Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 June, 2019 3:50 am

Saudi Airlines launches Jeddah-Marrakech direct flight

A Saudia Boeing Dreamliner with 274 passengers landed at Marrakech’s Menara Airport on Thursday, marking the airline’s first ever Jeddah-Marrakech flight and the second destination in Morocco after Casablanca. Officials celebrated the first ever flight between the two destinations with ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 June, 2019 3:46 am

TAX-FREE SHOPPING AT YAS MALL EXTENDED THIS EID!

The exclusive VAT-back promotion, pioneered by Yas Mall during this year’s 24-Hour Mega Sale, which ran from 10am, 5thJune until 10am, 6thJune, has been extended until Saturday, 8thJune, giving shoppers even longer to enjoy savings on their purchases.  Continuing their commitment to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 June, 2019 3:45 am

Visitors flock to King Abdul Aziz Palace during Eid

Visitors have been flocking to the historic King Abdul Aziz Palace in Al-Saih city as part of Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Many enjoyed guided tours of the 80-year-old palace, which is currently being restored to preserve its ancient Islamic architectural style. Built in 1940 in two phases, it...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 June, 2019 6:40 pm

Jeddah Season Launches Scavenger Hunt to Explore Jeddah Historical Monuments

As part of Jeddah Season, a competitive and educating scavenger hunt will take Jeddah residents and visitors on a journey that explores the best areas of the historic district of the City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a fun, interactive, and unique way. The interactive adventure “ KANZ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 June, 2019 6:09 pm

Saudi officials meet to discuss this year’s Hajj season

The Coordination Council of Local Hajj Operators held a meeting with officials of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to prepare for this year’s Hajj season and improve the level of services provided to pilgrims. During the meeting, the officials discussed the hours and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 June, 2019 11:51 am

Madinah’s Eid festivities continue to draw crowds

The ongoing Eid Al-Fitr festivities organized by the municipality at King Fahd Park in Madinah have registered more than 70,000 visitors, the Saudi Press Agency reported. “Hatha Al-Eid” (This Eid) includes a host of activities taking place around the park, which has been split into...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 June, 2019 6:19 am

Hundreds of Eid events across the Kingdom enthrall public

Hundreds of events and activities are being held throughout the Kingdom as part of the five-day “Eid Season” festival, providing entertainment and enjoyment to all segments of the society, citizens and expatriates alike. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) launched the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 June, 2019 1:15 am

Riyadh celebrates Eid with traditional fervor

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar sponsored the official city’s Eid celebration, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received by the CEO of the Arriyadh Development Authority Tarek Al-Faris, senior officials from the authority and community members. Prince Faisal toured the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 1:17 pm

Eid celebrations start across Saudi Arabia

 In an air of festivity and religious fervor, Muslims all over Saudi Arabia started celebrating on Tuesday the Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. In their Eid sermons, imams at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, as well as at...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 10:05 am

Eid event in Al-Jouf links young Saudis to ‘beautiful and glorious past’

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Al-Jouf organized special events for the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festivities are being held on Sakaka city’s Al-Dhale’ heritage street. “Sakaka Awal” will bring together ...

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