Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal added to UNESCO heritage list
Amman, Jordan - Jordan's Umm al-Jimal village has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, in a move hailed on Sunday...
Al-Hada and Muhammadya Al-Shafa in Taif: A tapestry of tourism, nature
Taif, Saudi Arabia - Taif and its serene towering mountains, nestled deep within the majestic Sarawat Mountains, serve as a...
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Jeddah Season 2022 kicks off in Saudi Arabia
This year's Jeddah Season is expected to feature international events and artistic and theatrical performances, Arab and international art concerts,...
- Jeddah Season 2022 is expected to make Jeddah a permanent destination for tourism, entertainment, and events in the region
- The 60-day event will reportedly see 2,800 activities in nine main zones in the presence of Jeddah residents and visitors
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Eid holidays boost Gulf tourism as COVID curbs ease
From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially...
- Gulf citizens are looking to spend Eid al-Fitr abroad after being compelled to stay home for the past two years
- This year’s Eid al-Fitr holiday witnessed high occupancy in the UAE hotel sector, driven by strong domestic tourism demand
Business
Booking volumes up 195% YoY for Eid, says dnata Travel
The top five most-booked destinations this year so far with dnata Travel include the Maldives, the UAE itself, Turkey, Mauritius,...
- This year, 65 percent of UAE travelers opted for worldwide destinations, while 35 percent chose staycations, according to dnata
- This is compared to 68 percent of travelers booking UAE staycations and 32 percent seeking international holidays in 2021
Business
Jordan and UAE groups join hands to develop beach project
Jordan Free and Development Zones Group Director Arwa Hiyari said the beach project is aimed at diversifying tourism.
- The project features a tourism camp housing restaurants, swimming pools and top-notch chalets of different sizes.
- The project will also provide new services for Dead Sea visitors and create job opportunities, an official said.
Economy
Morocco unveils new tourism promotional campaign
"Morocco, Land of Light" aims to position Morocco among the most coveted global tourist destinations and strengthen its attractiveness to...
- "Morocco, Land of Light" aims to position Morocco among the most coveted global tourist destinations and strengthen its attractiveness to the international public
- The campaign is the cornerstone of the Morocco promotional action dedicated to international tourism, both in traditional and emerging markets
Business
Red Sea Development Company to use biofuel for all tourist facilities
The company has chosen MAN Energy Solutions to provide 25 sets of biofuel generators for the sustainable tourism destination.
- The Red Sea destination will apparently use solar energy stations that include storage batteries with the system of MAN GenSets
- These generators will reportedly have engines that will let them use the climate-neutral B100 biofuel
Business
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority on Best Workplaces List
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has achieved sixth place on the Best Workplaces List of 2022 – Small...
- It was also named one of the Best Workplaces for Women and a Great Place to Work in 2021.
- RAKTDA was also recognized as the ‘Government Entity with the Happiest Work Environment' in the emirate.
Economy
Libya looks to tourism to revive ‘heritage’
While late dictator Moamer Kadhafi allowed tourists to visit the country on organized trips, visitors have been thin on the...
- Gharyan is a Libyan town where many residents have family records and property deeds dating back centuries
- Some of the buildings are over 2,300 years old in Libya, and ancient Greek historians mentioned their existence
Business
Emaar plans new Fujairah resort
The Emaar Hospitality Group will open the resort in Q2.
- The Emaar Hospitality Group is the hospitality and leisure arm of Dubai-based developer Emaar Properties
- Palace Beach Resort Fujairah will reportedly be the third beach resort of its Address Hotels + Resorts collection
Economy
Over 1m medical tourists visit Iran in a year
Most patients come from neighboring countries including Iraq and Afghanistan, Head of the tourism office at Iran’s Ministry of Health...
- Most patients come from neighboring countries including Iraq and Afghanistan, Head of the tourism office at Iran’s Ministry of Health Mohammad Reza Tarjoman said
- Tarjoman said there are 200 medical centers that have permission to accept foreign patients underlining that Iran is ranked 46 worldwide in the area of health tourism
Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal added to UNESCO heritage list
Amman, Jordan - Jordan's Umm al-Jimal village has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, in a move hailed on Sunday...
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Saudi more than doubles tourism target by 2030, says minister
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia drew 27 million foreign tourists in 2023 and has more than doubled its goal for...
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Saudi, UAE ‘prior’ countries for Russia’s inbound tourism push
Moscow, Russia -- China, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia will become prior countries for Russia...
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Royal Commission for AlUla chief held for abuse of power, money laundering: report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, Eng. Amr Al-Madani, has been arrested on charges...
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global deploys robot for Red Sea, Amaala beach cleanup
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Red Sea Global, a company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia,...
- The robot is designed to tackle the plastic waste and other debris
- It can cover up to 3,000 square meters in just an hour
Economy
Luxury ‘Dream of the Desert’ train coming to Saudi Arabia in 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian Arsenale Group have officially inked an agreement to introduce...
- The train is set to embark on a captivating 770-mile journey from Riyadh, traversing through Hail, to the northern city of Al-Qurayat, near the border with Jordan
- The train, featuring 40 opulent cabins and a maximum capacity of 80 passengers, is poised to redefine rail cruising experiences in the region
Business
NEOM announces its new luxury ecotourism destination Zardun
NEOM, SAUDI ARABIA - NEOM's Board of Directors has announced the launch of Zardun - an exclusive resort and natural...
- This move will help in supporting NEOM's efforts to develop luxury ecotourism in the Kingdom.
- Zardun Nature Resort will feature four ultra-luxurious buildings that will blend with the landscape.