Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 June, 2019 12:07 pm

National Tourism Strategy aligns with Jordan 2025 vision

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Majd Shweikeh said themes of the National Tourism Strategy 2019-2023 are closely aligned with the Jordan 2025 vision, the stimulus plan for economic growth and the national renaissance project. Chairing the fourth session of the National Council for Tourism...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 June, 2019 12:04 pm

Abu Dhabi International Airport officially opens its Multi-Faith Prayer Room

In celebration of the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, and in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Airports, the Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has officially inaugurated the first multi-faith prayer room at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The new prayer room provides...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 June, 2019 5:23 am

Saudi Haj Ministry allocates 230,000 seats for domestic pilgrims

As many as 230,000 seats with service providers have been specified for Saudi nationals and expatriate residents wishing to perform the upcoming Haj pilgrimage, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced. The ministry said the reservation of the seats would start on Thursday through the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 June, 2019 5:13 am

Taif Season set to open on Aug. 1 with eight countries participating

The Taif Season will open on Aug. 1 within the Saudi Seasons tourism initiative with at least seven other countries participating. The event will consist of three major sections, which are the annual Souq Okaz festival, a camel race and various tourist activities. Taif Governor Mohammed Bin ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 June, 2019 4:50 am

Cruz Diez’s Crosswalks at Historic Jeddah Season

The Historic Jeddah Season in association with Saudi Art and Culture has many key activities planned for the season, ranging from art exhibitions to street performances and art installations.   The SAC leads one such intriguing activity called Crosswalks, an art intervention by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 28 June, 2019 1:46 am

Turkish Airlines added Nigeria’s Port Harcourt to its flight network

Flying to more countries that any other airline, Turkish Airlines added Port Harcourt, an important city in Nigeria, to its flight network as the global carrier’s 56th destination in Africa. Flag carrier will operate four weekly reciprocal flights between Istanbul and Port...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 10:27 am

Royal Jordanian operates 266 additional flights to accommodate the seasonal increase in travel

Since June, Royal Jordanian Airlines has operated additional flights to various sections of its network and has increased the number of scheduled flights to stations that are experiencing significant traffic activity from and to Jordan during the summer season. Royal Jordanian said in a press...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 6:09 am

Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is in the air

Turkish Airlines has announced that up to 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will join the airlines’ young and fast-growing fleet over the next four years, and each will feature the carrier’s bespoke, all-new Business Class Cabins. The Turkish national flag carrier had placed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 3:07 am

Immersive Theatre - Bait Al Dahaleezi at Historic Jeddah Festival

The Historic Jeddah Season continues its momentum with outstanding and entertaining performances for families to enjoy. From daring acts to spine tickling performances, the Season has kept all visitors enthralled and engaged. One such electrifying show, a first of its kind in the Kingdom is the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 1:01 am

Amir Khan wants Saudi fight to bring countries closer together

Amir Khan wants his bout with former MMA fighter Neeraj Goyat in Saudi Arabia next month to bring India and Pakistan closer together, and he is urging boxing fans from both countries to get behind the plan.   The former unified world welterweight champion, a British Pakistani and a...

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