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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Qatar rolls out new Covid policy for travelers
The Ministry stated that Qatar's Travel and Return Policy has been a key measure in the nation's COVID-19 strategy.
- The new changes are a result of a fall in Covid cases in Qatar due to successful rollout of Qatar’s National Covid-19 Vaccination Program
- Qatar citizens and residents are not required to bring PCR test before returning to Qatar, regardless of the departure country
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Israel to admit unjabbed tourists as Covid cases fall
On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass.
- On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass
- Under new rules taking effect on March 1, tourists will need to take a PCR test before boarding a flight to Israel and a second one upon landing
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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
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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.
Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
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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.