team, we wish you a safe and memorable flight with SafiAirways.
Sincerely yours
Said Zahid Danial
Chief Editor

Like Us On Facebook

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine

10 In-flight Magazine

SAFI BROTHER COMPANY


The largest dealer of iron & steel
bar varity with international
standard certificates from
the famous companies

0
6
Grade
Address: Salang Watt infront of old Inhesarat Kabul Afghanistan
Contact: 020 777 77 77 / E-mail: kabulsteel@safiglobal.com

info

info

Safi Airways Introduces New Onboard


Services in Business & Economy Class

Safi Airways is in the process of introducing a new standard in its business & economy class in-flight catering service. This is

the vision of Mr. Florencio Rhency Padilla, the new In-Flight Services and Catering Manager at Safi Airways. Mr. Padilla, believes in quality and excellence for SafiAirways valued clientele and hopes to roll out the new service standard by the end of May.
Flight attendants were busy going through the motions of attaining excellence in various disciplines of catering and presentation. When we visited Mr. Padilla at the Safi Airways training facility in Dubai he was busy training the flight attendants with new service procedures and equipment. When you think of fine dining, you may think of a classy restaurant
in a 5 star hotel, where hostesses are there to anticipate your needs and serve you exquisite food on delicate chinaware.
Now with this vision in mind, imagine if you could have the same experience at 40,000 feet in the air above sea level.
Thats Mr. Padillas vision for Safi Airways. Mr. Padilla is a true professional with a wealth of expertise in premium

14

In-flight Magazine

airline service development, and having facilitated many airlines


in achieving prestigious service excellence awards, Mr. Padilla
has been given the task of completely overhauling the existing
onboard services at Safi Airways. This is to ensure that Safi Airways customers receive only the best in-flight dining and customer service experience whenever they fly on board Safi Airways.
Mr. Padilla accepts the task at hand and is committed to bringing
a new ambiance in its business and economy class cabins. Onboard services are not just about delicious food and fine cutlery,
but it is how flight attendants will pay close attention to small details that really matter to our customers. One thing that passengers
will notice with the new service is how our flight attendants make
each passenger feel comfortable throughout the flight. They will
make a delayed flight look pleasant, and turn all possible challenging situations into an opportunity to showcase their professionalism, friendliness, & expertise in providing excellent customer
service. In order to achieve this vision of delivering the highest
possible standards of customer service, all Safi Airways flight attendants have gone through an intensive service training program
where all aspects of service and hospitality have been covered.
There is a high emphasis on how to exceed guest expectations
and how to pay attention to the small details of service. This is

what will set Safi Airways apart from


its competition in the region and stay on
top as a leader in the full service category. Business class passengers will
be welcomed with our very own Safi
Airways signature drink, and be able to
enjoy a selection of carefully prepared
canaps with refreshing beverages,
tempting appetizer selections, local
and international main courses and a
choice of delectable desserts served on
fine China and glassware. Passengers
seated in economy class will enjoy the
best of local and international cuisines,
made fresh daily and prepared to the
highest standards. At Safi Airways we
welcome you as our valued customers.
Staying true to the best in Afghan hospitality, we promise that we will make
your Safi Airways flight as memorable
one. We look forward to welcoming
on board Safi Airways. Bon apptit

In-flight Magazine

15

info

info

GET CONNECTED TO SUPER FAST RELIABLE INTERNET


STARTING FROM 1,855 AFN* ANYWHERE IN AFGHANISTAN

1,8
55
AF
N

Safi Airways

Conducts Sales & Marketing Training

Safi Airways conducted a sales & marketing training course for its Kabul & Heart
staff recently. The main aim was to train Afghani frontline staff in professional sales &
marketing disciplines. The course was well
received and conducted with audio visual
aids. The training course was focused on the
central question; Who is my customer and
what are his needs & wants? The course
also covered SWOT analysis, PESTEL
analysis, BCG Growth Share and the Ansoff
matrix. As said by Naeem Mahamoor, marketing manager; Training is a critical aspect
of our operations today. Product and service
knowledge is vital for all employees in the
airline. Understanding our USPs (Unique

Selling Points) in comparison to our competition is vital in order to make the best use of
strengths unique to Safi Airways. A trained
employee will be able to communicate to our
valued customers the positives of using our
services; as we maintain stringent international safety and service standards, and add
value to our service and create a friendly and
professional ambiance on board our aircraft.
All these attributes will be communicated to
the general public through our frontline staff
members and our travel trade partners. We
are planning many more training modules
for our employees this year. Employees will
be trained, natured and guided in maintaining
Safi standards in the air and on the ground.

Contact your local service provider for further details.


*Packages start from as low as 1,855 AFN
YahClick Satellite Broadband is a game-changing service that is:
High-performance Reliable Wide-reaching Affordable
Terms and Conditions apply. Packages vary.

BROADBAND EVERYONE

www.yahsat.com/yahclick
www.etisalat.af | +93 788 322 200
www.neda.af | +93 779 070707 | +93 779 090909
16

In-flight Magazine

facebook.com/yahclickservice

twitter.com/yahclickservice

In partnership with

youtube.com/yahsatofficial

In-flight Magazine

17

interview

interview

A SNAPSHOT
INTO THE LIFE
OF A TRUE
AFGHAN
Name: Haji Wahidullah
Job: Chef
Experience: 10 years
Monthly Income: 1500 USD

18

In-flight Magazine

Safi In Flight Magazine interviewed Chef. Wahidullah from Safi land Mark Hotel Kabul, Chef Wahidullah is an extraordinary individual who has gone
through a lot which normal people do not experience. He has worked as a cook for the last 25 years.
Like millions of Afghans, he left Afghanistan during the three decade war, and was not privileged to
obtain a higher education. He was able to learn the
culinary art of cooking in Iran, where he took refuge during the war. Like many other Afghans, Wahidullah returned to Afghanistan after the collapse
of the Taliban regime. Chef Wahidullah spoke to
our correspondent in detail of his ordeal in life and
how he has adjusted to life in Afghanistan today.
I started working when I was in grade eight. I
was only 16 years old, but felt very much responsible towards my family. I dont know, maybe it
was the result of emigration and being away from
the home country. Whatever the reason, that feeling
determined my destiny and job. Since then I knew
what to do. Becoming the head Chef, didnt come
easy. Chef Wahidullah explained how he previously
worked in famous Iranian hotels. He started from the
bottom and climbed up. He has gained a vast degree
of expertise in preparing different types of food and
has trained dozens of cooks. He knows the day to
day routine of a chef, common mistakes made in the
kitchen and questions that he face from the management and his team. The Safi Land Mark Hotel caters
to both foreign and domestic guests and Chef Wahidullah is equal to the task of providing top quality local and international cuisines. His specialties
include13 varieties of Afghani kebab, and more than
ten styles of rice dishes. We asked the Chef, in your
professional carrier whats the best thing you can
recall? The Chef has an admiration for one kitchen
with a particular glow, the Shayista Dubai restaurant. I worked for more than one and half years in
Shayista Dubai, a Restaurant in Dubai. I have a lot

of memories from there and I felt happy that such


a beautiful restaurant was owned by Afghans and
that I was preparing Afghan dishes for my countrymen. At the Shayista Dubai Restaurant we had ten
cooks, from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Philippines and
some other countries. The memories will take a long
time to fade away. We worked as a team and put up a
good culinary display in showcasing the best of our
cuisine. Chef did a stint in Nimroz Province working for a local hotel, but soon after he came to Kabul and joined Safi Landmark Hotel. I work in the
kitchen. I am used to this job and cannot leave it. I
can also find a job somewhere else but i feel more
comfortable here, because it is well organized and
I am used to the environment and people here. We
work in a friendly environment and co-operate with
each other. We asked the Chef on his opinion of
what is happening around him in his work place and
also in Afghanistan as a whole. Yes, It is said that
humans are politicians by nature. It doesnt mean
that we should get involved in politics, but it is a part
of human character to think and talk about politics.
Politics is important in any country, not just Afghanistan, but it is especially important for us to be alert,
about what is happening in our country as it is going
through a transition, and the decisions made today
can impact us tomorrow. However, having said that,
it is more important for us to carry out our own jobs
to the best of our ability in order for the country to
move forward. We need to be loyal to our people and
the nation. In any position and job, we should fulfill
our responsibilities and work for the future of our
country. Three years ago I performed Hajj. When I
came back from Hajj, I felt different, everything was
new for me and there were more commitments and
concerns in my heart regarding the purpose of life
in this world. I have realized the principles and significance of hajj and the guidance of God almighty.
This is only a material world and a test for us for the

