Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 6:09 am

Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is in the air

Turkish Airlines has announced that up to 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will join the airlines’ young and fast-growing fleet over the next four years, and each will feature the carrier’s bespoke, all-new Business Class Cabins. The Turkish national flag carrier had placed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 3:07 am

Immersive Theatre - Bait Al Dahaleezi at Historic Jeddah Festival

The Historic Jeddah Season continues its momentum with outstanding and entertaining performances for families to enjoy. From daring acts to spine tickling performances, the Season has kept all visitors enthralled and engaged. One such electrifying show, a first of its kind in the Kingdom is the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 June, 2019 1:01 am

Amir Khan wants Saudi fight to bring countries closer together

Amir Khan wants his bout with former MMA fighter Neeraj Goyat in Saudi Arabia next month to bring India and Pakistan closer together, and he is urging boxing fans from both countries to get behind the plan.   The former unified world welterweight champion, a British Pakistani and a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 10:06 am

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes high number of passengers during Eid-Al-Fitr holiday

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) handled 564,042 passengers during the nine-day-long Eid-al-Fitr holiday, the beginning of the summer season. Despite the high traffic numbers, travelers enjoyed fast processing times and world-class service, in line with the airport’s commitments to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 3:47 am

Amazing Musical Performances at Historic Jeddah Season

The Historic Jeddah Season which succesfully opened on June 8, 2019 aims to attract visitors to learn more about the culture, heritage and history of Jeddah.  Along with the workshops, art and craft exhibits and other enjoyable shows, there are musical performances to entertain all guests ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 3:15 am

Neom Bay Airport to begin operation next week

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Tuesday (June 25) the opening of Neom Bay Airport situated in Sharma Area in the northern part of the Kingdom. In a statement, the GACA said it has given a commercial airport license to the newly built facility which is now ready to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 2:11 pm

Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District Contributes to the UAE’s Growing Mid-market Segment

The opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District,the third property under Hyatt’s modern essentials brand portfolio and the 10thHyatt property in the United Arab Emirates, will serve the growing hospitality sector, notably the mid-market hotel segment.   The Hyatt Place brand is ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 1:24 pm

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna, capital of Austria, starting September 15, 2019.  The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna, popularly known as the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 12:46 pm

Anantara Eastern Mangroves Invites Travelers to Discover Abu Dhabi through Local Experiences and Summer Activities

On the heels of its redesigned summer season strategy, Anantara Eastern Mangroves announced its continued brand evolution through collaborations with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT) and the Experience Hub, reinforcing the brand's promise of delivering the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 June, 2019 6:00 am

Saudi pilot Yasmeen Al-Maimani’s 1st flight celebrated

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), represented by the management of Hail International Airport and Nesma Airlines, celebrated the first official flight of Saudi pilot Capt. Yasmeen Al-Maimani, 29, on Sunday. Al-Maimani made her first official flight between Hail International...

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