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Marriott International Celebrates  10th Annual ‘iftar for Cabs’ Initiative in the Uae
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 2:25 pm
As part of its ongoing commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan, Marriott International celebrated the tenth annual ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative at participating Marriott International hotels in the Middle East and Africa, including over 50 properties in the UAE.During the...
The Island of Ireland: An Eid Getaway Like No Other
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 11:42 am
Ireland’s rolling greens, lush landscape and idyllic weather, coupled with irresistible hotel and experience offers, provide guests with an Eid break like no other. Those with looking for a breath of fresh air, can pack their bags and make use of the extra few days off, to be spent exploring...
Tourism body puts Al-Jouf under inspection spotlight
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 4:48 am
Travel agencies and accommodation providers in Al-Jouf region have come under the spotlight as part of a series of inspections by Saudi tourism officials. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Al-Jouf has been conducting surveillance tours to monitor the standard of...
Al Bustan Centre & Residence successfully concludes 3rd Blood Donation drive
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 2:43 am
As part of its Responsible Awareness Program and in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, recently concluded its 3rd blood donation drive for its employees. Conducted ...
Reel Junior debuts in The Dubai Mall
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 5:16 pm
Reel Cinemas has opened its second dedicated screen for kids- Reel Junior - at The Dubai Mall. Little ones can enjoy the latest animation, action or adventure fantasy at the Reel Junior screen.    With cool and quirky bean ban seating, Reel Junior assures...
Ramada Downtown Dubai appoints new assistant director of sales
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 2:40 pm
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai announces the appointment of Athar Baig as its new assistant director of sales.  Athar Baig brings in 15 years of hotel sales experience in the emirate of Dubai. Before joining Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, he was a senior sales manager at Holiday Inn Al ...
Strike off 5 outdoor destinations from your bucket list this summer!
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 2:01 pm
If you have not yet scaled the UAE mountains or ventured into the desert for that long-pending overnight camping trip, then the time to do it is now. Before the mercury rises any further, you must explore some of the most beautiful, hidden gems spread across the UAE. Here are our top picks that may ...
Saudi Civil Defense steps up safety plan for pilgrims
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 5:55 am
Makkah’s Civil Defense has boosted its inspection program in the city as it works to ensure worshippers’ safety during Ramadan. Lt. Col. Fawwaz bin Ibrahim Al-Zayidi, director of the safety department at the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Makkah, said that more than 16,300...
Saudi envoy opens new mosque in Pakistan
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 3:37 am
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan on Saturday opened a new mosque in the city of Haripur as a mark of the strong relations between the two countries. The Kingdom’s envoy, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, inaugurated the King Abdul Aziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud Mosque, in Pakistan’s...
How Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula went from being underdeveloped...to having negative unemployment
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 7:23 am
In almost no time, the city of Al-Ula in northwest Saudi Arabia went from being relatively unknown to a very early symbol of success for the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan. Previously underdeveloped and mostly ignored, it has now become home to the Winter at Tantora music...
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