In-flight Magazine

19

interview

info

next world, which is internal. I have promised myself to live a simple life as per the preachings of Prophet Mohammed
(PBUH) and do good to the needy and be a true Muslim and set a example for others to follow. Chef Wahidullah, believes that the future of Afghanistan will depend on education. When asked about his aspirations towards higher education
he replied; My generation was deprived of education due to the decades of war. In Iran it was too hard to go to university.
The current situation is better than before and people should utilize the existing opportunities, for the best. The educational
situation is improving. Families should try their utmost to educate their children. I also have three children and always try
to educate them. The future of Afghanistan is in the hands of our younger generation. Chef Wahidullah closed the interview with us with a smiling face: I wish there will be lasting peace in our country, so that our children will live in a peaceful environment and have a bright future. I request all Afghanis to join hands in building a stable and strong Afghanistan.

ADVERTISE
HERE
0799 44 65 60
idesign.af@gmail.com

20 In-flight Magazine

In-flight Magazine

21

info

info

GHAZNI
Nominated as the
Capital of Islamic
Culture in 2013

Ghazni (Pashto/Persian: - azn; historically known as / aznn and / azna) is a


city in central-east Afghanistan with a population
of about 141,000 people. The country is situated on
a highland at 7,280 feet above sea level. Ghazni is
considered to be more like a town by international
standards, and serves as the capital of Ghazni Province. It is linked by a highway with Kandahar to the
southwest, Kabul to the northeast, and Gardez and
Khost to the east. The foundation stone of the Ghazni
International Airport was laid in April 2012 which
aims to be operational this year. The famous Moroccan travelling scholar, Ibn Battuta, visiting Ghazni in
1333 writes: We travelled thence to Parwan, where
I met the amir Buruntayh. He treated me well and
wrote to his representatives at Ghazna enjoining
them to show me honour. We went on to the village
of Charkh [Charikar], it being now summer, and
from there to the town of Ghazna. This is the town
of the famous warrior-sultan Mahmud ibn Sabuktagin, one of the greatest of rulers, who made frequent
raids into India and captured cities and fortresses
there. His grave is in this city and is surmounted by
a hospice. The greater part of the town is in ruins
and nothing but a fraction of it remains, though it
was once a large city. It has an exceedingly cold climate, and the inhabitants move from it in the cold
season to Qandahar, a large and prosperous town
22

In-flight Magazine

three nights journey from Ghazna, but I did not visit


it Ibn Battuta, 1304 1369 One thousand years
ago, Ghazni was the center of the greatest civilization of the time in the region. It was the capital of an
Islamic Empire during the rule of Sultan Mahmud
Ghaznawi (reigned 9981030). Sultan Mahmud, the
greatest Muslim king of his time was ruling a big part
of Asia from Ghazni. Since then, Ghazni has gone
through difficult times and it has eroded into a remote and forgotten town. Only limited numbers of
monuments remain, just a shadow of the previously
thriving capital. Since 2009, Ghazni has come under
the spotlight of the Islamic Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and this organization has named the city as the Capital of Islamic
Culture in 2013. This is considered a great achievement for the city and people of Ghazni. The ISESCO
decision also portrays a positive picture of Afghanistan to the world at a time when they usually hear the
news of war and insecurity from the war torn nation.
The Headquarters of Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), is based
in Morocco. The organization selects three cities
every year from Islamic countries as the Capital
of Islamic Culture. From a number of nominations it was decided that one city form North Africa, one from Arabia and another from Central
and Southern Asian will be selected. This year

from South and Central Asia, Ghazni was selected.


Based on the ISESCO decision, Ghazni was officially given the title in an inauguration ceremony
held on the 13th of April, 2013. High ranking Afghan authorities including cabinet members MPs,
ISESCO representative, representatives of Islamic countries which included Iran, Tunisia and
United Arabic Emirate (UAE) participated in the
ceremony. At the inauguration ceremony, President Karzais message was read by his advisor Mr.
Nematullah Shahrani. The president congratulated
the people of Afghanistan for the nomination of
Ghazni as the Capital of Islamic Culture. He insisted in his message that the cultural and historic
heritages in the country belong to the whole nation
and everyone should try to preserve its heritages.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sayed Makhdom Rahin, the Minister of Information and Culture delivered a speech in
the ceremony and said: Ghazni was a glorious city
and once a big part of the Asia was ruled from here.
Ghazni and Sultan Mahmud Ghaznawi are portrayed
as one. During Sultan Mahmuds rule, Ghazni was
the biggest center of the Islamic world. Now after
one thousand years, the name of this city is again remembered and it has gained the title of Capital of the
Islamic Culture. He stated the magnificence of this
city and the nomination of Ghazni creates hopes for
the future and it is expected that once again the world
will see the city as the home of Farokhi Sistani.
Ghazni will be remembered forever in history. The
government of Afghanistan and ISESCO are making

great progress in restoring the city in preserving its


rightful place in history. Honorable Minister, Mr. Rahin stated The celebration revives the memories of
Ferdawsi in the minds of cultural activists and artists
of this region and Dari speakers. It is believed that the
famous Persian poet Ferdawsi and Shahnama lived in
Ghazni under the rule of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznawi.
Their collection of poetry was presented to Sultan
Mahmud. Today Ghazni, Sultan Mahmud, Ferdawsi
and Shahnama are remembered with great honor.
Minister Rahin stated; Six years ago when it was
announced that Ghazni city will be named as the
Capital of Islamic Culture in 2013, the government of Afghanistan tried its best to change the
face of the city. Though some monuments are now
rehabilitated, the achievements are not satisfactory. The Minister of Information and Culture
of Iran suggested that Nishabur and Ghazni cities
should be announced as sister cities. Ghazni City
Ghazni was founded sometime in the distant past
as a small market-town and is mentioned by Ptolemy. In the 6th century BC, the city was conquered
by the Achaemenid king, Cyrus II, and incorporated into the Persian Empire. It was subsequently incorporated into the empire of Alexander the
Great in 329 BC and called Alexandria in Opiana.
Ghazni was a thriving Buddhist center up until the 7th
century. In 683 AD, Arab armies brought Islam to the
region and many refused to accept the new religion.
Yaqub Saffari from Zaranj conquered the city in the
late 9th century. Ghazni and Ghaznavid Ghazni later

