Hotels Round-up: 14 Aug
This week’s hotel scene in the Middle East is looking to transform corporate travel, enhance family experiences, recognise Emirati women and showcase architectural excellence. Here...
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The world’s largest twin-engine passenger plane Boeing 777X is coming! What’s MENA’s stake?
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Boeing’s 777X will take off next year as the world’s largest twin-engine passenger plane and travellers flying to and from the Middle East will be...
The Golden route of MENA’s Olympic-winning destinations
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Athletes from around the Middle East showed up and showed out at the Paris 2024 Olympics, taking home an incredible 29 medals. Six competitors returned...
Ras Al Khaimah for adventure seekers
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Whether you’re up for a regular hike or some adrenaline spike, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has got you covered for all of your adventurous needs....
Riyadh Air signs off on major ground handling deal and electric coaches
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In a significant milestone, Riyadh Air has awarded a SR1.5 billion (US$400 million) contract to Saudi Ground Services Co. for ground handling services at King...
Saudi Arabia plans for 15 million pilgrims by 2025
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Saudi Arabia is planning to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah by 2025. Umrah is the minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city...
Going for gold! Egypt bids for 2036 & 2040 Olympics
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From Paris to Los Angeles to Brisbane and then… Egypt? The country is going for gold with plans to submit a bid to host the...
$60m prize draws gamers to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s capital is currently hosting a major sporting event that’s giving the tourism industry a bit of a boost. And you’ll never guess which...
Explore Jordan like a royal
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Congratulations, it’s a girl! The next generation of Hashemites, Jordan’s royal family, has been born and it’s a beautiful baby girl by the name of...
GCC travellers love taking risks, but not with their finances
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Travel insurance is one of the more important aspects of booking travel and yet it seems some travellers are only just coming around to it....