Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 September, 2016 2:12 pm

Nesma domestic flights by November

Nesma Airlines is expected to launch domestic flights in the Kingdom in November. The Saudi-owned, Egypt-based airline presently operates flights between the two countries with three Airbus A320s and one A319. Its domestic Saudi operation will connect the northern city of Hail with 12 points around ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:23 pm

Fly to USA, Canada this winter with Turkish Airlines’ special fares

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for the sixth year in a row*, and flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, is providing its guests with special fares to USA and Canada this winter.    Valid for travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:04 pm

Etihad Airways Named Best International Airline

Etihad Airways was named ‘Best International Airline – Offline’ at the 2016 Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) National Travel Industry Awards held in Auckland on 10 September.   Voted for by the New Zealand travel industry, the award recognises the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:45 am

Civil Defense teams inspect housing units as focus now shifts to Madinah

As the annual Haj pilgrimage draws to a close, thousands of Hajis will converge on Madinah to offer obeisance to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to pray and supplicate in his mosque. The Civil Defense has exerted extra efforts to provide the highest safety services to the visitors to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:23 pm

Al Noor Island celebrates Eid Al Adha with a Trio of Creative Workshops 

Visitors to Al Noor Island this Eid Al Adha tested their artistic talents at a series of evening workshops designed to inspire their creativity. Sharjah’s picturesque tourist and leisure destination hosted three premium free-of-charge craft sessions, with jewellery making, greeting card...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:48 pm

Of the 104 Mashaer Train drivers, 27 are young Saudis

Twenty seven of the 104 Mashaer Train drivers are young Saudis who undertook intensive courses abroad. All the Saudis are under 30. The first train took off with a young Saudi driving the train, Al-Hayat daily reported. This is the first time Saudi drivers are participating in the Haj...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 September, 2016 4:18 pm

‘Cinderella’ Charms Visitors to Al Qasba, Enlightening their Eid Al-Adha Festivities

Al Qasba - Sharjah’s premiere leisure, tourism and family destination -will today host the last performances of its musical version of ‘Cinderella,’ the famous fairy tale originally written by the 17th century French poet Charles Perrault and now one of the most popular tales of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 September, 2016 4:11 pm

Al Majaz Waterfront entertains visitors with spectacular Eid Al Adha fireworks

Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah’s premier family tourist and leisure destination, celebrated Eid Al Adha with a dazzling display of fireworks. Amid joyous festivities, people gathered to watch skies over Khalid Lagoon illuminated by a symphony of captivating lights, shapes and sounds, which were ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 September, 2016 12:27 pm

Saudia offices in Makkah ensure smooth traffic

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has intensified its efforts through its two offices in Makkah to serve the guests of God in their arrivals and departures. The airline has an office near the Grand Mosque and a head office in Ashuhada district. Saudia has enough manpower at its two offices to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 September, 2016 1:45 am

Serta to showcase premium products at The Hotel Show

Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Company LLC (DFMC), a market leader in premium mattress segment in Middle East, will showcase premium products from Serta in this year’s The Hotel Show, the largest and most comprehensive business event for the hospitality industry in the Middle East and...

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