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Tourism in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom ranks second globally with 58 pct rise in arrivals
Saudi Arabia was ranked second, globally, in terms of tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2023, data from the United Nations World ... Saudi Arabia -
AlUla Moments features exciting calendar of events with concerts, festivals, sports
The AlUla Moments unveiled its exciting calendar of events for the 2023/24 season that features performances by world-renowned artists, wellness and ... Saudi Arabia -
Dubai’s airport sees 49 pct surge in passenger traffic in first half of 2023
Dubai’s main airport reported a 49 percent surge in passenger traffic in the first half of the year to 41.6 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, ... Gulf -
Inaugural AlUla Desert Blaze all set to challenge endurance racers
The first edition of AlUla Desert Blaze will offer runners from around the world a chance to test their endurance skills in this ancient Saudi Arabian ... Saudi Arabia -
Dubai tourist arrivals tops pre-pandemic levels, hotel room prices surge
Dubai reported a record number of tourist arrivals in the first half of the year, topping levels last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold and ... Gulf -
Guide to Saudi Arabia summer travel destinations for travelers to beat the heat
From its picturesque mountain getaways to serene coastal retreats, Saudi Arabia boasts of a surprising array of cool spots that promise to beat the ... Travel and Tourism -
UAE among world’s powerful passports, GCC countries lead Arab region
The UAE has ranked high on the list of the most powerful passports in the world, with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries leading the rest of the ... Gulf -
Europe’s soaring temperatures may send tourists elsewhere
Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travelers choosing cooler destinations or ... World News -
Saudi Arabia announces new instant e-visa options for UK, US, Schengen travelers
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday new instant e-visa options for travelers with UK, US, Schengen visas, as well as permanent residents of those ... Saudi Arabia -
London’s Heathrow Airport says upcoming summer strikes will not affect flights
London’s Heathrow Airport said it’s confident it can avoid flight cancellations in coming weeks even as security staff threaten to strike on almost ... World News -
Boeing delays 787 deliveries after uncovering another defect in long-range aircraft
Boeing Co. will delay deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner after uncovering a defective part in recent days, a setback as the plane-maker works to meet ... World News -
Kuwait open to negotiate with Philippines on entry ban if conditions met: Ministry
Kuwait is open to negotiating with the Philippines on the visa ban for Filipino nationals if Manila adheres to the country’s demands, the Deputy ... Gulf -
South Korea detains passenger who opened door of Asiana plane minutes before landing
South Korean police on Friday detained a man who opened a door of an Asiana Airlines plane minutes before it was due to land in the city of Daegu, ... World News -
Dubai-bound flight from India aborts take-off after bird hit
A Dubai-bound from India’s Mangaluru International Airport aborted take-off after the airplane was hit by a bird, local media reported on Thursday.The ... Gulf -
Saudi Arabia unveils new eco-luxury AZULIK AlUla Resort
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) unveiled plans for the development of the AZULIK AlUla Resort in Saudi Arabia, a new eco-luxury hotel that is set ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Arabia is world’s second fastest growing tourism destination: WTO
Saudi Arabia is the world’s second fastest growing tourism destination, data from the World Tourism Organization (WTO) revealed on Wednesday. The ... Saudi Arabia -
Summer 2023: Saudi Arabia leads MENA region in international tourism
Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East are expected to see a 36 percent spike in international tourism between June and August compared to last year, ... Saudi Arabia -
New Schengen-style visa planned for GCC countries: Minister
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are reviewing plans to launch a regional Schengen-style visa for tourists, a move that is expected to ... Gulf -
UAE’s Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways expand agreement to ease travel
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways on Thursday said they are expanding their interline agreement in a bid to boost tourism to the United Arab ... Gulf -
Football star Lionel Messi shares Saudi Arabia’s ‘unexpected wonders’ on Instagram
Football star Lionel Messi – Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ambassador – shared a picture celebrating one of the Kingdom’s “unexpected wonders” on his ... Saudi Arabia -
From hot air balloons to helicopter rides: AlUla Skies Festival wows guests
The AlUla Skies Festival is offering visitors a unique chance to explore the skies of Saudi Arabia’s ancient city through a range of activities ... Saudi Arabia -
Turkey’s tourism sector recovering slowly after devastating earthquake
After months of hosting displaced survivors of Turkey’s massive earthquake in his Antalya hotels, Hakan Saatcioglu hopes his rooms will soon be filled ... Economy -
Saudi Arabia, UAE top list of best countries for solo female travelers
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have topped the list with some of the best places to travel alone as a woman in terms of safety, things to do, and equality, ... Gulf -
UAE again warns against dangerous Marburg virus
The UAE has issued a second health warning against the Marburg virus, urging its citizens and residents to take preventative measures and avoid travel ... Gulf -
UAE warns against travel to two countries due to Marburg virus
The United Arab Emirates has warned its citizens and residents against traveling to Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania due to outbreaks of the Marburg ... Gulf -
World’s tallest hotel, Ciel, set to open in Dubai in 2024
The world’s tallest hotel is on track to open in Dubai in the first quarter of 2024, according to the UAE-based property developer First Group.At ... Gulf -
Oprah shares ‘must-see’ moments from Jordan trip
US icon Oprah Winfrey shared pictures online from her trip to Jordan, urging her followers to add the historic Middle East nation to their “must-see ... Entertainment -
US must address uptick in alarming aviation close calls
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday the United States cannot wait for the next “catastrophic event” to address an uptick in ... World News -
Doha-bound India flight makes emergency landing after passenger dies on board
A Doha-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday in Pakistan’s Karachi after a passenger died mid-flight, local ... World News -
MH370: Netflix show on missing airplane rehashes theories on mysterious disappearance
Exactly nine years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 went missing, a Netflix documentary on the bizarre incident has rehashed theories on its ... Entertainment