Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 12:06 am

Dubai a popular summer getaway for Saudis

There is a deep bond between Saudis and Dubai, especially during the summer when the city is brimming with not-to-be-missed deals, promotions offering fabulous prizes and fun-filled entertainment for the whole family, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), in addition to special offers from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:46 pm

Tarfeeh Fakieh and Smoalfker Put a Smile of Joy on the Faces of Children

Fakieh Leisure and Entertainment Group – Tarfeeh Fakieh, and Smoalfker Center for educational consulting, hosted various events for a number of children with special needs who are the beneficiaries of Smoalfker's initiative, Rawafed.  Held under the slogan "Eidkom Mubarak", ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:43 pm

Fujairah now available on Street View

Google announced today the arrival of Fujairah in Street View, a feature by Google Maps that will allow users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery of major streets across the city.   Following Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman, Fujairah is the fifth Emirate to be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:34 am

Growth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan

Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage, starting this week. According to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:53 am

Jet Airways Records Fifth Consequtive Profitable Quarter

Jet Airways Group has announced its fifth successive profitable quarter for the period ending June 30, 2016 based on continuing improvement in aircraft utilization, increased efficiency and reduction in cost, including non-fuel expenses.    Consistent financial performance has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:41 am

World festival to highlight Kingdom’s maritime strength

The World Maritime Festival will be held in September at the Maritime Front at Alkhobar City under the patronage of EP Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif. Musaed bin Abdulrahman Al-Drees, director of Ports Authority and deputy chief of the festival committee signed an agreement with the founding partner...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 2:41 am

Oman Air Expands Its International Network To Include Iraq

Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four weekly flights.     Flights to Najaf will start on 15th September 2016.This is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 12:34 am

Luxury stays and affordable lifestyles drive Preferred hotel demand across Southeast Asia

According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Gulf residents spinning the globe in search of exciting destinations in which to enjoy summer breaks are being drawn to Southeast Asia with direct air routes, the affordability factor, cooler temperatures and an ample choice of accommodation options all...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 3:59 am

Visa returns with #NotATourist Summer Getaway 2016 to reward holiday spends of KSA cardholders

Visa (NYSE:V), a global payments technology company, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ‘Not A Tourist’ Summer Getaway 2016 campaign that will provide Visa cardholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a chance to win exciting holiday packages every week until 12...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 2:38 am

Florida’s Calling to Families this Summer

With the summer sun shining down bright on the Middle East and schools swiftly coming to a close, it is a time for families to plan their annual escape. This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is encouraging families to soak up the sun and dive into a new adventure at its hotels and resorts in...

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