In-flight Magazine

23

news

info

became the dazzling capital of the Ghaznavid Empire,


which encompassed much of northern India, Persia and
Central Asia. In the 11th century, Ghazni was the most
important center of Persian literature. This was the result of the cultural policy of the Sultan Mahmud, who
assembled a circle of scholars, philosophers, and poets
around his throne in support of his claim to the royal
status in the country. The following poets Fardawsi
Towsi, Farokhi Sistani, Ansori Balkhi, Asjudi Marwzi,
Manshori Samarqandi, Kesayi Marwzi, Aburaihan
Albiruni, Abulfazl Baihaqi and dozens of other poets
and writers who transformed Ghazni into the center of
Islamic civilization of that time. There were about one
thousand madrasas in Ghazni and thousands of scholars administering them and inculcating Islamic values,
culture and customs to the inhabitants residing in the
city. Therefore Ghazni is an important place in the history of Islam. Existing tombs, minarets and shrines of
Ghazni remind us about the glorious times of science,
arts, literature and crafts which were created in the city.
The Political Geography of Ghaznavid Emperor
Kings of Ghazni built the strongest Islamic Empire
which ruled the region for several centuries. They expended the geographical dimension of their kingdom
and introduced Islam to neighboring regions in Sindh,
Lahore, Laknoh and beyond. It is documented in history
books that the Baghdad Caliph named Sultan Mahmud
Ghaznawi was The Great Sultan of Islam. Many
lasting works in Dari literature were created during the
Ghaznavid era. The works of Abu Ali Sina Balkhi, the
great works of Ansurulmahali Kaikawoos and Abu Sahid Abulkhair, the creative works of Manuchahri, Baihaqi history, Shahnama of Ferdawsi and hundreds of
other poetry and literature works were created during
the Ghaznavid era under the impression of the Ghaznawid cultural movement. Ghazni Minarets This city has
also nourished hundreds of great poets, philosophers,
writers, cosmographers, and established one thousand
madrasas during the Ghaznavid time, in comparison
today, there are only 39 public and 11 private schools
in that city. The first Ghazni University was opened
in 2009 with three departments. In 2010 a library
was established with the financial support of USAID.
There are historical sites in Ghazni: Ghazni Arg (palace), Ghazni Minarets, Sultan Masud Place, Sabugtagin Tomb, Sultan Mahmud Tomb, Sanayi Ghaznawi
Tomb, Tape-e-Serdar, Bagh-e-Pirozi, Bagh-e- Hazar
Derakht and many more. We in Afghanistan believe
that the selection of Ghazni as the Capital of Islamic
Culture can help build the image of Afghanistan and
portray to the world a positive picture of the country.

24 In-flight Magazine

AFGHANISTAN TO BUILD FIVE AIRPORTS


According the International Standards

he Ministry of Transport and Aviation of Afghanistan has announced that the government will build five
international airports in five provinces. Mr. Dawood Ali
Najafi, the Minister of Transport and Aviation said: The
work on Daikundi, Bamyan, Ghazni, Nimroz and Khost
airports is underway and it will be intensified during the
Spring season. These projects will be funded through the
development budget of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation. According to Minister Najafi, the construction of
those airports will be completed in three years and the total
cost will be 30 million USD. In recently years, the Afghan
government has refurbished a couple of airports according
to international standards. Herat international airport was
renovated by the government last year with the financial
support of the international community. Currently, Herat
airport is an international airport. Many more airports require enhancements and development in order to build a
network for air transportation within the country, which is
key to its infrastructure and economic development. Airports which are not asphalted exist in some of the proposed
locations like Bamyan and Nimroz, however modern infrastructure is required, along with asphalted runways.
Once these five airports are in operation and there will be
scheduled frequency between the provinces of Daikundi,
Bamyan, Ghazni, Nimroz and Khost, we anticipate that
rapid development will take place between the provinces.
Trade and commerce will flourish and accessibility will
be unproblematic. For instance Bamyan and Daikundi are
remote, mountainous and cold places, where it is difficult
to go by road during winter. Once the airports are in operation traffic will flow throughout the year and will create a
vibrant economy with new revenue streams developing

with these places becoming newly accessible. The private


aviation companies warmly welcome the initiative to construct new airports. Most of the aviation companies are
not able to operate to the provinces because they dont
have the basic infrastructure for commercial flights. In the
event of commercial operations being possible, it will be
a viable business proposition to operate scheduled flights.
Current Afghan aviation companies fly to Herat, Qandahar, Balkh, Helmand, Uruzgan, Ghore, Faryab and Badakhshan provinces with the existing infrastructure. Mr.
Khan Jan Alkozai, deputy chairman of the Afghanistan
Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) told Safis
In Flight Magazine: The ACCI appreciates the governments initiative, because this is the kind of development
that will prompt private investment. The construction of
these airports will enhance businesses development in the
aviation spectrum in Afghanistan. Mr. Alkozai, also stated; After the bulk of international forces pull out in 2014,
international flights will decrease. Domestic travel will increase as the trend of travel is fast growing in the country
and we have to be prepared for the transition. We have
a long way to go and with determination and hard work
we will overcome all obstacles in achieving our vision.
Afghanistan being a land locked country with a difficult
terrain and should look at improving its air transport capability in the domestic and international transportation sector. This will eliminate long delays in transporting people
and goods from one place to another and also eliminate
security concerns. Today, Kabul, Balkh, Herat and Qandahar provinces are being serviced with passenger and
cargo operations by domestic and international flights.
In-flight Magazine

25

info

MEDIA PLA
CEMENT

info

BIL

LBO
AR

C
U
D

O
R
P

MONITORING

3D
+93 0 799 446 560
info@idesign.af
idesign.af@gmail.com

26

In-flight Magazine

SERVIC

TI
A
IM

MA
R

KE

TIN

RENT &

S
N
O

ES

TV COMMERCIALS

AN

TIO

In-flight Magazine 27

info

info

Todays Afghan
W o m e n

The Afghan women play an important role in the


community. For decades, women have been held
in high esteem and have contributed for the benefit
of the ethnic communities and society as a whole in
Central Asia. History has recorded many great personalities who are even today seen in high regard.
During the Taliban regime in Afghanistan however, women activity was curtailed and women
faced discrimination which was against Islam, Afghan history and their cultural norms. Women were
banned from working and deprived from education.
Afghan women now enjoy the freedom as prior to
the dark days of the Taliban and they are seen today in the forefront of all development activities from politics to media, judiciary, business,
28

In-flight Magazine

sports and even part of the Afghan security forces.


Women also actively participate in international
sports and have made Afghanistan proud of their
achievements by winning medals and accolades in
the last decade. In the 2004 Olympics held in Greece,
Ms. Rubina Jalali and Ms. Fahima Razayee participated in Judo, proudly representing their country.
Ms. Rubina Jalali also participated in the Beijing
Olympics of 2008. In the London 2012 Olympics,
Ms. Tahmina Kohistani participated in the 100 meters event. The country lacks sports facilities with
10,000 athletes and 500 of them are females participating in 23 events. Mr. Sami Darayee, an official of
the Afghanistan Olympic Committee stated to Safi
In-Flight Magazine: The total number of female

participants is around 3,000. Afghan women have won


medals in Taekwondo, Karate, Woosho, Judo, Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Boxing. The government has set up many schools, universities, vocational
training centers and provides incentives for women in
encouraging them to qualify in different fields with the
vision of uplifting its shattered society. In the Afghan
culture it is the mother who natures and guides the
children and a mother with an educational background
will be the key in guiding the future generations. Today, many women are in the forefront and run their own
business from SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) to
big enterprises with a local and international footprint.
Women also head many womens rights organizations
to promote womens rights and educate them of their
rights and where they belong as per their religious and
social values. Many women have also taken to politics and there are more than fifty registered political
parties in Afghanistan with many female members.
The provincial councils consist of 420 seats and 124
seats are occupied by women. The Lower House of
Parliament consists of 249 members and 67 of them
are women who are elected from the provinces. In the
Upper House of Parliament, out of the 26 members, 3
are women. The portfolios for womens affairs, public
health and labor, and social affairs are held by them.
The Senate consists of 102 members and 27 of them
are women. Madam Habiba Sarabi is the first female
Afghan Provincial and District Governor of Bamyan
Province; there are many female district governors and
mayors in the country. Eight women are among the
68 members of the High Peace Council. HE Manija
Bakhtari is Afghanistans Ambassador to Norway. She
is a professor and a well known journalist. The Armed
forces and Police have recruited around 1,000 women
to their ranks. Majority of them work in non combat
areas and medical services. However, there are women
in Afghanistans Special Forces and commando units.
As per General Zaher Azimi, the spokesperson of the
Defense Minister some of the female army officers
participate in house searches during night raids. The
total strength of the Police force is around 150,000
personnel and 1,500 of them are women, stated Ms.
Sediq Sediqi the spokesman of the Minister of Interior
226 female officers and 1,272 female patrol officers
are employed by the Ministry of Interior. In the Judiciary currently there are 186 women working in courts
around the country. 500 women work at attorney offices. Womens rights activists recently called upon the
government to increase the number of women judges
and attorneys and also have called on President Karzai
to assign a woman as a member of the High Court.

