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ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Emirates’ first A350 takes flight

The airline operated the inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.

NDMC arranges $2.5bn credit facility

The Shariah-compliant facility spans a tenure of three years.

Doomed by pandemic, Makkah’s hotels can finally see light

Stung by the lockdown and lack of pilgrims traveling from around the world to Islam’s holiest site, Makkah’s hospital industry...

Russian flights to Egyptian resorts to restart after six years

The Russian embassy in Egypt announced that flights will resume in August, some six years after a Russian passenger plane...

Israeli carrier launches direct flight to Morocco

About 100 passengers were on the flight that departed from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh. Two to three flights per week...

Sixth Saudi site makes UNESCO heritage list

Hima, in the Gulf state's southwest, is home to one of the largest rock art complexes in the world

Dusit debuts in Oman with 252-unit deluxe resort

The dusitD2 Naseem Resort is the first Dusit-branded hotel in Oman 's Jabal Akhdar.

Saudi to extend permits, visas for expats until August 31

Saudi Arabia will automatically extend the validity of residence permits for expatriates outside the country until August 31

Tunisia sees significant tourist influx despite rising Covid-19 cases

Tourists are flocking to Tunisia despite the country seeing its biggest surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths

Qatar re-opens for fully vaccinated international travelers

Qatar has reopened its borders for fully-vaccinated international travelers, but there are some conditions

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to Indonesia as Covid cases surge

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday barred its citizens from travelling to Indonesia due to the surge in Covid-19 cases there

Austria to welcome more GCC travelers from July 1

Austria will open border for tourists from all across the world, including GCC, from July 1 The move comes as...

‘Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Bahrain have reinforced position as top GCC tourist spots’

GCC region is a hidden gem, offering a distinct blend of Arabic culture and history, Fahim Jalalli, CEO of Kanoo...

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Innovation steers Middle East through tourism swings

Facing tourism seasonality challenges, the region diversifies offerings, enhances infrastructure, and collaborates, for year-round success despite temperature fluctuations.

China grants Approved Destination Status to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – China on Tuesday granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to the Gulf Kingdom. The bilateral agreement, signed...

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares biggest-ever Asian Games open

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza...

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Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt’s Aswan

Around 310,000 people have crossed from Sudan into Egypt since war broke out on April 15 between the forces of...
  • "Since our Sudanese brothers came from the war, work has started to get better and there's been more work in tourism,"a boat captain said
  • Egypt is currently going through its worst-ever economic crisis, which has devastated purchasing power across the country

Qatar Tourism appoints Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim as brand ambassador

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Tourism has appointed Olympic and World champion, Mutaz Barshim, as its newest brand ambassador. Barshim, who...
  • Barshim recently set a world record as the only high jump athlete to win five World Championship medals
  • Qatar recently concluded its Summer in Qatar season, which saw the debut of the country’s first-ever Qatar Toy Festival, and ‘Disney on Ice.’

EIH acquires stake in 9Yards Comm

The acquisition aims to broaden EIH's investment portfolio.
  • EIH has cultivated a diversified, innovative and sustainable investment portfolio comprising over 40 successful companies across various sectors.
  • 9Yards Communications has a broad client portfolio encompassing government entities and private organizations both domestically and internationally.