Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 4:55 am

Zubaida Trail, a historic landmark and ancient international road to Makkah

Saudi Arabia is rich with a large number of historic trails the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula traveled along before and after Islam. However, Zubaida Trail remains one of its most famous trails because of its monuments that are still found today. This has earned its registration in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 7 August, 2018 1:23 am

Oman Air announces new codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

Oman Air, the National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is continuing its expansion across Europe by extending its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa.    Under the expanded code share agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 August, 2018 2:13 pm

Al Ghazal Travel Agency partners with Sabre for regional growth

Al Ghazal Travel, one of the leading travel agencies in Saudi Arabia, has chosen Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry, as its technology partner to support its expansion strategy, provide more personalised travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 August, 2018 8:31 am

An Emirati and Arab Cultural Carnival Like Never Before in Brazil…

It’s a vibrant scene drawn by people diving nose-down into an unfamiliar culture, and Sharjah’s internationally acclaimed influence on the global cultural landscape has become talk of a new town, yet again.    The Sharjah Pavillion at the 25th edition of São...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 August, 2018 8:21 am

Nakheel invests AED15 million in new marinas at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Master developer Nakheel is investing AED15 million to increase boat mooring capacity on Palm Jumeirah, with two new marinas that will bring the total berths on the island to 600.             New marinas are on the way at...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 August, 2018 3:46 am

719,000 foreign pilgrims arrive; Mashaer Train makes trial runs

The number of foreign Haj pilgrims who have arrived in the Kingdom has exceeded so far 700,000 as of Friday. The General Directorate of Passports said the number of pilgrims who came by air, sea and land reached till Friday evening 719,385, which is an increase of 44,157, or 6 percent, over the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 August, 2018 1:45 am

New Kaaba cover ready

The new Kiswa (the black cloth covering the Holy Kaaba) for the year 1439 Hijri is ready, according to the Committee for Inspecting the Holy Kaaba Cloth. As is customary, the old Kiswa will be replaced with the new one on Dhul Hijjah 9 morning under the direct supervision of the President for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 August, 2018 10:33 am

​Royal Rose Hotel targets more Chinese tourists

Offers authentic Arabian hospitality with a taste of European luxury Royal Rose, a luxurious five-star hotel located in downtown Abu Dhabi, have hosted 40,746 Chinese guests in 2017 making it the #1 hotel choice for Chinese visitors.  Hence it is stepping up its efforts to attract more...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 August, 2018 9:29 am

Oman Air signed in as the Official Carrier of Ironman

The iconic and internationally acclaimed sporting event Ironman 70.3 will be held in the Sultanate of Oman, supported by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). The triathlon competition will be held in the capital city of Muscat, which will create a perfect backdrop for Ironman 70.3, offering guests an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 August, 2018 7:19 am

18,000 Civil Defense officers ready to protect pilgrims

A general plan to cover emergency responses during the Hajj season has been put in place, ensuring safety for pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, said Gen. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Omro, director-general of the Civil Defense. He said that Civil Defense forces implementing the plan ...

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