The High Court comprises of nine members. The existence of a woman in the highest judiciary position
will be supportive in addressing womens concerns
and grievances. Mr. Abdullah Fahim, Deputy Minister of Public Health stated; There are 6,000 doctors in Afghanistan which include the government
and private sector and 1,000 of them are female. We
also have an additional 6,800 female nurses in the
country. In the government health sector the number
of doctors in Afghanistan is 2,119 and 633 of them
are women. Most of the women medical specialists
work in the gynecology field. According to unofficial figures published in the media, the population
of Afghanistan is approximately 30 million and it is
estimated that around 8 million of Afghan citizens are
illiterate. Women make up 60% of illiterate people in
the nation. The Ministry of Education states that there
are 700,000 teachers in the country and 200,000 of
them are female. Mr. Amanullah Iman, speaker of the
Ministry of Education told Safi In-Flight Magazine:
According to the studies of the Ministry of Education, 9.5 million children go to school and 4 million of
them are female. There is a long way for us to go. In
450 districts there is no female teacher. In 159 districts
there is no female student in high schools, and around
3 million children in the country cannot go to school
and majority of them are girls. 470 schools are closed
in southern provinces because of the security situation. 300,000 children are deprived of their education rights there, and again majority of them are girls.
Mr. Azim Noorbakhsh, the speaker of the Ministry
of Higher Education stated; There are 3,500 university lecturers and 500 of them are women, and
out of 100,000 university students, 20,000 of them
are female. Paktika and Uruzgan provinces have
no female students in the universities; Laghman,
Kuner, Ghore, Farah, Helmand and Panjshir provinces have less than a 100 university students each.
In the media industry more than 60,000 employees
work, 95% of them are employed by the private media as journalists. According to Nai, from the Free
Media Organization, there are 2,400 female journalists around the country. Women have demonstrated extraordinary interest for media related jobs.
In the movies industry, 10% of artists are female.
Female cinema artists have won regional and international awards. However, there are only 20 female
movie producers in the country which is a very low
number considering the population of the country.
It is obvious that Afghanistan has a long way to go in the
empowerment of women in the nation, but it is equally obvious that progress is being made, by a country
taking the right steps, on the path to a brighter future.
In-flight Magazine 29

info

info

A DECADE OF BANKING
IN AFGHANISTAN

After the collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001, Afghanistan began a new phase in its history, where the
country experienced a transition into a market economic system, being dominated by the private sector,
whilst creating new opportunities for the once war torn
nation. According to the national bank of Afghanistans
statistics in 2004, there were about 300 million USD
deposits in the private and government banks; and in
2011 the total deposits increased to 4.5 billion USD.
The Central Bank, with the cooperation of the
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) and a group of bankers recently organized a roundtable conference, whereby discussing the way forward in the private banking sector.
Afghanistan has come a long way, making significant inroads in the banking sector as per recent
studies conducted by the Ministry of Finance and
the nations Central Bank, however more work is
needed to propel the Afghan banking systems into
30 In-flight Magazine

the modern era. The Minister of Finance Mr. Hazrat Omer Zakhil Wal, stated; There is a shortage
of banking and finance professionals in the banking and finance sector, which is a major challenge.
The ministry plans to organize short and long-term
training programs for local bankers, whereby creating awareness of modern banking. This process
has already been included in our development plan,
which we hope to implement soon. Mr. Noorullah
Delaweri, the president of the Central Bank said;
Based on the analysis of the last ten years of banking, we have developed plans and programs for the
next ten years, so that the banking system in Afghanistan will be modernized in order to address the
needs of our customers. Studies are underway in this
regard. We have also learned from the Kabul Bank
crisis and we are working on stringent banking regulations in order to avoid such situations in the future.
According to the Central Bank, during last ten

years, thirteen private banks and three government


commercial banks have established operations.
The Azizi Bank, Maiwand Bank, Afghanistan International Bank, Bakhter Bank and Ghazanfar
Bank are the major private banks who also operate branch offices in other provinces of the country. The increase of deposits show a considerable
development, however paramount challenges are
being faced due to the lack of a modern banking structure and modernization is a dire necessity.
Mr. Mohammad Qurban Haqjo, CEO of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI)
told Safi In Flight Magazine: Though we are in
the infancy of banking in Afghanistan and in the process of modernization, the achievements have been
satisfactory and the Ministry of Finance and the
Central Bank are planning the modernization of the
banking sector in overcoming the current banking
requirements which is growing at a healthy phase.
Modernization will pave the way for banks to compete with their international competitors. Mr. Haqjo
also stated; During last decade banking was not regulated and a bank was consequently terminated. The
Banks failure raised questions regarding the Central
Banks governance and implementation of regulations
in the banking industry of Afghanistan; however
private banks still enjoy the trust of the people and
have gained a large market share in the last decade.
Today many Afghans patronize the private banks.

ADVERTISE
HERE
0799 44 65 60
idesign.af@gmail.com

Mr. Hamidullah Faroqi, a lecturer from the economic department of the Kabul University stated; The
banking sector is a critical component of economy
and needs to be regulated to global standards and this
needs to be done with urgency. Customer confidence
has to be gained in the private and government banks
in order to attract investment in to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan will soon join the WTO (World Trade Organization) as per Minister Anwerul Haq Ahadi, the
Minister of Commerce. The Ministry has activated
the process and anticipates all requirements required
to be fulfilled by the end of the year. Once Afghanistan joins the WTO, it will create opportunities for
international commerce and investment in Afghanistan for both local and international entrepreneurs,
as the country needs to attract investment, expertise
and know how in all sectors. Afghanistan has been
included as an observer at the WTO since 2004 and
representatives have been regularly participating in
the meetings of the organization. Currently the WTO
has 157 member countries and the number is growing
Mr. Kawoos Behzad and Mr. Morsal Ahmadi, students of economics in Kabul University told Safi
in-flight magazine: The banking system standardization to international standards is a necessity, in order to gain customer confidence in
Afghanistan, and put us on the world map as a
credible business partner for trade and commerce.

info

info

Statistics show that female participation in economic


activities has increased in recent years and it is hoped
that with the governments support the handicraft industry in Afghanistan will grow, thereby providing
self sustainment to many households. Currently 760
companies are managed by women and a great majority of these companies are in the handicraft industry.
Madam Husn Banu Ghazanfer, the Minister of Womens Affairs is confident that enhancements in the handicraft industry will come through government support.
She says that the government should create the medium in bridging the gap between Afghan handicraft and
the international market. The minister adds: The ministry of womens affairs is in the process of preparing
a plan to support and promote womens businesses.
Madam Bibi Shirin Akbari, a businesswoman who
participated in the expo stated on behalf of her colleagues: We have to create a permanent market and
system with policies and process for the handicraft industry and guidance so that there will be a market for
our handicraft in the international spectrum. This will
give satiability to the producers of these products and

sustainability right throughout the year. Currently we


have to wait for an exhibition of this nature to exhibit our
work and make a sale, which is highly unproductive.
Officials of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce
and Industries (ACCI) are too in concurrence that
a quick solution has to be found to promote and
strengthen self sustainment in the handicraft industry which is monopolized by women in Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA)
and the Afghanistan Export Promotion Agency
(AEPA) have programs of similar nature, which provide international investment support, with the vision of improving these businesses. It will be a good
idea to bring all these agencies under one umbrella
in creating a platform in developing the handicraft
industry and support self sustainment as a whole.
Afghan handicraft was held in high esteem in the past,
however three decades of war has crippled the industry and is now being revived and hopes it will flourish
once again to its glories days, and grow from strength
to strength, creating self employment and sustainment to small and medium enterprises in Afghanistan.

