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...
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Saudi Arabia, Poland sign agreement on air transport
Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Poland to organize the operational framework...
- From the Saudi side, Ali Rajab, Executive Vice President at GACA -Economic Policies & International Cooperation signed the MoU
- From the Polish side, Piotr Samson, President of the Polish Civil Aviation Authority inked the pact in Warsaw
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed issues directives for ADIHEX 2022
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club (EFC),...
- Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club has issued directives for development of the strategy of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
- The development of ADIHEX strategy is to enhance its role in preserving UAE's cultural heritage, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable hunting
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Istanbul Airport first in Europe with 1,327 average flights daily
Istanbul Airport ranked first in Europe in terms of the average number of daily flights during the period of July...
- The Airport exceeded the French Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by number of flights
- Istanbul Airport also topped the list of airports in terms of the number of passengers during the month of June
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Over 30,000 visitors attend Al Dhaid Date Festival in Sharjah
The 6th edition of Al Dhaid Date Festival came to a successful conclusion at Expo Al Dhaid, after four days...
- The Al Dhaid Date Festival drew over 30,000 visitors who explored and learnt about the best and finest types of dates
- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it will spare no effort to promote and preserve the historical status of palm trees
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Dubai Health Authority, Visa sign MoU to enhance health tourism
The Dubai Health Authority recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa with the aim of enhancing Dubai's competitiveness...
- Visa cardholders would be given exclusive discounts on medical services by by members of the Dubai Health Experience
- The cardholders will be able to choose a range of medical services, book appointments and plan their treatment itineraries
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Global medical and recovery tourism worth $100bn annually: Official
The revenues of the medical and recovery tourism, globally, is around $100 billion annually, said Bandar Al Fihaid, President of the...
- Bandar Al Fihaid, President of the Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) said this in a report.
- The ATO president also said that Arab tourists expenditure amounts to nearly $30 billion.
Geostrategy
Saudi citizens’ US visitor visas validity raised to 10 years
The United States Mission to Saudi Arabia has announced that Saudi citizens visitor visas (B1/B2) validity has been increased from...
- The visitor visas (B1/B2) validity has been increased from five to 10 years and will be applicable from August 1, 2022
- The decision on the visas has been taken in cooperation with the Saudi government on a reciprocal basis
Geostrategy
Kuwait asks its citizens to leave turmoil-hit Sri Lanka at the earliest
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry has called on nationals who are currently in Sri Lanka to keep away from protest areas, heed...
- Kuwait also advised nationals who are planning to travel to Sri Lanka to postpone their trips.
- It encouraged Kuwaitis in Sri Lanka to call the embassy or the ministry if they seek any help.
Arts & Culture
Festivals, guesthouses breathe life into Old Tunis, boost tourism
The government has this month begun bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, as its tourism and import-dependent economy has been...
- Under the Hafsids, Tunis was one of the biggest cities in the Islamic world, and their legacy has remained in the form of narrow, crowded souks.
- The district also has some two dozen small souks devoted to specific artisans such as tanners, perfume sellers and shoemakers.
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Dubai tourism achieves robust growth in 2022
The sector recovered fast in the emirate after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, registering a 203 percent increase in the...
- The increased flow of tourists helped improve hotel occupancy across the emirate, which reached 76 per cent during the period, the highest globally in Q1.
- Successful handling of the pandemic, a safe environment for travelers and world-class infrastructure have contributed towards the rising tourist inflow.
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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.