Qatar outpaces Saudi Arabia and UAE in tourism growth with 147% surge
Doha, Qatar - Qatar has emerged as the leading player in the Middle East tourism sector, boasting an impressive 147%...
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Saudi Arabia leads GCC travel growth to India with a 40% rise in flight searches: report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Wego, the leading travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North...
Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt’s Aswan
Around 310,000 people have crossed from Sudan into Egypt since war broke out on April 15 between the forces of...
- "Since our Sudanese brothers came from the war, work has started to get better and there's been more work in tourism,"a boat captain said
- Egypt is currently going through its worst-ever economic crisis, which has devastated purchasing power across the country
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Qatar Tourism appoints Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim as brand ambassador
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Tourism has appointed Olympic and World champion, Mutaz Barshim, as its newest brand ambassador.Barshim, who recently...
- Barshim recently set a world record as the only high jump athlete to win five World Championship medals
- Qatar recently concluded its Summer in Qatar season, which saw the debut of the country’s first-ever Qatar Toy Festival, and ‘Disney on Ice.’
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EIH acquires stake in 9Yards Comm
The acquisition aims to broaden EIH's investment portfolio.
- EIH has cultivated a diversified, innovative and sustainable investment portfolio comprising over 40 successful companies across various sectors.
- 9Yards Communications has a broad client portfolio encompassing government entities and private organizations both domestically and internationally.
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Kuwait Airport expects 13% rise in passenger numbers, says DGCA
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - Kuwait's Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) expected that the total passenger traffic to and from...
- The total passenger traffic from Kuwait International Airport in the present summer season is expected to reach 5.75 million passengers.
- Kuwait Airport expects to operate 45,000 flights this season, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year.
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UAE witnesses record 2.4m tourists in first six months of 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE - A record 2.4 million tourists visited the UAE during the first six months of 2023, a...
- The emirate’s hotel establishments generated revenues exceeding AED3 billion during the same period, a 26 percent growth compared to last year.
- The hotels also recorded an average occupancy rate of 70 percent, with the average stay in the emirate's hotels being 2.7 nights.
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To boost tourism, Saudi Arabia expands visitor e-visa to eight more countries
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Looking to boost leisure, business and religious travel to the kingdom, Saudi Arabia will grant visitor e-visa...
- The kingdom's visitor e-visa is valid for an entire year, grants multiple entries, and permits a stay of up to 90 days
- The oil-rich country has seen rapid growth in tourism due to its visa initiatives, which now include 57 nations
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PIF sets up tourism firm Asfar
Firm Saudi Tourism Investment Company has been set up.
- The company will invest in new tourism projects and develop attractive destinations with hospitality, tourist attractions.
- The company will leverage Saudi Arabia’s unique strategic location between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe
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Will climate change hit Mediterranean tourism?
In Spain, the thermometer has shot 15 degrees above normal summer season levels. Italy has also laboured under heatwaves with...
- In Greece, thousands of tourists have been evacuated in recent days from the islands of Rhodes and Corfu which have been ravaged by fires
- According to a recent note from Moody's, "heatwaves may reduce Southern Europe's attractiveness as a tourist destination in the longer term
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Travel companies give wings to Saudi tourism aspirations
Fueling this ambition is an intricate web of travel companies, including tour operators, airlines, accommodation providers, cruise lines, and destination...
- The Kingdom, aiming to draw 100 million yearly visitors by 2030, is planning to invest over US$1 trillion in tourism over the next decade
- Travel companies play a key role in promoting Saudi tourism, developing packages, and collaborating with public sector entities
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Arabian Nights in Malaysia: Middle Eastern cuisine and adventure await Arab tourists
Malaysia's Bukit Bintang district offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern cuisine and bustling tourist attractions to charm Arab travelers.
- Authentic Arab food, especially the Levantine variety, in Bukit Bintang is as easily available as in Doha or Kuwait
- Presence of Yemeni-themed restaurants not only enhances the cuisine scene but pays homage to Malaysia's historical connections with Yemen
Qatar outpaces Saudi Arabia and UAE in tourism growth with 147% surge
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DWTC welcomes 2.47m visitors in 2023, says EVP
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ADIO and Dustour Marine to drive tourism activities in Abu Dhabi
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New shipping service in Saudi Arabia launched
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service 'NRS' by...
- The NRS shipping service will link Jeddah Islamic Port to Yanbu Commercial Port, Neom Port, Aqaba Port in Jordan, and Sokhna Port in Egypt.
- This will further establish the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub that bridges three continents,
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Rotana announces the soft opening of Dar Rayhaan in Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in...
- This is in line with Rotana’s ambitious goal of launching eight properties in Saudi Arabia.
- Dar Rayhaan by Rotana offers 133 keys, including 113 rooms and 20 suites,
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Global football stars choose Red Sea destination for holiday
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA – A few days ago, the Red Sea destination hosted several international football stars from Saudi Pro...
- Among the football stars were Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabinho Tavares, Roger Ibanez and Roberto Firmino.
- They also engaged in various water sports and marine activities, making the most of their time.