Oman aviation sector sees 16.4% passenger growth in first 4 months of 2024 Â
Oman witnesses a 16.4% growth in passenger traffic in early 2024 The Sultanate of Oman’s aviation sector has experienced remarkable...
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ATM 2024 in Dubai to host 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries
Dubai, UAE - The 31st edition of Arabian Travel Mart, 2024, taking place from May 6 to May 9, is...
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First private mission reaches International Space Station
Axiom sees the voyages as the first steps of a grander goal: to build its own private space station. The...
- NASA join hands with Axiom and SpaceX to focus on more ambitious voyages deeper into the cosmos
- ISS will carry out 25 research projects, including an MIT technology demonstration of smart tiles
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In a ‘dangerous’ land: tourists trickle back to Iraq
Retirees and YouTubers, on package tours or lugging backpacks, are braving Iraq's still basic tourist infrastructure to visit ancient sites...
- Western governments still issue travel warnings for tourists heading to Iraq, highlighting the risks from kidnappings and bombings
- Around 107,000 tourists visited Iraq in 2021, which is three times more than the number in 2020
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Saudi Arabia eases rules for US, UK, and Schengen visa holders
The move comes two weeks after the country lifted all Covid-19-related entry restrictions.
- Citizens of any country can now receive a 12-month tourism visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia without needing to apply in advance
- However, they will have to hold one of the three visas, and travel on one of the country’s national carriers: Saudia, Flynas, or Flyadeal
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Saudi Arabia wants Trojena on global tourism map
Trojena is the new mountain tourism destination whose establishment was recently announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Trojena aspires to redefine visitors’ and residents’ perceptions of mountain tourism
- The project will be launched in 2026 and will be located in the heart of NEOM
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Five ancient tombs discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara
In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the...
- Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids and animal burial sites.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry. A limestone sarcophagus and colorful decorations were found in the tomb.
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GCC airfares soar as oil prices rise
The amplifying factors include sanctions against Russia’s aviation sector, which cast a global pall over the aviation industry.
- Several Arab airlines have decided to raise the prices of their tickets slightly
- Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways increased fares to all destinations from March 7
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Liberal young flee to Turkey’s ‘Little Russia’
Thousands have left Russia for Turkey, many paying exorbitant airfares to reach one of the last accessible destinations as Western...
- Thousands have left Russia for Turkey, many paying exorbitant airfares to reach one of the last accessible destinations as Western sanctions tighten
- Some have found a place to live in the upscale Istanbul neighbourhood of Nisantasi so beloved of Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk
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Emirates to launch daily flights to Israel from June 23
Emirates will offer multiple daily and weekly flights throughout Australia, India, Philippines, Thailand and South Africa, many of which are...
- Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class.
- The new service to Tel Aviv will also provide 20 tonnes of cargo capacity on each flight, providing channels for Israeli businesses.
Business
Playa Hotels inks Saudi resort deal
It will set up facilities along the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea.
- Playa signed an agreement regarding the resorts with Saudi’s Tourism Development Fund on Monday
- This will contribute to enhancing the distinctive tourism experience and create local job opportunities
Business
Turkey tourism industry bemoans Russia-Ukraine war
Every Sunday Noori Sani welcomes his old friends around a bountiful Turkish breakfast in Istanbul. But surrounding him now are...
- Within a few days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Ukrainians and Russians cancelled reservations for trips of Turkey
- Visitors from Ukraine and Russia made up over a quarter of all tourists who arrived in Turkey last year, tourism ministry reported
Oman aviation sector sees 16.4% passenger growth in first 4 months of 2024 Â
Oman witnesses a 16.4% growth in passenger traffic in early 2024 The Sultanate of Oman’s aviation sector has experienced remarkable...
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Saudi Arabia introduces unified platform for visas, including Hajj, Umrah
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday introduced 'KSA VISA,' a unified visa platform aimed at streamlining visa application...
- The platform aims to automate visa issuance procedures, thereby enhancing the overall visitor experience
- The initiative is a step in the kingdom's strategy to bolster tourism in the forthcoming years
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- VAARST’s photogrammetry and real-time intelligent data collection system are transforming how underwater ecosystems are mapped and preserved.
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NEOM unveils Utamo, a $500bn project to showcase world’s mega artists
NEOM, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's $500 billion mega project, has introduced Utamo, a new art and entertainment destination set...
- Described by NEOM as "an innovative and multipurpose event and performance space," Utamo features VIP lounges and signature restaurants
- NEOM envisions Utamo as a venue where "reality and the digital realm converge," aiming to redefine entertainment benchmarks