Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 August, 2016 5:40 am

Latest technology put in place for emergencies

The Unified Operations Center, 911, will help the security staff to coordinate and respond to emergencies within a few minutes, thanks to the latest technology used for the system. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Saleh, commander of the National Operation’s Center in the Ministry of Interior,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 August, 2016 5:18 am

STARWOOD EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH NEW SHERATON IN MAKKAH

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its further expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in the holy city of Makkah. Owned by Altayyar Travel Group Holding Company (TDWL: ALTAYYAR AB), Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 August, 2016 3:35 am

Jeddah boosts investments in tourism infrastructure

More than 2,800 new hotel rooms will be built as a result of 11 projects under way with international investments, according to Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Omari, director general of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage of Makkah. He said that the commission was expecting that...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 August, 2016 3:01 am

Dubai Parks and Resorts to Open Monday, 31st October 2016

Dubai Parks and Resorts announced today that the region’s largest theme park destination will open its gates to the public on 31st October, 2016.    This unique destination will be comprised of three theme parks - Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 August, 2016 2:45 am

PepsiCo Announced As Twitter Launch Partner for Promoted #Stickers

Twitter and Pepsi announced today that the beverage brand will be the exclusive global launch partner for Twitter’s newest ad product, Promoted #Stickers. This campaign marks the largest partnership between the two brands to date and is a result of months of collaboration. As part of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 10:08 am

First regional Carrefour ‘Mediterranean concept store’ is on schedule for the Mall of Qatar opening

Mall of Qatar, poised to be the country’s leisure, entertainment and shopping complex scheduled to open its doors on October 2016, has announced that Carrefour, one of its key anchor tenants, has completed 93% of the fit-out process of its 14,000 sq. meter store. Other retailers are following ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 8:47 am

IHG® Business Rewards Launches Booker Bonus Points Promotion

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched its new IHG® Business Rewards promotion, offering members the opportunity to earn 50% extra bonus points at participating IHG hotels worldwide. As a way of thanking those who book on behalf of others, IHG Business Rewards is rewarding...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 8:28 am

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Welcomes You to Experience a World of Luxury and Elegance

Set in Riyadh’s most iconic landmark, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center brings together a variety of luxurious suites and guest rooms to suit every traveler. The hotel’s prime location at the city center makes it the ultimate destination for business and leisure. It is close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 3:56 am

Marriott Makkah Hotel Celebrates The Success of Ramadan Season 1437 AH

Despite the numerous expansion projects underway in the Holy City of Makkah, the number of pilgrims making their way to the region during the Holy Month of Ramadan was barely affected as more than 6.3 million visitors came to the city. Makkah, the direction of all Muslims, offers lodgings to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 3:21 am

9th Edition of Sharjah Munshid Programme to Tour Seven Arab Countries

Sharjah Media Corporation is preparing to launch the ninth edition of its Sharjah Munshid Programme, from 24th August – 7th September, an initiative held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to identify the...

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