Saudi bid to host 2034 World Cup positions Kingdom as global center for top sports events
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. He said this...
Saudi Arabia’s tourist spending reaches $40bn: minister
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlights the upcoming launch of a tourist visa aimed at drawing more international...
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GCC eyes floating hotels, eateries to buoy tourism
Floating restaurants and hotels could be a significant supporting player as the GCC region aspires to increase its footprint as...
- The UAE is well known for its floating restaurants and five-star floating hotels
- Qatar aims to construct 16 floating hotels for 2022 FIFA World Cup visitors
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One-horse open sleigh ride across frozen Turkish lake
The region mainly produces cheese but because of harsh and long winter such activity is rare so tourists on board...
- Visitor points at the shore of Clidir lake where many restaurants and cafes along with hot wine kiosks have sprung up recently
- 20 kilometers long lake is a paradise in summer for migrating birds, especially gulls, swans, and wild geese
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Saudi Arabia elected as Head of ICAO’s Regional Aviation Safety Group for Middle East
The election took place during the ninth session of the group’s meetings hosted in Riyadh from 14-17 February 2022.
- The election took place during the ninth session of the group’s meetings hosted in Riyadh from 14-17 February 2022
- The RASG-MID aims to develop an integrated data-driven strategy and implement a work program that supports a regional safety management performance framework
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The annual Sharjah Heritage festival to kick off in March
Armenia will be the official guest of honor this year due to its rich and diverse cultural stock, while Indonesia...
- The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) announced that the festival’s slogan will be "The Heritage and the Future"
- A total of 33 countries would participate in the event including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar from GCC
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MENA Transport Congress Exhibition kicks off in Dubai
The fourth edition of the MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition began on Monday in Dubai.
- The three-day event is organized by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, and includes 13 sessions, five of which are main sessions
- The sessions will discuss the smart transport service, eco-friendly electric buses, artificial intelligence and big data, first and last-mile trips
Wildlife revives in ‘dead zone’ of Cyprus
The abandoned village of Cyprus became a "haven" for rare plants and animals as well as a "wildlife corridor" that...
- The abandoned village of Cyprus became a "haven" for rare plants and animals as well as a "wildlife corridor" that links otherwise fragmented environments right across the island
- Cyprus has been split since 1974 when Turkish forces occupied the northern part of the island in response to a Greek-sponsored military coup
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Abu Dhabi Maritime to control ferry services functioning in Emirates
The organization is integrating the Ferry Operations Branch of the Integrated Transport Center under the scope of its services.
- The move will see Abu Dhabi Maritime manage and oversee the daily operation of the emirate’s two major ferry lines
- The organization will also drive the development of several key business areas associated with ferry operations
Arts & Culture
Cairo International Book Fair to host Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre will also hold a ‘Cultural Retreat’ at the event
- The Book Fair is one of the largest cultural events in the region, taking place in the Egyptian capital from Jan 26-Feb 7.
- The Centre will showcase its various publishing and translation projects, which are designed to firmly cement the status of Arabic language.
Arts & Culture
Turkey train showcases snow-covered countryside
Named the Turistik Dogu Ekspresi locally, the train offers one of the expansive country's most coveted new experiences.
- The train has nine carriages that wind their way around mountain bends on a 32-hour, 1,300-kilometer journey
- It travels from capital Ankara to Kars, an ancient city near Turkey's rugged border with Armenia and Georgia
Business
Arada enters Dubai market
Full details will be revealed at the sales launch, scheduled to take place in the third quarter of 2022.
- Design work on Arada’s mixed-use project on Palm Jumeirah has begun and will contain residential, leisure and F&B components
- Arada’s projects include Aljada, Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use megaproject where 5,000 units are currently under construction
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Saudi bid to host 2034 World Cup positions Kingdom as global center for top sports events
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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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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...
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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...
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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.
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Saudi Arabia launches documentary Horizon on wildlife
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Konoz, an initiative of the Ministry of Media's Center for Government Communication (CGC), has released a...
- The documentary is currently being shown on the Netflix platform.
- The film gives a look at the ecological diversity of the Kingdom,
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NEOM announces Aquellum as futuristic lifestyle community
NEOM, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Aquellum, a luxury and experiential space embedded within...
- Aquellum is hidden within a breathtaking 450-meter-high mountain range.
- The subterranean digitalized community creates vibrancy and interconnectivity.