Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 January, 2016 3:01 pm

Exclusive Packages on Offer at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Sure to Elevate Guest Experiences

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is dedicated to elevating guest experiences this January with exclusive and exciting packages across the resort’s diverse offerings.   The resort will offer a stargazing dining experience at Turquoiz, classic pairing evening during...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 January, 2016 11:58 am

Oman Air affirms its commitment to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Oman Air, the National Carrier of Oman is fully aware of the importance to conserve the national resources and supports of the efforts exerted by the international community in this regard, which aims to develop and implement international conventions to protect wildlife.    There...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 January, 2016 5:11 am

Kunna Kida festival draws 100,000 visitors

The 3rd Jeddah heritage festival Kunna Kida (We were like this) attracted over 100,000 visitors from all parts of the Kingdom in the first three days, organizers said on Friday. A source said the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage reported 25 percent of visitors at the festival...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 January, 2016 3:24 am

Najran hosts horse race daring threat of missiles

Najran was hosting its annual horse race Saturday despite constant threats of missile fire from across the Yemen border. Mani Al-Dowhan, secretary of the competition, said the Ninth Equestrianism Club Annual Competition would held on Saturday under the patronage of Prince Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 January, 2016 2:28 am

Flynas introduces direct flights to Khartoum

Saudi national carrier flynas has launched direct services from Dammam to the Sudanese capital Khartoum, describing it as a strategic move to continue growing the carrier’s footprint in the wider Middle East region. The inaugural flight XY420 took off on Jan. 5 from King Fahd International ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 January, 2016 4:01 am

Kunna Kida — Festival with a historic twist

THE third historic Jeddah festival, Kunna Kida (We were like this), is under way, bringing excitement and happiness to Jeddah’s residents over a period of 10 days. Those attending the festival will discover new activities as well as enjoy traditional Hejazi food. The festival combines...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 2:33 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ENHANCES US OPERATIONS WITH EQUIPMENT CHANGES IN 2016

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to optimise its United States network with equipment changes on two key markets in 2016.   Currently the UAE’s national carrier operates leased Jet Airways Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for its daily flight to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 12:23 pm

Elegant Resorts sets new KSA destinations for winter holidays

With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia winter holidays set to begin on 7 January 2016, it’s the perfect time to book an ultra-luxury family break for loved ones with Elegant Resorts. With an extended holiday period until 20 January, guests can both stay closer to home and travel to Dubai, or...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:20 am

Al-Ahsa’s Land of Civilizations project nears completion

Preparations are under way for the completion of the “Land of Civilizations” project at Al-Qara Mountain in the east of Al-Ahsa oasis. It is expected to open within the next two months. Abdul Latif Al-Afaleq, chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:19 am

Hayya Jeddah festival begins today

The fourth edition of Hayya Jeddah is ready to launch from Jan. 7 till Feb. 7.  Jeddah will witness the largest festival for children, entertainment and games under the patronage of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, who is also chairman of the Tourism Promotion Council. The Jeddah...

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