Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 February, 2018 12:53 am

New Jeddah airport’s soft opening in May: GACA

The new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will have a soft opening in May, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed to Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. During a recent meeting, GACA chief Abdul Hakeem Al-Tamimi told Prince Khaled Al-Faisal that the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 February, 2018 12:15 am

Copthorne Hotel Dubai holds successful blood donation campaign

Copthorne Hotel Dubai, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, showed love and support to the community by heartily organising a blood donation drive on Valentine’s Day.   In collaboration with the Dubai Blood Donation Centre in Latifa Hospital, a total of 18 hotel employees...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 February, 2018 12:34 am

Turkish Airlines started flights to Freetown, as its 52nd destination to be served in Africa

Turkish Airlines, flying to more destinations in Africa than any other airline, marks another milestone in its international expansion with the launch of flights to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.   With existing services to city–hubs of Accra, Lagos, Bamako, Conakry, Dakar, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 February, 2018 12:10 am

Kuwait Travellers to Discover What Sweet Dreams Are Made of at 30,000 Feet With British Airways

British Airways’ Club World customers travelling between Kuwait and London will benefit from an even better night’s sleep in the sky as the airline introduces its new bedding from The White Company from today. The airline’s Kuwait service is one of the first routes in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 February, 2018 2:51 pm

Mleiha Makes Archaeology Fun for Kids

Most of us remember the excitement of visiting archaeological sites when we were children, an activity which is unarguably one of the most enriching and humbling for human communities around the world. Sharjah’s premier archaeological and eco-tourism project, Mleiha, offers visitors an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 February, 2018 1:47 am

World’s largest organic dairy producer launches organic milk in Saudi Arabia

Arla Foods, the world’s largest producer of organic dairy products, has launched its first branded organic milk in Saudi Arabia. This is as part of the farmer-owned company’s ambitious business strategy to become the number one organic dairy brand in the Middle East and North Africa by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 February, 2018 1:30 am

Makkah Millennium Hotel & Towers Win 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Piazza, has been recognised among the Top 25 Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) by the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.   Makkah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:50 pm

ENJOY THE GLAMOUR & THRILL OF DUBAI WORLD CUP AT THE MEYDAN HOTEL

Dubai World Cup, the USD $30 million race day, marks one of the most prestigious events in the region’s calendar. Every year, this exclusive occasion is followed and watched by millions of people around the world, from equestrian enthusiasts and Dubai glamour admirers to adrenaline...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:20 pm

Oman’s Idyllic Muscat Bay on Show in Kuwait

Muscat Bay, Oman’s leading luxury resort, will be showcasing its award winning residences to prospective customers at a special five-day showing at Avenue Mall Kuwait starting from February 28. As part of the event, Muscat Bay has announced that it will be offering an exclusive payment plan...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 February, 2018 4:45 am

Changi loses deal to manage and operate new Jeddah airport

The consortium comprising Changi Airports International and Saudi Naval Support Company confirms that as announced in the statement by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), dated 21 February 2018, it has received the notice of termination from GACA. The consortium notes...

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