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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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 August, 2018 6:10 am

Al-Amr: General plan for emergencies in Haj set

All arrangements have been completed to carry out the general plan for dealing with emergencies in the 1439H Haj season and to provide all the means for preventive safety from hazards that the pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque might encounter, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 August, 2018 3:11 am

Popularity of last-minute holidays soar amongst Saudi travellers according to Hotels.com

The thirst for wanderlust is pushing holidaymakers to plan later and travel further as they increasingly book vacations closer to the date of travel – research by Hotels.com™that surveyed a total of 600 respondents aged between 18-35 years, has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 August, 2018 1:00 am

Turkish Airlines launches new inflight safety video in partnership with Warner Bros. and The LEGO(R) Movie franchise

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, launches a new animated safety video, complete with familiar LEGO® minifigures in surprising new roles.  The custom-animated safety video for Turkish Airlines was created by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 August, 2018 3:34 am

DHL Express strengthens unmatched intercontinental network with order of 14 new Boeing 777 Freighters

At the Farnborough International Airshow, DHL Express announced today that the world’s leading international express service provider has placed an order for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, which also includes options and purchase rights for 7 additional aircraft. The delivery of the first four...

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