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The Abu Dhabi EDITION 2020 Festive Tree: A celebration of community and talent in collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 14 December, 2020 10:26 am
Located in Al Bateen Marina, The Abu Dhabi EDITION unveils its 2020 Festive Tree, a community inspired, artistic collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi students. Part of a commitment to cultural, sustainable and captivating moments this festive season, EDITION’s real Fir tree stands tall,...
ETIHAD AIRWAYS MARKS THE FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WITH SPECTACULAR FLYOVER
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 December, 2020 5:58 pm
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE and official sponsor of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has performed a spectacular flypast of Yas Marina Circuit. Moments before the start of the 17th and final race of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar, Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner...
Saudi residents are set for a new December-to-March adventure, offering 300 touristic experiences in 17 destinations
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 12 December, 2020 1:16 pm
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) announced the start of its latest season of adventures on Dec. 10, which will continue until March 2021, offering 300 touristic experiences in 17 destinations in the Kingdom with the involvement of 200 private sector establishments. Tourism Minister Ahmed...
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 December, 2020 3:32 pm
Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s 800-room joint venture with Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts, is now open at Deira Islands, adding a new dimension to Dubai’s hospitality offering as the emirate’s first 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort.   Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s first...
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT IN RIYADH
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:33 am
Marriott International announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road in the heart of the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 1 June, 2020. Featuring stylish accommodation and excellent service, the hotel is ideally located near King Abdullah Financial...
Desert festivities are set to ring in the New Year, the Saudi way
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 11:19 am
Saudis will be ringing in the New Year, the Saudi way, with celebrations that will last for three months for all to enjoy. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the International Company for Organizing Events and Activities, in cooperation with Seven Experience and Rotana audio and...
ATLANTIS, THE PALM IS THE FIRST RESORT IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO EARN “MICHELIN GUIDE EQUIVALENT” ACCREDITATION FOR POST-PANDEMIC HOTEL SAFETY STANDARDS
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 7 December, 2020 11:12 am
 The iconic resort is one of the first properties in the world to earn Sharecare Health Security Verified® Badge with Forbes Travel Guide Atlantis, The Palm is today announced as one of only 30 hotels across the globe to earn the prestigious Sharecare VERIFIED® health security...
AL BALEED RESORT SALALAH BY ANANTARA RECOGNISED AS THE ONLY COMMENDABLE OMANI HOTEL LISTED FOR ‘TEAM OF THE YEAR’ AT THE HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2020
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 December, 2020 1:44 pm
 Oman, 6th December 2020: Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara receives the prestigious accolade as highly commendable Hotel Team of the Year in the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2020. Making it the most commendable team in Oman. This year, the awards program successfully recognized...
OMAN REOPENS TOURIST VISA APPLICATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 December, 2020 1:38 pm
 Head over to Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort to experience the true essence of Omani hospitality  Oman, 6th December 2020: As Oman reopens its borders to international travellers, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is welcoming guests back to its glorious haven in the...
Children take part in Saudi falconry festival
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 December, 2020 9:07 am
A falconry festival in Riyadh is attracting young participants, with children entering competitions and being encouraged by other falconers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival, which is in its third edition, is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club...
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