Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 August, 2019 3:00 am

Okaz Knights at Taif Season Bring History to Life

The 13th edition of Souk Okaz, being held as part of Taif Season, features theatrical performances depicting Arab life in previous eras, including knights from antiquity and historic camel caravans.  The supervisor of the Knights Club in Souk Okaz, Daifallah Al-Jaid, said that the scenes...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 August, 2019 2:00 am

Saudi Engineers Contribute to Presentation of Revived Souk Okaz

Souk Okaz was featured in Taif Season in a new format, including the introduction of the Arab Neighborhood, which featured pavilions showcasing 11 Arab countries, and a number of historically-themed areas, such as markets, Okaz knights and a language and culture square. Visitors have been impressed ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 August, 2019 5:00 am

Abu Dhabi Airports completes preparations for the return of Hajj pilgrims

Abu Dhabi International Airport has completed preparations for the return of the Hajj pilgrims from Mecca and Medina over the upcoming weekend.   Pilgrims returning to Abu Dhabi will be welcomed with dates, Arabic coffee and chocolates distributed by Abu Dhabi Airports’...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 August, 2019 4:48 am

Egyptian Pavilion at Souk Okaz Enthralls Visitors with Cairo’s Unique Atmosphere

Taif Season is bringing cinema back to the region, with a selection of the latest and most famous Arab and international films being shown in an innovative, open-air format, allowing viewers to benefit from the moderate weather in the “Arab Summer Resort.”  The Egyptian...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 August, 2019 2:10 am

Madinah gears up to receive more than 800,000 pilgrims

Pilgrims began arriving in Madinah early Wednesday to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and pray in his mosque after completing their Haj rites in Makkah and the holy sites. Jordanians were the first of the 800,000 pilgrims to arrive in the Prophet's city and will be the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 August, 2019 12:42 am

M Hotel Downtown by Millennium is set to be the first Millennium Central

M Hotel Downtown by Millennium will operate under the newest brand to Millennium Hotels & Resorts portfolio ‘Millennium Central’. It is created with a focus on the details that makes a difference to its guests’ stay - what makes it convenient, which makes it efficient and what ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 August, 2019 9:28 am

Productive Families Participate in Village of Roses During Taif Season

The Saudi Seasons are designed to benefit local communities within Saudi Arabia by creating and providing investment opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs, as well as providing seasonal employment for both men and women. The inaugural Taif Season, being held through August, has proved...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 August, 2019 7:00 am

Bahrain Pavilion at Souk Okaz Showcases Pearl Diving, Local Crafts

The Kingdom of Bahrain is participating in the 13th Souk Okaz, part of Taif Season, with a pavilion that reflects Bahraini culture, including a variety of traditional performances.  Covering an area of 6,000 square meters within the Arab Neighborhood, the Bahrain Pavilion reflects the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 August, 2019 4:34 am

Abu Dhabi welcomes one of the first flights from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on Saturday 10th August. As one of the first international flights from the new airport, it demonstrated the strong links between the UAE ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 August, 2019 4:12 am

Okaz Boys’ Tent Delivers Exciting Performances to Teach Children History

The UAE Pavilion in the Arab Neighborhood in Souk Okaz gives visitors a warm, sincere, welcome, greeting them with a spectacle that embodies the country’s honorable history and bright present. The pavilion represents an Emirati old quarter, with markets, products and distinctive...

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