Afghan Handicrafts Proved a Major


Success at the Spring Expo 2013

The Afghan womens handicraft exhibition which was organized by the Afghan Womens Business Federation recently in Kabul to celebrate the New Year, was a major success. Afghans from different provinces and all walks of
life thronged through the expo, among them many foreign diplomats and NGOs. The Afghan Womens Business
Federation, having spearheaded the expo is keen to localize and internationalize their handicraft and urge for support
and guidance in doing so. High quality traditional cloths, cosmetics, toys, jewelry and embroidery were the major
items on display in the exhibition. Mr. Anwerulahaq Ahadi, the Minister of Commerce and Industries was the guest
speaker at the inauguration ceremony. He stated: I am proud to be here today and have seen the displays which are
of quality and unique to Afghanistan. This is a good beginning and I thank the organizers for putting up a good show,
some of items on display are truly up to international standards and will be sort after in the international market.
This exhibition will encourage female entrepreneurs to improve their business and also gives them a platform to address their issues, such as quality, expertise, market requirements and finding distribution. It will also give them the
opportunity to discuss collectively with the relevant authorities and find solutions to their grievances and become
successful in their business ventures.

32

In-flight Magazine

In-flight Magazine 33

Roshan 3G now
available in Kabul

info

play this game


with your partner

Test your eyes and mind


Count how many times your favorite person appears
among these portraits

unlimited experiences

To activate sms 3G to 555


For further information visit www.roshan.af

Enjoy amazing 3G data


bundle offers from Roshan.

Plaese share and let us know your favorite @ idesign.af@gmail.com

In-flight Magazine 35

info

THE YOUNG
TRADERS UNION

After thirty years of war and insecurity, Afghanistan is in the process of reconstructing and establishing regulations from last 11 years. Life is getting back to normal and there is a huge drive
in search of expertise and knowhow in the country. The government is focusing its attention primarily on the education and training sector, as human capital is fundamental for future economic
growth in the country. During the last ten years, billions of US Dollars has been invested by the
government and private sector in building the basic infrastructure such as institutions and schools.
The country is now gearing itself to take its initiative to the next stage and wants to enhance its
institutions, whereby creating the path for improved self sustainment through systematic process
and development of the trade and commerce sector. The young traders of Afghanistan have set up
their own forum to voice their concerns and lobby for standards in establishing presidency in the
chamber of commerce of Afghanistan. This move is a major step and a healthy move towards a
free market economy. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) have collaborated with other government agencies in providing support and co-operation for the newly
36

In-flight Magazine

info

established Young Traders Union in Kabul. The chamber states the establishment
of the union is a very important step for
the improvement of trade and commerce.
Once the union has taken root in Kabul,
the chamber intends to expand the union
to other parts of the country, consequently
strengthening participation of young entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. The chambers
vision is to provide special facilities and
programs in encouraging membership and
to create a forum for young Afghan businessman to express their ideas and team
up in building a strong business platform,
set up standards and control tools and encourage practices as per its cultural norms.
The young traders of Afghanistan inauguration ceremony was held recently in Kabul
and was organized by the Chamber. Mr. Rahimullah Hamid, Chief Executive Officer
of the Kabul Chamber of Commerce and
Industries sated to Safi In Flight Magazine; The vision of the new union is to
address the young entrepreneurs concerns
and problems. The Chamber and Industries
has promised to assist and train the young
entrepreneurs with the support of the USAID and other government agencies, as we
believe that the union will pave the way for
the improvement of commerce in Afghanistan. Encouragement and engagement of
young entrepreneurs in business forums is
useful for the future of our economic development in Afghanistan, as they will be the
future leaders of business and commerce,
and exposing them early will be an advantage in building their skill levels in state of
the art operational and technological processes. In Afghanistan, the core business
is trade and investment after farming and
animal husbandry. Analysts believe that the
majority of Afghan traders use traditional
practices and are not exposed to modern
international requirements. Mr. Saifuddin
Saihoon, a professor from the Kabul University stated to Safi In-Flight Magazine;
The establishment of the Young Traders
Union is a promising and a valuable step
in the right direction. As the young people
have young minds and ideas it will encourage them to come up with innovative

ideas. Its also nice to see the chamber


encouraging young female entrepreneurs
also in the Union. Mr. Mustafa, a young
entrepreneur from Wardak province who
is the proprietor of an oil importing company stated; The union is very important
for the exchange of experiences and seeking support, as we members need the cooperation and advice of each other. This
forum should have been established long
ago, however its better late than never.
Ms. Shazia Kohestani, a young entrepreneur
of a logistic company stated; Our entrepreneurs do not possess the skills and professionalism in doing businesses, therefore
the establishment of such a union is needed
and welcome. The private and government
sector should work together in helping the
young traders union through specific plans
and programs in training traders on how to
improve business and learn to adhere to regulations. Two institutes under the Ministry
of Education conduct commerce and management courses and hundreds of students
graduate from these institutes. Mr. Sayed
Masood, a lecturer from the faculty of economics of Kabul University believes that
there is an urgent need for training young
entrepreneurs and that the government
should pave the path for them to enroll in
educational institutions with the vision of
producing top quality professionals in the
next decade. This process will enhance the
business system and will play a major role
in the economy of the country. The private
sector should be encouraged to bring in international affiliated institutes in whereby
creating opportunities for young men and
women to qualify in a variety of business
courses. Professional training should be extended to all sectors, as Afghanistan needs
professionals, educated economists and entrepreneurs, as the nation needs to compete
internationally. The commerce sector too
is in need of extension as it is responsible
for the promotion of Afghan products, and
finding better markets for Afghan goods and
also quality products to be imported to Afghanistan as per its own requirements and
standards from the international markets.

In-flight Magazine 37

info

info

REDISCOVER
AFGHANISTAN
KABUL
TO DUBAI
DOUBLE DAILY FLIGHTS
KABUL TO DELHI
FOUR FLIGHTS WEEKLY

KABUL TO HERAT
DAILY FLIGHTS

CONTACT US:
AFGHANISTAN +93 20 222 2222
UAE:+971 4 2951040
38

In-flight Magazine

INDIA: +91 11 41600010 / 11

www.safiairways.com

In-flight Magazine 39

address

address

EMBASSIES
Embassy of Canada
House #256, Street 15,
Wazeer Akbar Khan
P.O.Box 2052
Tel: 0799 742 800
E-mail: kabul@international.gc.ca
Embassy of Italy
Great Masoud Road
Tel: 0202 103 144
E-mail: ambasciata.kabul@esteri.it
cannazionali.ambkabul@esteri.it
Embassy of China
Shah Mahmood Ghazi Watt
Tel: 0202 102 545
Fax: 0202 102 728
E-mail: Chinaemb_af@mfa.gov.cn
Ambassador: Zheng Qinqdian

HOTELS
Embassy of The United Arab Emirates
Shah Mahmud Ghazi Watt
Tel: 0202 101 389
E-mail: uaemkbl@hotmail.com

Safi Landmark Hotel & Suites


Charahi Ansari
www.safilandmarkhotelsuits.com
Tel: 0202 203 131

Embassy of Iran
Peace Avenue, Charrahi Sirpur
Tel: 0202 101 391
Fax: 0202 101 396
E-mail: iranembassy-kbl@yahoo.com

