Moonlit scramble across the sand for Turkey’s booming baby turtle population
Manavgat, Turkey - The baby loggerhead sea turtles emerged from their eggshells and began their first challenge in life: a wobbly...
GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
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Privacy remains key concern as facial recognition technology makes GCC travel sector secure, efficient
Face and iris recognition technology vary by country in the region, and expecting it to be implemented in many airports...
- Facial recognition techniques vary in each country, and expecting it to be implemented in many large airports around the world in a short time is unrealistic, says an expert
- People and organizations involved in the passenger moving process must strike a proper balance in terms of how they can begin implementing biometric technologies, he adds
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DEWA launches construction work of Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project
DUBAI, UAE - MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer has launched the...
- The Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project is unique for its innovative architectural idea.
- The Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project will use the slope of the upper dam of Hatta plant to create a natural waterfall.
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Dubai tourist arrivals vault 134% from Jan to Oct
Dubai’s hotel inventory in October 2022 comprised 144,737 rooms at 790 hotel establishments compared with 122,185 rooms available at the...
- Dubai’s hotel inventory in October 2022 comprised 144,737 rooms at 790 hotel establishments compared with 122,185 rooms available in October 2019
- UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 seeks to attract AED100 billion in additional tourism investments and 40 million hotel guests by 2031
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Tourists, cruises, flights to Aqaba on the rise in December
AQABA, JORDAN - The southern city of Aqaba is welcoming an increasing number of local visitors and foreign tourists of...
- The ports of Aqaba are expected to receive eight giant cruise ships carrying about 2,700 tourists each.
- King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba has received 18 flights from abroad in since the beginning of December.
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Riyadh’s WTTC Summit to oversee signing of 50 deals
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Fifty deals and agreements are expected to be signed in the World Travel and Tourism Council...
- The minister evaluated the deals to be worth $50 billion, local media reports said.
- Also, the event comprises over 3,000 participants, 57 ministers of tourism and travel
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Third Saudi Cruise Season begins as MSC Splendida arrives in Yanbu Port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--- Yanbu Commercial Port has officially kickstarted the third edition of the Saudi cruise season by berthing MSC...
- MSC Splendida, which arrived from Jeddah Islamic Port, marked the maiden cruise call for the current season that will run until May 2023.
- Cruise Saudi, a PIF-owned business that oversees the development of the local cruise ecosystem, is trying to position the Kingdom as a premier global cruise destination.
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Mohammed bin Rashid approves Dubai rural area development master plan
DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has approved the...
- The Plan seeks to preserve the nature of areas including Lehbab, Margham, Al Marmoom, Al Lisaili, Al Faqaa and Al Aweer.
- It also aims to offer a unique touristic experience and transform each area into a key tourist destination in the emirate.
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Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum to begin Nov 24
SHARJAH, UAE - The 9th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) is set to kick off...
- The forum will convene a host of government officials, local and international decision-makers, experts in global travel, tourism and aviation sector.
- Organized by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the forum complements SCTDA's efforts to bolster Sharjah's position in global tourism.
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Qatar issues licenses to 3500 holiday homes to house World Cup visitors
Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup.
- Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup
- More than 160 round-trip flights are scheduled daily from neighbouring Gulf countries to allow them to accommodate supporters
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GCC adopts tourism strategy, launches new platform
The Gulf ministers review projects aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action in tourism as well as strategic partnerships between the...
- The Gulf ministers review projects aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action in tourism, as well as strategic partnerships between the GCC and other countries and parties
- The development comes a couple of days after the launch of the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 that comes under the ‘Projects of the 50'
Moonlit scramble across the sand for Turkey’s booming baby turtle population
Manavgat, Turkey - The baby loggerhead sea turtles emerged from their eggshells and began their first challenge in life: a wobbly...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Salik revenue soars to US$574m
Toll usage revenue rose 11.7% YoY to US$502million.
- The total number of trips made through Salik’s eight toll gates grew by 10 percent over the course of the year.
- Salik’s registered active accounts increased 16.0 percent YoY to approximately 2.4 million at the end of 2023.
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Dubai International Boat Show helps in marine business
DUBAI, UAE – Dubai International Boat Show has wrapped up following a hugely successful week of high-value boat sales, important...
- The exhibition is recognized as one of the most influential boat shows in the world.
- The exhibition has wrapped up following a hugely successful week of boat sales.
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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities
SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...
- For years, only the most intrepid of hikers and campers would brave the trips into Iraq's desert.
- With the rise of social media and a period of relative stability, it has become a popular destination.