Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 July, 2018 12:14 pm

Turkmenistan Airlines resumes biweekly flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the resumption of Turkmenistan Airlines’ biweekly flights between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), connecting the two nation’s capitals with flights operating...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 July, 2018 3:53 am

Young Saudis take advantage of summer break to serve pilgrims

The Haj season offers great opportunities for young Saudis who wish to work as volunteers in Makkah. A large number of young girls and boys are taking advantage of the summer break, which this year coincides with the Haj season, to find opportunities for seasonal volunteering jobs both in Makkah ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 July, 2018 3:50 am

Pilgrims greeted with flowers, sweets — and health advice

Saudi Arabia welcomed the first of this year’s international Hajj pilgrims by air and sea on Friday. A flight carrying pilgrims from the UK city of Manchester arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport — the Kingdom’s main gateway for worshippers arriving...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 July, 2018 3:41 am

A royal welcome for first Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at Arar crossing

The first 2018 Hajj pilgrims from Iraq received a royal welcome at the Arar border crossing on Saturday from Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, governor of the Northern Borders. “I had the honor to convey the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Iraqi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 July, 2018 5:51 am

Bus Guidance Office trains more than 2000 guides and administrators before Hajj

The Bus Guidance Office in Makkah and Madinah has launched a training and qualification program for 2000 guides and administrators who will be working during this year’s Hajj season. The Director General of the Bus Guidance Office in Makkah and Madinah Abdullah bin Hassan Sindi said that...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 July, 2018 4:13 am

Emaar Reopens Historic Al Alamein Hotel in Egypt

The historic Al Alamein Hotel in Egypt has officially reopened after a major facelift by Emaar Hospitality Group that makes it amongst the finest resorts along the Mediterranean. The opening event was attended by Egyptian Minister of Tourism H.E. Dr.  Rania Al-Mashat and prominent...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 July, 2018 12:40 am

5 Eid al-Adha Travel Ideas For The Long Weekend

There’s a long weekend coming up in Dubai so it’s time to start dreaming about where to spend it. If you’re looking for a little adventure, we’ve rounded up five long weekend destinations to help you make the most of a few days off!    Maldives Flight...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 July, 2018 12:40 am

Virgin Voyages Prescribes ‘Vitamin Sea’ Experiences for All Sailors

Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin revealed renderings and animations of nine new public spaces of the company’s first ship, as well as innovative programming details about its approach to well-being for sailors, which the brand refers to ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 July, 2018 3:51 pm

THE BURGER KING BRAND FLAME-GRILLED WHOPPER SANDWICHES WITH THE POWER OF THE SUN IN KUWAIT

The BURGER KING brand served a special WHOPPER sandwich flame – grilled by the Sun. Can it get any hotter? It sure can! The warmest day of the year in Kuwait just hit 50°Celsius (122°F), and the BURGER KING® brand wasted no time in making the best of every ray....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 July, 2018 3:20 pm

Al Raha Beach Hotel to enhance visibility in MICE segment

The resort offers organizers and corporate guests variety of options to create a successful and unforgettable event. Al Raha Beach Hotel, a 5-star beachfront resort located in the capital of the UAE, is aiming to attract a bigger share of the Meetings, Incentives, Conference & Events (MICE)...

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