Kabul Star Hotel


Zabbaq Square Ankara Street.
www.kabulstarhotel.com
Tel: 0797 601 111

Embassy of the United Kingdom


Off Street 15, Roundabout,
Wazeer Akbar Khan
P.O.Box 334
Tel: 0700 102 273
Fax: 0093 70 010 2250
E-mail: britishembassy.kabul@fco.gov.uk
www.ukinafghanistan.fco.gov.uk

Embassy of the Netherlands


House #2&3, Street 4, Ghiassudeen Watt
Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 0700 286 641
E-mail: kab@minbuza.nl
www.minbuza.nl

Embassy of the United States of America


Great Masoud Road
Tel: 0700 108 001
E-mail: usconsulkabul@state.gov
www.kabul.usembassy.gov

Embassy of Tajikistan
Tel: 0202 300 392
E-mail: kabultj@tojikistan.com

ATMs

Embassy of India
Malalai Watt, Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 020 220 0185
Fax: 0093 202 203 818
E-mail: embassy@ildembassy-kabul.com
amb.kabul@mea.gov.in
Web:meakabul.nic.in

AIB main office, opposite of camp Eggers


(AIB)

Embassy of Pakistan
House #10, Najat Watt Road,
Opposite (WHO office)
Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0202 300 911
E-mail: pareapkabul@yahoo.com
www.mofa.gov.pk/afghanistan.af
Embassy of Spain
Right Lane 3, Shirpur
Tel: 0202 203 787
E-mail:emb.kabul@maec.es

40 In-flight Magazine

Kabul City Center, Shahr-e Naw (AIB)

AIB Shahr-e Naw Branch, next to Chelsea


Supermarket (AIB)
HQ ISAF, Outside Cianos Pizzeria, US
Embassy Street (AIB)
KAIA Military Airbase, Outside Cianos Pizzeria, Airport (AIB)
Finest Supermarket, Wazeer Akbar Khan
(AIB)
World Bank Guard Hut, Street 15, Wazeer
Akbar Khan (Standard Chartered)
Stnadard Chartered Branch, Street 10, Wazeer Akbar Khan (Standard Chartered)

Pinnacle Hotel Services


Email:sales@pinnacleafghanistan.com
www.pinncleafghanistan.com
Tel:0793 191 920
Moon Hotel
Quai-e-Markaz, Shar-e-Naw, Kabul,
Afghanistan
Tel:0777 33 62 62
Email:moonhotel@live.com
The Intercontinental Hotel
Baghe Bala Road
www.intercontinentalkabul.com
Tel:0202 201 321
Kabul Serena Hotel
Froshgah Street
www.serenahotels.com
Tel: 0799 654 000
The International Club
Haji Yaqoob Square, Street 3, Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 0774 763 358
Golden Star Hotel
Haji Yaqoob Square, Shahre-e Naw
www.kabulgoldenstarhotel.com
Tel:0799 333 088, 0799 557 281

Shaamiana
Charahi Ansari, Shahre naw
www.safilandmarkhotelsuits.com
Tel: 020 444 4444

Street 10, Left Lane 1, House #255


Tel: 077 730 0090

Japanese Restaurant
Fine Japanese Cuisine
Tel:0795 857 127

Red Hot Sizzlin Steakhouse


District 16, Macroyan 1, Nader Hill Area,
0799 733 468

Boccaccio
Restaurant
+93 799 200 600
Boccacciorestaurant@hotmail.com

Le Pelican Cafe du Kabul


Darulaman Road, opposite to Russian
Embassy

Sufi
Street 1 Qalae Fatullah Main Rd
www.sufi.com.af
Tel: 0774 212 256, 00700 210 651
Herat Restaurant
Shahr-e Naw main Rd, Diogonally oposite of
Cinema Park
Khosha Restaurant
Above the Golden Star Hotel
Tel: 0799 888 999
Marcopolo INN
3rd Taimani Street
Kabul Afghanistan
Tel: 0775 549 700
UAE: +1 510 759 0250
Le Dizan
(formerly LAtmosphere)
Street 4, Taimani
Tel: 078 224 982, 0798 413 872
Flower Street Cafe
Street 2, Qala-e Fatullah
Tel: 0700 293 124, 0799 356 319

Roshan Hotel
Charaye Turabaz Khan, Shahr-e naw
Tel: 0799 335 424

Habibis Steakhouse
Street 15, Right Lane 2,
Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 079 336 3725

Diana Inn Hotel & Restaurant


Street 15 Left on Lane 3, Wazeer Akbar Khan
RESTAURANTS

Kabulk cofeehouse & Cafe


Street 6, On the Left, Qala-e Fatullah
Tel: 0752 005 275
Afghan
Jirga Restaurant

Tex Mex
La Cantina
Third Left off Butcher Street, Shahr-e Naw
Lebanese
Taverne du Liban
Street 15, Lane 3, Wazeer Akbar Khan
tel: 0799 828 376
The Grill
Stree 15, Wazeer Akbar Khan,
Tel: 0799 792 879
Cedar House
Behind kabul City Center, Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 0799 121 412
Turkish Istanbul,,
Main Road, On th Left, Between Massoud
Circle jalal Abad Road, Roundabout
Tel: 0799 407 818
Iranian Shandiz,,
Pakistan Embassy Street, off Street 14,
Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0799 342 928
Italian Everest Pizza,,
Main Road,Near Street 12,Wazeer Akbar
Khan
www.everestpizza.com
Tel: 0700 263 636, 0799 317 979
Bella Italia
Street 14, Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0799 600 666
Springfield Pizza Take Away
Dutch Embassy Street, Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 0799 001 520

Indian
Namaste
Street 15, Left Lane 4, Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0799 567 291
Delhi Darbar
Shahr-e Naw, Close to UK sports
Tel: 07099 324 899
Anaar Restaurant
Lane 3, Street 14, Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0799 567 291
Chinese
Golden Key Seafood Restaurant
Lane 4, Street 13, Wazeer Akbar Khan
Tel: 0799 002 800, 0799 343 319
Thai
Mai Thai
House 38, Lane 2, Street 15, Wazeer Akbar
Khan
Tel: 0796 423 040
Korean
New World
Between Charrahi Haji Yaqoob and Charrahi
Ansari , on the right, Shahr-e Naw
Tel: 0799 199 509
Supermarkets, Groceris & Butchers A-one
Bottom of Shahr-e Naw Park
Chelsea
Shahr-e Naw main Road, Oppsite of Kabul
Bank
Spinneys
Wazeer Akbar Khan, Opposite of British
Embassy
Finest
Wazeer Akbar Khan Roundabout
Fat Man Forest
Wazeer Akbar Khan, main Road
Enayat
Modern Butcher
Qala-e Fatullah, Main Road, Near Street 4

In-flight Magazine 41

info

info

The Minister of Commerce and industries Mr. Anwarulhaq Ahadi thanked the World Bank for its
assistance and stated that Afghan Domestic Product Standardization and Promotion Project will be
funded by the World bank at the cost US$ 22 million. According to Mr. Ahadi, the project is aimed
to raise awareness of private entrepreneurs in adhering to international quality standards. Finding
markets in the region and beyond in the international arena. Agricultural products of Afghanistan
are unique in the region but due to the current inability of Afghan businessmen to adhere to international standards, they are not capable of competing
in the world market. Minister Anwarulhaq Ahadi at
a joint conference with World Bank representative
in Kabul said: This project will be implemented

