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Turkiye exempts Saudis, Emiratis from tourist visa
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 24 December, 2023 8:42 am
Turkey announced exempting nationals of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, the US and Canada from visa entry for tourism purposes.   The exemption covers the holders of ordinary passports from these countries for 90 days in every 180 days, the Turk Press reported, citing a...
Riyadh’s A.O.K. Kitchen announces pop-up in eastern Saudi city of Dhahran
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2023 12:28 pm
The six-month pop-up will see the breezy, European-style restaurant pop up in the Eastern province from this month Bringing its signature cool, cosmopolitan and laid-back vibe to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, A.O.K. Kitchen Riyadh is launching a pop-up in the city of Khobar. Starting...
Saudi Arabia's inbound tourism records SAR 86.9B spending in H1
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2023 10:17 am
The Ministry of Tourism issued preliminary data for tourism statistics for H1 2023, where the total number of tourists for all purposes in the Kingdom recorded 53.6 million, with 14.6 million incoming tourists and 39 million local tourists.  Total tourism spending amounted to SAR 150...
First stand-alone France Visa Application Centre launched in Abu Dhabi for UAE residents
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 December, 2023 1:15 pm
The newly opened Centre operated by VFS Global, was inaugurated on 18 December 2023 by Ms. Soumya ZELMAT, Consul of France in Abu Dhabi. France visa applicants can now visit this Centre located at The Mall - World Trade Centre, Khalifa Bin Zayed the 1st Street, which offers enhanced comfort and...
Experience the True Winter Getaway in Dubai with Aspen Magic at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 December, 2023 10:10 am
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates establishes itself as the premier destination for discerning travelers seeking a five-star luxury experience in the heart of Dubai. With its prime location and unparalleled amenities, the hotel offers a luxurious retreat and easy access to Dubai's top...
NEOM unveils Utamo as newest arts, entertainment destination
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 December, 2023 9:14 am
NEOM’s board of directors unveiled Utamo — its newest destination for arts and entertainment, located along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, poised to be an innovative event space to host global artists, according to a company statement.   Guided by NEOM’s unwavering commitment to...
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel Is Set To Open Soon
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 9:39 am
The brand-new Palace Dubai Creek Harbour is set to open soon with the final touches taking place around this greatly anticipated waterfront haven as we speak. The final Emaar Hospitality Group’s hotel project in the Dubai Creek Harbour neighbourhood, this five-star hotel is built on the creek’s ...
SUN SIYAM RESORTS APPOINTS INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO IGNITE THE REOPENING OF SUN SIYAM PASIKUDAH IN SRI LANKA
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 December, 2023 9:36 am
Sun Siyam Resorts, a renowned and multi-award-winning Maldivian hospitality group, is pleased to introduce Arshed Refai as the General Manager and Dulanka De Mel as Sales and Marketing Manager at Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka. Their appointment comes in...
ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA AND ITALIAN MUNICIPALITY OF MATERA SIGN TWINNING AGREEMENT TO SAFEGUARD CULTURAL HERITAGE
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:14 am
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Italian city of Matera have signed a partnership agreement that activates a twinning programme with the objective of safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage. AlUla and Matera will work together to promote common prosperity and sustainability,...
Acclaimed Anatolian restaurant Rüya Riyadh launches authentic Turkish brunch
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 December, 2023 3:59 pm
Taking Turkish cuisine in Saudi Arabia to exciting new heights, Rüya Riyadh has launched its first Turkish brunch, inviting guests into a world of authentic and indulgent cuisine, Turkish hospitality and rich culinary traditions and heritage. Translating to Dream in Turkish, Rüya aims to...
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