Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 28 August, 2016 10:37 am

Makarem Hotels tops the list of hotel operators

In recognition of its unique services and success record, Makarem Hotels, the Saudi-grown Hotel Brand designed by Dur Hospitality, specialized in operating in the cities of Makkah and Madinah was recently awarded a set of three awards during Transform Mena prestigious awards Ceremony held in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 28 August, 2016 9:32 am

Makkah museum a big draw

Pilgrims have started arriving in large numbers to perform Haj and the Two Holy Mosques Museum is among the various places in Makkah that are in focus. The museum, which is a window to historical, social and cultural features of a nation and religion, attracts visitors and pilgrims throughout...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 28 August, 2016 4:48 am

Etihad Airways Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day

Etihad Airways has marked Emirati Women’s Day by announcing that more than half the UAE nationals employed by the airline are women, including nearly 50 pilots.   Aisha Al Mansoori recalls being mesmorised by the aerial activity at Al Ain Air Show in 2007. Nowadays, she is one of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 28 August, 2016 3:21 am

Launch of Casa Dora at Serena in DUBAILAND

Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager has announced townhouses in the Portuguese-inspired community, Casa Dora at Serena in DUBAILAND, will be released soon for sale at the DP sales and customer services centre in Ras Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 27 August, 2016 2:48 pm

KidzMondo Doha partners with Hempel To add more Hues to the Edutainment Park

KidzMondo Doha, Qatar’s one-of-a-kind miniature edutainment city, has signed a partnership agreement with Hempel, the world’s leading coatings supplier, adding yet another unique educational establishment to the fun learning experience that the kid-sized indoor theme park aims to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 27 August, 2016 3:58 am

KSA praised for helping first-time Haj pilgrims

Scholars from all over the world have praised the decision of the Saudi Council of Ministers to bear the cost of Haj and Umrah visa fee for first-time pilgrims. The scholars pointed out that this showed the desire of the Kingdom to ease the load of Muslims and provide a safe and well-organized...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 27 August, 2016 2:46 am

Delight in sumptuous “Friday Brunch” at Tilal Liwa Hotel

Turn your Friday into a day to remember at Al Badiya, the all-day dining restaurant at Tilal Liwa Hotel where guests and local residents can indulge into an ultimate Friday brunch for that memorable dining experience. Whether your family and friends are on a weekend getaway or on a staycation,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 August, 2016 9:09 am

Flydubai joins Dubai Tourism's first-ever East Africa roadshow

Dubai's low cost carrier flydubai is participating in the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing’s (Dubai Tourism) first-ever East Africa roadshow, joining 14 Dubai-based partners in showcasing a wide range of services and upcoming attractions.   Flydubai will take part in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 August, 2016 8:57 am

82,000 pilgrims to benefit from heat-resistant tents in Arafat

Over 82,000 pilgrims are expected to benefit from heat-resistant camps set up in Arafat on an area of 120,00 sq. meters. The European-type tents, costing SR40 million, have been set up by the Tawafa Establishment for pilgrims from Turkey, Europe, America and Australia. Chairman of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 August, 2016 5:07 am

Prince Faisal launches book on the history of Madinah

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, who is also the chairman of the Madinah Center for Research and Studies, launched the book “Madinah,” which documents the history of the city through powerful and unique historical photographs. The book sheds light on the Saudi leadership’s...

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