42 In-flight Magazine

with the co-operation and expertise of the World


Bank. The objective of the project is to introduce
methods of market economy production to Afghan
entrepreneurs. In the last decade Afghan domestic products have improved, but due to a lack of a
professional production line approach, all the hard
work has been in vain. He believes that Afghan entrepreneurs should adhere to the international standards required and build infrastructure in creating a
dynamic approach in order to compete locally and
in the international market. Part of the funds will
be utilized for marketing Afghan products in the
international market; this process will be done by
upgrading local companies capability in marketing, offering training, workshops and professional
advice in management, administration and expand-

ing their reach to new markets in improving the


ability of Afghan companies to compete. Mr. Khan
Jan Alakozi, deputy chairman of the ACCI (Afghan
Chamber of Commerce & Industry) told Safi InFlight Magazine: if this project is successfully implemented, Afghan products, especially dry fruit,
carpet and other handicrafts shall be highly positioned in the world market. As per Mr. Alakozi;
due to lack of facilities for storage and transportation of goods to the market, as these are perishables, a big portion of Afghan fruit is destroyed in
transit. Mr. Mohammad Niaz Najrabi, a trader of
pomegranate told Safi In-Flight Magazine: Due to
a lack of facilities to store pomegranate, it is sold
a half the price. If authorities can create favorable
infrastructure for us to export, I strongly believe
we get a better price and will encourage more production which will bring in more revenue in to the
country. If economic development and security
improves -which are the two basic needs of a country- it will give the local entrepreneurs the platform
to improve domestic product at the grass root level.
During the last 11 years, the Afghan government
has worked for the improvement of security, education and culture. It has also put considerable efforts

for the development of the economy and supported


the private sector. Following its efforts, the government recently announced that the World Bank will
fund a project to standardize and promote domestic
products in Afghanistan, which is the way forward,
stated the minister. He also stated that its a challenge and there are problems for Afghan producers
and traders, but he is hopeful that the project will
train them in learning how to professionally package dried fruit and handicraft so that their products
will be accepted in the regional and global markets.
The Minister of Commerce said that the World
Bank has promised to hire international consultants to train Afghan industrialists and producers
on recognizing the requirements of the global market, so that they will be able to prepare and export
their products based on market requirements and
expectations. The World Bank representative in
Kabul stated; this project shall increase the employment opportunities for Afghan citizens, and
shall be fruitful for the Afghan economy, by introducing standards they will be able to improve
their products and reach. When the production
rate is raised, it will increase the incomes of the
entrepreneurs and will contribute to gross domestic product of the country. This project will be
implemented in Kabul, Herat, Balkh and Nangarhar provinces as the majority of Afghan producers
and traders are from these provinces. The funding will be provided by the World Bank to the
relevant authorities of the Afghan government.

In-flight Magazine 43

info

info

A Moment with the Disabled

Safis In- flight magazine took an in depth view of the lives of the disabled people recently. More than three million people
are disabled in Afghanistan and according to official figures 4000-5000 of them are blind. Majority of the disabled Afghans
are war victims. Mr. Ahsanullah Fayaz, the chairman of National Association of Blind, told Safi Magazine, This association has about 1200 members around the country. According to him, the association has regional offices in eight provinces
and it collects funds from different charity organizations and distributes the funds among handicapped, disabled and blind
victims. The National Association for the Blind has established relations with many humanitarian organizations and enjoys a good relationship with the Civil Society, Human Rights Commission, Ministry of Labor and Public Work and other
agencies. Recently the association has received support from a Swedish Committee, a center for disabled people known
as CCD and have provided training courses for blind people. The WFP (UN body World Food Program) provided rations
for more than 200 blind persons. According to Mr. Fayaz, they have also received support from few other organizations;
the support received is only a drop in the ocean in comparison to the requirement of aid for disabled people in Afghanistan.
Mr. Fayaz says that a huge number of blind people attend literacy courses and study at special schools in Kabul and

44 In-flight Magazine

a few other provinces. The educational services for the


blind have to be improved with more expertise and help
from professionals. Currently the curriculum covers
subjects like religion and science. He says that a number of blind people are employed at radio stations where
they run programs, while others are working in different crafts such as mills and workshops. Due to the lack
of facilities, few people have the opportunity to utilize
their talents. Replying to a question regarding the salary
that the government pays blind workers, he said: In the
past the government was paying 1500 Afghani Rupees
to each worker, on a monthly basis and now that figure
has increased to 2500 Afghani Rupees, however most
of the blind workers do not receive any salary. A small
section of these blind people are employed as teachers
and trainers in special schools, catering for the blind.
Their salaries are between 5000-15000 Afghani Rupees.
These are good salaries however only a few of them receive such salaries. The association for the blind, works
through local networks and councils in eight provinces.
It has branches in nine districts of Kabul city and five
local offices in rural areas of the Kabul province. The
Association also provides legal services for its members.
We have a petition committee in our association. The
committee works alongside civil and human rights organizations to support the rights of the blind. It also has
contacts with different committees of the parliament and
publishes awareness programs through media about the
rights of the blind. The association runs training proj-

ects which are funded by the donor community. The


training courses that the association operates include
wire-binding and weaving. The association also distributes food for the needy families of the blind. Every year
hundreds of blind citizens and their families receive aid
through this association. The students from the blind
school in Kabul are somewhat happy as they have the
bare minimum facilities and have stated the lack of educational material is a major drawback in their school.
Mr. Shaker Taheri and Mr. Ahsanullah Fayaz, students,
stated to Safi In Flight Magazine, We regret that some
people think we are a social problem, if we are given
the facilities like in other parts of the world we will do
our own thing and not depend on hand outs & charity,
we would like our fellow brothers to treat us with equal
rights as its also stated that any mistreatment of disabled
people is against Islamic and human rights principles.
We have limitations, stated Mr. Hamid Razayi, if we
are provided the necessary training and opportunities,
we can lead normal lives. Mr. Hamid Razayi who lost
his sight in both eyes in 1994, lives in Guzergah area
of Kabul. His meager income of 150 to 200 Afghani
Rupees a day helps him feed his family of 6 persons,
I have two kids and I buy one loaf of bread for both of
them, and this way I plan my other expenses as well.
We dont eat meat, because we cant afford it. I dream
of having education for my two children and I hope one
day they will live a better life than what they have now.

In-flight Magazine 45

info

this place is for YOU


AFGHANISTAN
TO LAUNCH SPACE SATELLITE
Ministry of Communication: The plan for sending a satellite
to space is ready The ministry of communication and information technology says that Afghanistan government will
send a satellite to space to maintain modern national and international communication and media services. Sending the satellite to the space will place Afghanistan among other nations
who provide easy and affective access to communication,
media and other relevant services for the people. Engineer
Berialai Hesam, Deputy Minister of Communication and Information Technology said: The satellite will be launched by
an international company which will cost 250 million USD.
This cost will be paid from the development budget of the
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
He added: The plan for sending the satellite is approved by
the Council of Ministers of Afghanistan Islamic State and several national and international companies have provided their
offers to the government of Afghanistan. Every country has a
special place for satellite in the space which is allocated by the
International Telecommunication Satellite Organization. The
position of the satellite will be 50 degrees East in a geo-stationary orbit above Afghanistan (it will rotate with the earths
rotation, but it will remain above Afghanistan). According to
deputy minister Hesam, this location and the relevant frequency belong to Afghanistan and the winner company will place
the satellite there. According to analysts, the installation of
satellite by Afghanistan in the space is a golden opportunity
which will provide lots of facilities for communication and
media sectors. Besides improving media and communication
services inside the country, the satellite will also develop the
quality of Afghanistans international relations. Meanwhile it
will decrease the cost of TV and Radio broadcasts. The internet and other communication services will be easily and
cost affectively expended to rural areas and it will connect the
capital to provinces and districts. Currently more than 21 million citizens of Afghanistan have access to mobile telephones,
and according to government authorities, these services are
46 In-flight Magazine

