IOC creates historic Olympic Esports Games with 2025 launch in Saudi
History was made today when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to create Olympic Esports Games. The first edition will...
Chinese company to build Saudi Arabia’s first ocean park
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Haichang Ocean Park Holdings, China's largest ocean theme park operator, announced plans on Thursday to build...
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Tunisia tourism revenues climb 48% to $200m by April 10
The country’s external debt services went up 5 percent, from nearly TND2 billion ($666.69 million) to about TND2.1 billion ($700.02...
- Cumulative labor income saw a 15.3-percent rise to TND1.9 billion ($633.71 million) on April 10
- This was against the TND1.6 billion ($533.42 million) on the same day in 2021
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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
Business
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
Business
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
Arts & Culture
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.
Business
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
Geostrategy
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
Business
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
IOC creates historic Olympic Esports Games with 2025 launch in Saudi
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Saudi Arabia launches global tourism campaign featuring Messi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's national tourism brand, "Saudi Welcome To Arabia," has launched a new global marketing campaign...
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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,...
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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...
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Dubai wins right to host 349 business event in 2023
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai consolidated its status as a central hub for international business events in 2023, with the city...
- Driven by Dubai Business Events, the wins reflected a robust 49 percent increase in successful bids compared to 2022.
- DBE brought a citywide offering to the global market that resonated with the core needs of the business events industry.
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ASFAR, Municipality of Al-Ahsa sign agreement
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - ASFAR, the Saudi tourism investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia,...
- The agreement aims to develop a major tourism attraction in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The partnership between ASFAR and the Municipality of Al-Ahsa is set to transform the Eastern Province’s leisure and hospitality sectors.
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Saudi Arabia unveils 45,000-seat multi-use stadium in Qiddiya City
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced on Monday the launch of...
- Upon opening, the stadium is anticipated to host some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest sports, entertainment, and cultural events.
- It aims to draw visitors from across the globe and revolutionize the traditional stadium experience with its immersive design.