GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
Alberta seeks to charm the world with a solid tourism growth plan, says Minister Joseph Schow
Alberta's tourism sector, with attractions resonating with GCC travelers, aims for a $25 billion visitor economy by 2035, says Joseph...
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Dubai Tourism launches new trailer
This is the second instalment of the Dubai Presents campaign, and like the first one highlights some of Dubai’s most...
- This trailer comes just days after the Dubai Presents campaign was launched with the spy-action genre
- This one-minute-six-second trailer is titled Dubai: A Romance to Remember
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Park featuring world’s largest aquarium 64 percent complete
The aquarium will be home to 68,000 marine animals including, sharks, schools of fish, manta rays and sea turtles.
- The aquarium will be home to 68,000 marine animals including, sharks, schools of fish, manta rays and sea turtles.
- Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center to become first of its kind in UAE, focusing on indigenous Gulf and marine life ecosystems.
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New flights from Baghdad to Abu Dhabi
The inaugural flight of Iraqi Airways landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7.
- The inaugural flight, operated by Iraqi Airways using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7
- Iraqi Airways will start by operating one flight per week and will then increase its number of flights to two a week
Egypt papyrus makers keep tradition alive despite tourism slump
Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations...
- Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations from antiquity
- The papyrus plant, with its fan-shaped foliage, grows in water and can reach four meters (13 feet) in height
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Dubai ropes in Hollywood stars for new tourism drive
Jessica Alba and Zac Efron are part of Dubai’s latest tourism campaign as it eyes global travel recovery and growth.
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Saudi borders reopen for vaccinated pilgrims
Authorities in the ministry responsible for coordinating foreign pilgrims will from Monday begin "gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries...
- Before Sunday's announcement, only immunised pilgrims resident in Saudi Arabia were eligible for umrah permits
- The umrah is a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time -- distinct from the hajj, which takes place once annually
Ancient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
- Solar boats were buried in pits next to royal burial chambers in the belief that they would transport the departed into the afterlife
- Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
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UK moves UAE from red list to amber, eyes boost in travel sector
The UK government announced on Thursday that the UAE will be moved from the red to the amber list, as...
- The UK government's announcement comes as the situation in the country has improved
- The country remains committed to opening up international travel safely, says official
Dubai airport expects heavy inflow of passengers as UAE eases curbs
Dubai airport is expecting a heavy inflow of passengers with the UAE’s announcement that there would be an easing of...
Cruise liner sets sail from Saudi Arabia for first time
Two days after Saudi Arabia unveiled its first cruise ship terminal at the port in Jeddah, MSC Bellissima, a vessel...
GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
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Dubai's transformation from a humble fishing village to a global tourist powerhouse is nothing short of remarkable. Just decades ago,...
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From the metaverse allowing virtual experiences to the use of AI in training, Jamaica is at the forefront of integrating...
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Fourth edition of Riyadh Season unveils its promotional video
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Season's fourth edition has unveiled a promotional video featuring a range of scenes highlighting its...
- The video includes the presence of the global boxing icon Mike Tyson, who is a partner in the first specialized boxing club in Boulevard City
- It highlights the rapid developments in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom, the global nature of Riyadh Season, and the diversity of the activities and events it hosts
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Red Sea Global launches Saudi’s first seaplane company
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations -...
- Fly Red Sea aims to transport guests to various resorts scattered among the islands of Red Sea Destination.
- These resorts include St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, Ritz Carlton Reserve, which would be inaugurated later in 2023
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Visa-free Russia travel on the horizon for Saudi, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Kuwait
Sochi, Russia -.Starting in 2024, travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Malaysia and Bahrain may no longer need tourist visas...
- Russia and China have been ready to receive groups of visa-free tourists on a reciprocal basis
- Visa-free group tourism was also launched between Russia and Iran on August 1