growing. Therefore the satellite is a need for the government


and people of Afghanistan. During last eleven years Afghanistan has experienced considerable development in different
fields including communication and information technology.
Now there are 33 TV channels active in Kabul and 61 TV
frequencies are issued across the country. Besides, 160 local radio licenses are also issued. Except the national radio
and TV station, the rest are private stations. These radio and
TV stations pay large amounts of money to satellite companies every year. Analysts are hopeful and believe that the
launch of Afghan satellite will improve the media services.
They say, the new satellite will help those TV channels that
cannot expand their coverage due to the high rate of satellite expenses, in order to increase their coverage not only
inside the country but also to the world. Currently most of
local TV channels are not accessible in the districts and villages. On the other hand, the Ministry of Communication
and Information Technology says this project will bring significant income for the government and economic analysts
also agree with this idea. The current rents that the media pay
to the satellite companies are too high. In future the media
companies will pay lower rent and the money will go to the
government budget. Both ways it will benefit the countys
economy; from one side the media will improve the quality and coverage of their services in lower cost and on the
other side the government will find an important source of
income. To obtain modern technology we need to coordinate our efforts and utilize the available opportunities for the
cause of progress and development. The satellite services are
important means of development in todays world. Developed nations conduct and manage a big part of their civil
and military activities with the help of satellites. Currently
the international forces in Afghanistan use this technology,
and therefore Afghan security officials look forward the installation of Afghanistan satellite as a big step towards the
improvement of their security and intelligence activities.

To Advertise Here
Call Us On
+9 3 ( 0 ) 7 9 9 4 4 6 5 6 0
idesign.af@gmail.com
marketing@idesign.af
w w w. i d e s i g n . a f

Like Us On Facebook

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine


In-flight Magazine 47

A320
A320 1988
. A320 A318 A319 A321.
A319 100-A321 1996 200-A321 1994 1997 A318 2003 .
A320 . 2500
A320 3400 .
%95 .
A320
. A320
.
. .

40

In-flight Magazine



. -

-

.



G
.


.
A318

.
A318

. A318
. 31/44

107 99 8
.
A319

75
48
156 .
A320



A320 . 3/96
.
12 138 150
. .
A321
A321

. 44/51
185 16
169 .

In-flight Magazine

41


-


.



.

.
DVD
.
DVD .
-
,
.
.




.
-


.
.
-

38

In-flight Magazine

.

.
-

. , .

.


.

.
-
.
-

.

.

.
-
.
-



.


.

.

.
-




.
-
.
.

.
-
,
. ,
.
- ,
.
.
- .


, .
.



.
":

".
.
.

.

.



.



.





.

.


.


.

" :



".
2014 " :



" .



.


.

In-flight Magazine

39



.


.
.




.
:
.

:








.

.

36

In-flight Magazine






.

.



.



.

.



.

.


.


.



.

.
.

.

.


.

.
.
.


. .

.


. .


31
. :
-1 11 .
-2 14 .
-3 50 .
. .
-4 .
-5 .
-6 63 .
. . :
: . : .
-7 . () .
-8 .
. . 10
.
-9 .
: - .) .)
. .) .
.) .

In-flight Magazine

37

.
:
.


.
.
:


.


.

.





.



.
:

.



.


.
.
.
.
: .
:

.
.
760 .

34

In-flight Magazine

In-flight Magazine

35

.
.
: 1200 .

.

CCD
WFP 200 . .

.

32

In-flight Magazine





:
.

:
2500


.


. .


9 .

.
.

.

.


: .



.


.
:


.




.
48
1373

.


. :
150 200 .



.

In-flight Magazine

33




.


.


.

.

30

In-flight Magazine


.


.
.

.

:
: 26
.

.
: 249
67
.
27 : 102
. 124 :
420 .
: .

.

.
8 68 .
:

. 50

.
:
.

. .


. 1500
.
:
226 1274 .
186 :
. 500
.

.
9
.
.
: 2119
633
- .
: 6
. :
6800 .
:


.

700
200
.
:
9.5
4 .
233 450
. 159
.

470 .
300
. .
:
: 3500
500
20 .

.
: 60
95
.
2400:
.


.
:
.


30 .
500 : 23
.
:
3
. :
.
2004
.
2008
. 2012
.

In-flight Magazine

31


.

( ) .

7 .
6 .
5 .
3-2 .
1 .
28

In-flight Magazine

-1 29 .
-2 1
1 30 2.
-3
9 9
.
-4 70 2.
-5 9 .
-6.
-7
. .
-8 2.
-9 .
-10 .

-1 30 31 29
-2 3
1 .
-3 8
9

-4 30 10
.
-5 17
9 .
-6


-7
.

-8 2 3
-9
-10 303 43
5 7
8 4 14
303



.
""
.


.


27 .
"
"
.

20 .

.


.
"" .
200 .

16

.




.
.


.
.
:
.

.


.

In-flight Magazine

29



.
.
.
.
.
:
5 .
40000 .

26

In-flight Magazine

.


.

.

.



.

.


.


.
.

.
( )


.
.


. .
.

In-flight Magazine

27







.



.


.

24

In-flight Magazine







.


( )Social Media .
" :

.







.
21.



.

.


.



.

.

":
.
.


.
100

.

.



.







.


.


.


.


.



.

.


.


.

]SwI{ I
@@@@H

0799 44 65 60
idesign.af@gmail.com
In-flight Magazine

25

y
l
a
n
Fi The est
B

e
c
i
o
h

020 666 66 66 :

w G [oM oU I
ITwk nz pH ~d

.

.
.
. .

. .
.
.
.
. .
.
.
. .
20

In-flight Magazine

.
. ( )
.
. .
.
.
.
.
.
. .

. .

In-flight Magazine

21



.
()

.

.


.


.
.

.


.

:



.
.
.
(/)
.

18

In-flight Magazine



.

.

( )
.



.



.

.



(
) 10 .


.


258
10
.
17
19 .
In-flight Magazine

19




.




.

:

250

. :



.







.


16

In-flight Magazine

: !
.






.
21





.


33

61


160


.


.








.

.




.


.









.



.
!!!


In-flight Magazine

17

2001

.

1383 300
1390 4.5 .



.


.
:



.

13

.
14

In-flight Magazine




.





800 .

:




.






.



.






.









.






.

.

2013
.



.
2004

.
157 .




.

:

( )



.
:





.


.




.

In-flight Magazine

15



.
.

.



.


.

.

.



.

:



.



.


.


.


.
.

.
+93 ( 0) 799 44 65 60
id esign. af @gm ail. c om
market ing@ ides ign. af
www. ides ign. af
k M u nj HnI d

12

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine


In-flight Magazine





.



.



. 1386

()

.






.

10

In-flight Magazine

1386
2013

24 1391 13 2013



( )

.




.


.

:

.
.
.





.


( )




.

.

.

.

- -
330 -
-


.

.



( 351 583 )

.

.



.



.

.


.

.

In-flight Magazine

11










.











.

In-flight Magazine



.




.



.



.

10
.




.



.


.


"
" .


.

.

.

-


.

.



.




.

:
.




.


.


. .




.





.





.

In-flight Magazine

!
!


.

.
.

.


.
.

.
.

. :
idesign.af@gmail.com .

.

In-flight Magazine



.

.

.

SWOT PESTEL
BCG Ansoff .
:
.
.

( )USP .


.

.


.

.
.

In-flight Magazine


...

10


...

16


...

19


...

24


...
k M u nj HnI d

Safi Airways In-Flight Magazine


0093799446560
00971507428273

idesign.af@gmail.com

www.idesign.af

In-flight Magazine

28



....


:

:
:

:

:


:

:

:

+93 )0( 799 44 65 60 :

CONTACT US:
AFGHANISTAN +93 20 222 2222
UAE:+971 4 2951040
INDIA: +91 11 41600010 / 11

In-flight Magazine
www.safiairways.com

www.safiairways.com

You might also like