In a move to fortify the local market, Iraq's Ministerial Council of Economy has taken decisive steps, including the removal of four items from import lists and a 4% tariff reduction on live animals for slaughter. The council also emphasized strengthening the domestic pharmaceutical industry and boosting Iraq's tourism sector.

The Kingdom is harnessing the potential of tourism for economic growth, job creation, and cultural exchange. In 2022, Saudi Arabia welcomed 16.6 million visitors, becoming the most visited Middle Eastern country. By Q1 2023, the number of tourists increased by a remarkable 64 percent compared to 2019. Key attractions include...

Doha, Qatar -  Qatar Tourism said on Thursday that the country received more than two million visitors during the first half of 2023.  According to a Qatar Tourism statement issued on Thursday, international arrivals in 2023 have so far doubled compared to the levels seen pre-pandemic. The arrivals by air...

Ministerial-level talks are underway among the GCC nations to achieve a single visa agreement, says Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi during an event in Dubai.

Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh commended the continuous support of IsDB for economic projects in Jordan including help in the modernization of the public sector.

The Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach, St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island and the Rixos Hotel Doha will soon unveil an exciting range of culinary concepts.

With the new legal framework, the Ministry of Tourism will have greater control of the quality of tourism services offered within the kingdom.

UNWTO Secretary Pololikashvili and ATO Secretary Fathi signed the memo at the 116th UNWTO Executive Council session, held recently in Jeddah.

Despite the global closures and economic crisis, the tourism sector in the Gulf region fared well in 2021 due to several factors such as the easing of restrictions and government support.

ADNEC is looking to create experiential travel opportunities for tourists coming to Abu Dhabi through a new company called Tourism 365 The company will aim to enhance the emirate’s regional and global positioning in the wider tourism sector   The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company is looking to create experiential...