Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 August, 2016 7:13 am

Let Google be your guide to Rio de Janeiro

The modern Olympic Games have been a defining moment for athletes and fans alike dating back to 1896. This week, the 2016 cauldron will be lit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where thousands of athletes will come together to represent the strength and pride of their home countries with the world as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 August, 2016 5:09 am

Over 600,000 pilgrims to visit Madinah before Haj

More than 600,000 pilgrims are expected to visit Madinah to pay homage to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and pray at his mosque, according to Hatim Qadi, spokesman for the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. He said the pilgrims started arriving in Madinah on Thursday. “On that day, 60...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 August, 2016 3:33 am

9th Edition of CAFÉ ME kicks off in Dubai

The 9th edition of the Customer Advisory Forum Event Middle East (CAFÉ ME) will be hosted in Dubai this year on November 29th. The full-day event kicks off this year with the theme “Empower, Accelerate and Transform – HR and Learning Re-defined”. CAFÉ ME is an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 August, 2016 2:03 am

ITFC, AICE launch an Innovative Financing & Development Program for the Indonesian Coffee Exports

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, in collaboration with the Indonesian Coffee Exporters and Industries Association (AICE) embarked on an innovative financing and trade development program to model a transformation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 August, 2016 3:53 pm

Every match, Every Team, Every week at Long’s Bar

Known to residents as the longest bar in the Middle East, Long’s Bar will be screening the most watched football tournament in the world, known as the Premier League, where 20 clubs will compete to win the title.   What’s more, be the Man of the Match every Saturday by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 August, 2016 3:47 pm

Leave your legacy at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island

Did you know that Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island plants a mangrove tree in commemoration of every visitor to the island? Dedicated to saving and protecting the environment, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island invites Abu Dhabi’s tourists to contribute to the preservation of Abu Dhabi's natural...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 August, 2016 3:32 pm

​Limited Edition Privileged Dining Card at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers

 Set To Save Diners More than AED 10,000 a Year   Seasons, La Vue Terrace, Manzoni and popular night spot Amarillo included in guest loyalty programme   The Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers has announced that 100 Privileged Dining cards to be given away to the first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 August, 2016 1:27 pm

Oman Air Agrees Sale And Leaseback Arrangement With Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

  As Oman Air continues its ambitious fleet and network expansion plan, the airline has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd for the sale and leaseback of two new B737-800 aircraft.   The first of the two aircraft was delivered on 25th July...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 August, 2016 4:02 am

SCTH to open 140 heritage sites as part of reform plan

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced that it will establish 140 new heritage projects as part of its national reform program plan. A source said the projects would cost an estimated SR10.4 billion under 13 initiatives headed by the commission. “The ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 August, 2016 7:40 am

Etihad Group to support 108,000 jobs

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity partner airlines will support 108,000 jobs across the United States in 2016 and make a $10.7 billion (Dh39.27 billion) contribution to the national economy this year, demonstrating a significant impact in one of the world's...

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