IOC creates historic Olympic Esports Games with 2025 launch in Saudi
History was made today when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to create Olympic Esports Games. The first edition will...
Chinese company to build Saudi Arabia’s first ocean park
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Haichang Ocean Park Holdings, China's largest ocean theme park operator, announced plans on Thursday to build...
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Over 3.8m passengers transit through Sharjah Airport in Q1 of 2023
SHARJAH, UAE - Over 3.8 million passengers traveled through Sharjah Airport in the first quarter of 2023, recording a 28.01...
- The aircraft movement in Q1 of 2023 rose by 9.02 per cent, with 23,261 flights compared to 21,336 flights during the same period in 2022.
- There have been continued efforts by Sharjah Airport Authority to increase passenger numbers and aircraft movements.
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Arabian Travel Market unveils Monday in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open Monday at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC),...
- The event, on May 1-4, will see global travel, tourism, and hospitality experts discuss how their industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.
- Exhibitor participation in the event has risen by 27 percent compared to last year’s event, with growth registered across all show sectors.
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DET to highlight Dubai’s tourism in Arabian Travel Market
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is likely to display the diversity of the Emirate's destination,...
- DET is supposed to highlight how the city’s tourism industry is supporting the journey towards achieving the UAE’s Net Zero 2050.
- DET will showcase cuisine from Emirati businesses and local, homegrown brands whilst ensuring that all giveaways are sustainable.
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Hollywood sensation Jason Momoa is new ‘Chief Island Officer’ of Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the country’s leisure and entertainment destination, appoints Jason Momoa to be the...
- American actor Momoa assumes the former role of stand-up comedian Kevin Hart who announced the end of his reign as Chief Island Officer earlier this year
- In the new trailer video, Jason is seen making a casual yet epic entrance on a paddle board announcing that his calling has led him to “this ridiculously awesome job.”
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Qatar Tourism head says country expects over 5m visitors in 2023
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar expects more than five million people to visit the Gulf state in 2023 despite a post-World Cup...
- The head of Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism admitted that hotels had fallen quiet after the World Cup final on December 19.
- He insisted that every World Cup host has the same lull after the tournament and that hotels were still 65-70 percent full.
GCC citizens enjoy increased visa-free travel options
GCC citizens have some of the most powerful passports in the world, says a recent report by the Henley Passport...
- GCC citizens have some of the most powerful passports in the world, says a recent report by the Henley Passport Index 2023
- This trend is expected to continue, opening up new possibilities and opportunities for GCC citizens, the report adds
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2,000 ancient sheep heads found in Egypt temple
Mummies of dogs, goats, cows, gazelles and mongooses were also exhumed by a team of US archaeologists from New York...
- Sameh Iskandar, head of the American mission, said the ram heads were "offerings" indicating "a cult to Ramses II celebrated 1,000 years after his death".
- Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said the finds will help people know more about the temple of Ramses II.
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UAE shares view at first G20 Culture Working Group meeting
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY) participated in the First G20 Culture Working Group (CWG)...
- G20 members, invited countries and international organizations attended the meetings of the Culture Working Group.
- The meeting discussed the challenges and opportunities in the cultural ecosystem on a global scale.
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Dubai is the new destination wedding choice for couples
DUBAI, UAE- Dubai is fast emerging as the city of choice for destination weddings, with a growing number of event...
- This is in line with the efforts aimed at boosting the emirate's stature as a perfect place for living, work and visit, and a global destination for weddings
- Globally, people are choosing Dubai to celebrate not only weddings, but also milestone celebrations and personal occasions
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Tourism in Iraq can be a success, says First Deputy Speaker of Parliament
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi said that the tourism sector in Iraq has all the...
- Tourism in Iraq can be successful, says First Deputy Speaker of Parliament.
- The First Deputy Speaker met with the Association of Travel and Tourism Companies in Iraq.
IOC creates historic Olympic Esports Games with 2025 launch in Saudi
History was made today when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to create Olympic Esports Games. The first edition will...
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Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to...
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Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi sizes up ‘huge challenge’
As the only bidder, Saudi Arabia was anointed host of the 2034 World Cup last October by FIFA. Infrastructure is...
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Saudi Arabia set to leap into space tourism by 2026
Madrid-based Halo Space Company has selected Saudi Arabia as its launch site for space tourism, offering tours at $164,000 per...
- Madrid-based Halo Space Company selects Saudi Arabia as its launch site for space tourism, offering tours at $164,000 per person for a stratospheric Earth view.
- In June, a trial flight will take passengers 32 kilometers above Earth, using a helium balloon for an accessible adventure without the need for special training.
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Bahrain and France sign MoU to boost tourism education
Lyon, France--Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EKLYA School of Business in...
- The MoU will strengthen educational ties, foster mutual understanding, and enhance bilateral relations in the realms of academia, culture, and knowledge exchange
- The curriculum for the EKLYA students will encompass a variety of subjects, including cross-cultural studies, project management, event management, and geopolitics
Diriyah unveils 20,000-seat arena in $63bn Saudi masterplan
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia, has revealed plans for "The Arena in Diriyah," a monumental 76,000-square-meter lifestyle facility set...
- Designed by London-based HKS Architects as part of a $63.2 billion masterplan, the arena aims to become the Middle East's premier venue destination
- Embracing Najdi architecture motifs, the arena promises a versatile design enabling swift configuration changes for hosting various events