Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 19 July, 2024 3:38 pm

New regulations underway to facilitate investment in Saudi

Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Alkhateeb, said that work is underway on new laws and regulations to facilitate investment in Saudi Arabia. The private sector always seeks profits and returns. Therefore, tourism projects will be a pull factor for investors. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 July, 2024 8:18 am

Saudi Arabia receives 60M tourists in H1 2024: Al-Khatib

Saudi Arabia received 60 million tourists in the first half of 2024, whose spending reached about SAR 150 billion, with growth of 10% compared to the same period last year, said Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib.   Tourism income accounted for 5% of the Kingdom’s economy in H1...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 July, 2024 4:25 pm

Rocco Forte Hotels Welcomes Saudi Tourists with ITA Airways' New Direct Flight from Rome to Riyadh

In a landmark development, ITA Airways has launched its first direct flight from Rome to Riyadh, significantly enhancing air connectivity and tourism between Italy and Saudi Arabia. In parallel with this exciting launch, Rocco Forte Hotels is delighted to welcome tourists from the Kingdom of Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:51 pm

Saudi airports’ passenger traffic rises to 62M in H1 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that Saudi Arabia’s airports received 62 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a rise of 17% year-on-year (YoY). In a statement today, July 11, GACA said the number of flights increased by 12% to 446,000, with the volume of air...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 July, 2024 12:35 pm

Why You Shouldn Rent a Yacht When Visiting Dubai

Dubai, a city synonymous with luxury, innovation, and breathtaking architecture, offers countless experiences for visitors. Among these, yacht booking in Dubai stands out as an unparalleled way to explore the city's stunning coastline and enjoy its pristine waters. Here are some compelling reasons...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 July, 2024 12:27 am

Dubai Culture champions creativity at 16th UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conference

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has concluded its participation in the 16th UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conference. The event aims to enhance cooperation between cities that integrate creativity into their urban development strategies and practices, supporting cultural...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 July, 2024 8:55 am

INNOPROM 2024 kicks off in Russia with UAE as Partner Country

 INNOPROM 2024 has started in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with the UAE participating as a Partner Country. The UAE’s delegation is focused on strengthening bilateral relations by highlighting investment, industrial, and trade opportunities, exchanging experiences and knowledge, and exploring...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 9 July, 2024 7:30 am

Thakher Development Company CEO: Makkah’s Hospitality Sector Sustains its Strong Performance During Hajj Season 1445

Thakher Development Company’s CEO, Eng. Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, announced that the hospitality sector in the Holy City of Makkah sustained its strong performance during Hajj season 1445, with occupancy rates in Thakher Makkah project hotels reaching 100% for the second consecutive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 July, 2024 10:20 am

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East expands by 20% for its next edition in January

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s leading event for light and building technology, will host its 18th edition from 14 to 16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The upcoming show will be the largest in the event’s history, with exhibitors from over 30 countries and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 July, 2024 10:24 am

AlUla Desert Blaze is back: Region’s ultimate endurance race returns for daring second edition

The heat is well and truly on again in AlUla as the historic Saudi Arabian city gears up to host the second edition of AlUla Desert Blaze on August 24, with runners from across the globe invited to take on the ultimate test of endurance, with SAR 176,000 (US$ 46,900) in cash prizes to be...

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