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...
Killer heat wave sweeps the globe, hundreds perish
A punishing heat dome continues to intensify over the northeastern United States, scores of record-high temperatures were matched or broken...
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Dubai emerges as global superyacht capital
Dubai is now home to 15 marinas with more than 3,000 berths, which can accommodate an array of pleasure craft...
- Dubai is now home to 15 marinas with more than 3,000 berths, which can accommodate an array of pleasure craft and luxury yachts as well as superyachts and gigayachts
- More than 200 superyachts were registered across the Middle East as of 2019 with Dubai being the base for many of these vessels, says a report by Oxford Business Group
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Saudi festivals celebrate cultural blooming
As Saudi Arabia opens up on the culture front, tourism gets a leg-up in a boost for Vision 2030.
- Saudi Arabia is witnessing a huge tourist boom, reflecting the government's interest in the sector
- STA collaborates with the Saudi tourist sector to develop one million jobs and 100 million annual visits by 2030
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Oman sees hospitality industry revenue fall 3.5%
The National Centre for Statistics and Information says domestic guest have supported the Oman's hotels.
- Domestic guests constituted the highest percentage of visitors in hotel industry of Oman
- The occupancy rate of hotels in Oman rose by 36.3 percent
Turkey pledges to protect Mediterranean Sea
Turkey, the last G20 country that ratified the Paris climate agreement, faces criticism for how it treats its water.
- Microplastics pollution in the Mediterranean Sea poses a threat to marine life
- Turkey’s southern shores on the Sea of Marmara has witnessed the largest outbreak of ‘sea snot’
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Saudi Arabia, Oman ink 13 business deals
The deals were inked by Oman Investment Authority firms with Saudi counterparts as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited.
- OQ signed three MoUs in the fields of petrochemicals, renewable energy and green hydrogen sector
- In the field of dry dock and logistic services, Asyad signed an MoU with a Saudi shipping company
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Syria eyes visitor resurgence, especially from Europe
Syria is an important destination for Shiite pilgrims, and has continued to welcome visitors from Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon during...
- Syria is home to several UNESCO world heritage sites that were very popular with tourists before the war
- Most sites were damaged by more than 10 years of a conflict, but restoration work was undertaken
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Virgin continues space ticket sale
The current fare is $450,000 per seat.
- Virgin Galactic has sold around 100 tickets since flying its founder Richard Branson to space earlier this year
- In total, the company has now sold 700 space tickets, according to a spokesperson
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AlUla will become top tourist destination: French ambassador
Ludovic Pouille, French ambassador to Saudi Arabia, believes that AlUla Governorate will become one of the top international tourist destinations...
- He also expressed admiration of what he saw during his third visit to AlUla this year, referring to its nature and developments
- The ambassador noted that the two countries cooperate in the field of agriculture and environment employing innovative techniques and methods to face the climate change
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COP26 sees new coalition for net-zero tourism
The SGTC will be headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and may open regional offices in other countries.
- The STGC is a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition established to lead, accelerate, and track the tourism industry’s transition to net-zero emissions
- It is also expected to drive action to protect nature and support communities
JNTO opens its first office in Dubai in bid to draw more GCC tourists
Japan aims to attract 60 million visitors annually by 2030 and it is looking to draw a large number of...
- Japan aims to attract 60 million visitors annually by 2030 and it is looking to draw a large number of them from the Middle East
- As many as 28222 tourists visited Japan from the GCC in 2019, marking an increase of 28 percent from last year
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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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...
Red Sea Global, VAARST join hands for marine ecosystem mapping
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations, is piloting SubSLAM, an...
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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...
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Siranna: NEOM’s premier destination for elite travelers revealed
NEOM, Saudi Arabia – NEOM, a futuristic city planned by Saudi Arabia in its northwestern Tabuk Province, has unveiled Siranna,...
- The destination offers uninterrupted views of the Red Sea, with its tiered design offering diverse views and perspectives
- Arriving via waterborne transportation to the secluded bay, guests will journey through the natural rock formations before reaching the entrance of the property
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Abha Valley has potential to be a tourist destination
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA - Extending over 34 kilometers, the Abha Valley Basin enjoys a variety of wildlife aspects, civilizational features...
- The Abha Valley abounds in environmental diversity, which explains its array of mountain plants.
- The rugged areas of the highest point of the valley form the right habitat for the Arab tiger,
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Dubai plans bigger airport as passenger traffic continues to increase
"Once we've reached about 120 million (passengers a year), which is what we think our total capacity at DXB (Dubai...
- Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said designs were being drawn up for Al Maktoum International Airport, which will be built on the city's outskirts
- Third-quarter traffic was 22.9 million, the highest since 2019, taking 2023 numbers so far to 64.5 million, nearly 40 percent higher than the same period in 2022.