The workshop was reportedly aimed at highlighting Oman’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through the encapsulation of the country’s civilization throughout history. It also saw Oman highlighting the steps it had taken to boost tourism.

The move aims to further enhance bilateral investment relations by making use of the opportunities offered by Saudi Vision 2030.

Kuwait is looking to revitalize its tourism industry, and in this regard Kuwait Touristic Enterprises plans to increase its capital to $996 million.

The emirates achieves hotel occupancy rate of 62 percent, ahead of the US, UK and Turkey

PSG boasts a stellar line-up, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Sergio Ramos taking to the field in its colors.

The UN body has registered the Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary in its Man and Biosphere Program.

DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai sees tourism and exhibition activity returning to normal, with EXPO 2020 around the corner, according to Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO. Sulayem said Dubai has largely managed to mitigate the economic repercussions from the spread of the pandemic and DP World...

While most wages in Lebanon have remained unchanged, the value of the Lebanese pound has gone down more than 90 percent since end-2019. As a result, the salary of a Lebanese soldier, in global terms, has gone down to $90 from $850 earlier.

Investments from UAE-based property developers helped Bahrain’s tourism sector remain buoyant during the pandemic.

Women can drive and cinemas have reopened in the "new" Saudi Arabia under crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman

The national carrier of Oman inked the deal with tripsnstay.

Abu Dhabi lifted its quarantine requirement for vaccinated tourists on Thursday as the UAE recorded zero Covid deaths for the first time since November 2020. However, before boarding for Abu Dhabi, all travellers — both vaccinated and unvaccinated – are required to present a negative PCR test result from within...

Built by Italian and French architects and businesspeople, such buildings are associated with colonialism

It is a prize a restaurant or a chef would die for to possess. It is the culinary equivalent of an Oscar in the film industry. The Michelin star is the medal that diners of the world hunger for.

The Arab world's most powerful economy is devoting enormous resources to attracting at least 100 million tourists by 2030. TRENDSMENA offers a glimpse into the major tourist attractions of the kingdom.

To beat the sizzling summer heat, Obhur Bay is a go-to destination for many in Saudi Arabia. It is a favorite getaway of many of the governorate’s families and visitors.

Alibaba Cloud is expected to help promote Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination to travelers in the Chinese market.

The Gulf hotel sector's investments, according to reports, have reached $27 billion. New hotel projects worth $3.5 billion in the region were approved in 2020, indicating that investors expect the hotel market to return to normal in the next two or three years when activities resume at normal level.

The environment ministry has ordered the closure of a number of beaches along the Greater Tripoli coastline, despite the roasting summer heat

Eight Chinese provinces and cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Henan, and Guangdong, have signed 12 investment projects with Arab countries and other countries along the Belt and Road routes, with a total investment of 7.43 billion yuan. Three policy reports covering economic and trade relations between China and Arab States...

Saudi Arabia has developed cultural, heritage tourism projects in more than 25 tourist destinations and eyes 100 million tourists by 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has accepted the pass as a valid way of confirming Covid-19 test.

Restaurants can operate at 80 percent of their capacity and allow a maximum of 10 people at a table who must wear a mask while moving about. Gyms and spas can operate at 50 percent of their capacity and wedding halls can have a maximum of 100 attendees.

The partnership should help Qatar broaden its appeal for visitors ahead of and beyond the 2022 Fifa World Cup.

Under new Covid-19 directions for tourism sector, the number of participants in community events has been increased to 2,500 for indoor activities and 5,000 for outdoor functions with no mandatory vaccination.

Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations from antiquity

Jessica Alba and Zac Efron are part of Dubai’s latest tourism campaign as it eyes global travel recovery and growth.

Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector

Demand for UAE gold jewellery has vaulted 461 percent to 7.3 metric tons in the second quarter as compared to 1.3 metric tons in the same period last year.

The move comes after a 17-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Riyadh did not announce any lifting of restrictions on the umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

One of Saudi Arabia’s oldest ports in the Red Sea, Yanbu usually sees traffic of cargo and passengers, and even some Hajj pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia has officially recorded more than 520,000 cases of coronavirus, of which 8,189 have resulted in deaths.

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

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

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

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

Versace has opened a boutique at the Galleria Al Maryah Island, where it will showcase the Pre-Fall 2021 collection

The new arrangements will also make it easier for citizens and residents of Qatar to travel in and out of the country, enabling fully vaccinated people to bypass the quarantine requirement when returning to Qatar

Sharjah as opened the Al Suhub Rest Area tourism project, located 600 m above sea level in Khor Fakkan

Qatar said on Tuesday that it has been given a preliminary green light by a UN body on a proposal to control its own airspace.

The decision is based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health following the Covid-19 developments The move is within the framework of the country’s approved travel policies Qatar’s interior ministry has been quoted by local reports as saying that the country will resume the issuance of family and...

The new airport is to be a base for the new airline that the Public Investment Fund is looking to launch to counter regional carriers Riyadh is already served by the King Khalid International Airport Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new airport in its capital city Riyadh, said...

Digital solutions, vaccination to ease travel restrictions 29 percent of all destinations worldwide closed for international tourism About 31 percent of all travel destinations in the Middle East remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, a UN report said, as it expected global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions...

Pandemic-induced economic impact on tourism could top $4 trillion Lack of widespread vaccination in developing countries leading to mounting losses Middle East economies could face a GDP loss of up to 3.1 percent from the reduction in tourism due to pandemic while the global economic impact could top $4 trillion,...

Germany recorded 1.6 million overnight stays from the Gulf region in 2019 A campaign aims to inspire travelers to journey off the beaten track this summer Undaunted by the dipping level of tourists from Saudi Arabia due to the Covid restrictions, Germany hopes to encourage travelers from Saudi Arabia in...

Austria will open border for tourists from all across the world, including GCC, from July 1 The move comes as the European country post looks to implement a post-Covid-19 strategy Austria has announced that it will open its border for tourists from all across the world, including those in the...

He said most people who died of Covid-19 in the country in April were not vaccinated  Oman has seen more than 257,000 Covid-19 infections,  2,848 deaths Oman’s Health Minister Ahmed Mohammed al-Saeedi told the country’s Supreme Committee on Thursday, June 24, that those who spread rumours against the Covid-19 vaccine...

New airport would serve as base for new airline planned by country’s sovereign wealth fund Kingdom’s goal is to attract 100m tourists a year by 2030   Saudi Arabia is considering building a new airport that would serve as a base for a new airline the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund...

  Pent-up demand may lead to vigorous recovery in Gulf travel, tourism, hospitality sectors in the second half of 2021 Recovery will ride on increasing adoption of technology   The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are experiencing a fast economic recovery and the pent-up demand could manifest in a vigorous...

  In 2019, 500,000 cruise visitors arrived in the Emirate’s ports, a 46% percent increase compared to 2018 Abu Dhabi Ports initiating several health and safety measures for passengers and crew The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, has announced the resumption of cruise liners in Abu Dhabi starting...