Published on : Monday, August 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia is now turning to desert after exploiting oil to stimulate its financial system for over a half century. Thousands of square kilometers of sand will be transformed into new cities as the kingdom is looking for diversification away …
Published on : Thursday, August 10, 2017
In order to encourage air transport and tourism Qatar announced on Wednesday a programme that allows visa –free entry for citizens of 80 countries as it gears up to host the World Cup in 2022. The energy …
Published on : Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Saudi Arabia aims to develop resorts on about 50 islands off the kingdom’s Red Sea coast backed by its Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Red Sea Project, to be built between the cities of Amlaj and al-Jawh, will come with …
Published on : Friday, July 28, 2017
Abha, the capital of Asir province in Saudi Arabia is named as the “Capital of Arab Tourism 2017” by Prince Mansour bin Muqrin, Deputy Governor of Asir. This declaration will give a boost to the tourism sector and …
Published on : Monday, July 17, 2017
The Tourism Board of Saudi Arabia is now taking an initiative to project Saudi Arabia as a most highlighted destination in the world map of tourism. As tourism becomes a major driver of the economy of Saudi Arabia …
Published on : Thursday, July 6, 2017
Some of the cabin crew members employed by British Airways at Heathrow will continue the walk out for another two weeks, stretching the long-running dispute into the peak month of summer travel. Members of Unite working for BA’s Mixed …
Published on : Friday, May 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia has started investing in its MICE sector with an aim to strengthen its infrastructure with regards to the meetings industry to lure on more meetings and business events. Saudi Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SCEB) is currently leading …
Published on : Wednesday, May 24, 2017
In April, tourism spending went up as the weak pound and pre-Ramadan holiday pushed a 38 percent rise in sales. Tourist spending from Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar have increased by eight …
Published on : Friday, May 19, 2017
Traveling in an air-conditioned trailer in the midst of the Saudi Arabian desert, I was sitting on a gold-cushioned sofa close to a rich Bedouin furniture magnate. He narrates me, two days back that he had bought 10 white camels …
Published on : Saturday, May 13, 2017
The Saudi tourism and national heritage sector is witnessing extraordinary growth currently. This can be owed to the support and care of King Salman, said Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National …
Published on : Friday, May 5, 2017
Over 10 per cent of total visitors to the UAE and SaudiArabia are from the UK. These two are the top destinations in the GCC favored by business and leisure travelers from the United Kingdom, according to HotelsCombined, an accommodation …
Published on : Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Similar to the proposed ban imposed on travellers from several Middle Eastern countries, the Trump administration is considering barring passengers flying to the US from UK airports carrying laptops. Quoting anonymous sources, Guardian suggested the current proposals might widen the …
Published on : Sunday, April 23, 2017
According to a new report, Saudi Arabia and Oman will lead the GCC’s multi-billion dollar investments in cultural tourism, with a string of projects to develop new world-class attractions. Colliers International said that Saudi Arabia is ready to invest up …
Published on : Friday, April 21, 2017
Saudi Arabia might not be in the top list of Western holidaymakers, but it is home to archaeological sites, pristine beaches and ancient desert culture. Camels are prestigious part of the Kingdom’s culture. They are important part of daily …
Published on : Friday, April 21, 2017
At the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos in January, Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister said, “We are going to turn Saudi Arabia into a softer, more pleasant place to live.” And the best way by which Saudi Arabia …
Published on : Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Arrivals to Saudi Arabia will reach the 20 million mark by 2020, as the religious tourism sector flourishes in line with increasing demand to join the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the most important religious event of the year in the Muslim …
Published on : Monday, April 3, 2017
Hilton opens the doors of Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel. With majestic views overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the city’s largest ballroom and convention centre, Hilton proudly welcomes Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel to its growing Middle Eastern …
Published on : Friday, March 31, 2017
The domestic tourism sector in Saudi Arabia has been witnessing an upsurge thanks to a Government-led investment. The forecast predicts a 40% hike in the number of trips made between 2015 and 2020. After the Saudi Vision 2030 was …
Published on : Thursday, March 16, 2017
Following the visit by the King of Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia recently, the number of Saudi Arabian tourist arrivals to the country is expected to increase by five per cent this year. Malaysian …
Published on : Thursday, March 2, 2017
A passenger plane that was flying to Saudi Arabia was compelled to make an emergency landing on Wednesday immediately after its engine caught fire, according to the civil aviation ministry. The flight had been carrying 125 people on board. …
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