Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
Sydney, Australia - Australian airline Qantas scrapped its non-stop Perth to London flight Thursday, saying the decision was taken as a...
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Paris prepares warm Olympics welcome — except for rats
While the Paris Olympics is set to be a festival of socializing and intermingling, city authorities are keen for visitors...
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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.
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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.
Business
Summer break, Eid push up Saudi air ticket prices
The kingdom, which has 15 domestic airports, is witnessing a significant increase in the prices of domestic flights, ranging between...
- Saudi Arabia's domestic airports are witnessing active travel due to the summer break and Eid al-Adha
- There has been an increase in the prices of domestic flights tickets, ranging between 32% to 314%
Economy
Sri Lanka appeals Russia for fuel and resumption of tourist flights
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic downturn since it gained independence from Britain in 1948.
- The Island nation has suffered months of blackouts, rampant inflation and critical shortages of food and petrol.
- Russia and Ukraine were among the top sources of tourists for Sri Lanka before February's conflict began.
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Shark kills 1 Austrian, 1 Romanian tourist in Egypt’s Red Sea
Two women, one Austrian and the other Romanian, were killed in a shark attack this week off the coast of...
- The Red Sea is a popular tourist destination, where sharks are common but rarely attack people swimming within authorised limits
- In 2018, a Czech tourist was killed by a shark off a Red Sea beach and a similar attack killed a German tourist in 2015
Arts & Culture
Jeddah Season 2022 concludes, 6m visitors attend events
Jeddah Season 2022 lasted for 60 days and was full of exciting shows, programs, activities that took place in 13...
- Jeddah Season this year lasted for 60 days and it was full of exciting shows
- The shows, programs and activities took place across 13 locations in Jeddah
Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
Sydney, Australia - Australian airline Qantas scrapped its non-stop Perth to London flight Thursday, saying the decision was taken as a...
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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...
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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...
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SCC committee discusses issues related to Sharjah’s economy and tourism
SHARJAH, UAE - The Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee of Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) held a meeting to discuss...
- The committee addressed the outcomes of its recent visit to Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
- The committee was briefed about the authority’s efforts to stimulate tourism by conducting events throughout the year.
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ATO partners with ISM to boost tourism in the Middle East
Jeddah, UAE--The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) has signed a partnership agreement with the International Strategic Management (ISM) company to achieve...
- The ISM will collaborate with the ATO to achieve its goals, harmonizing them with the Arab League's Sustainable Development Plan
- The partnership between the ATO and ISM will enable the Arab countries to develop tourist destinations to achieve sustainable development
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Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...
- These were the result of strenuous excavations that took place in 2023.
- Residential units whose walls were built with stones and clay were revealed.