Top 10 cultural festivals across the Middle East you need to experience
It’s no secret, the Middle East is just bursting with cultural festivals that feature everything from music and poetry to falconry and futuristic art. So...
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Make a splash in style: Dubai’s most luxurious water sports experiences
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Dubai is no stranger to extravagance. A city that has transformed from desert sands to a gleaming coastal metropolis with some of the world’s most...
“I came for football, I stayed for more”: Ronaldo ignites Saudi Arabia’s “Unreal Calendar” campaign
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When Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Arabia’s most famous resident and footballing icon, whispers those unforgettable words, “I came for football, I stayed for more,” he isn’t...
Adventure and Golden Visas await in Oman
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From pioneering tech to big-ticket investment incentives, the Sultanate of Oman is pressing fast forward on its Vision 2040 and serving a delightful combination of...
A new chapter for Ras Al Khaimah Tourism: Phillipa Harrison takes the helm at RAKTDA
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In a compelling move that promises fresh momentum for the emirate’s tourism ambitions, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has appointed Phillipa Harrison, former...
AlUla Wellness Festival 2025 announces first-ever duathlon
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From 24 October to 1 November 2025, AlUla will transform into a global stage for health, fitness, and mindful living, as it welcomes the return...
Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for prescription drugs
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Saudi Arabia has introduced a new digital permit system for travellers carrying prescription and controlled medications. For years, international visitors to Saudi Arabia have faced...
Jordan’s tourism revival is going strong
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Jordan is deploying a dynamic, multi-pronged strategy to reignite global interest in its world-renowned attractions. Just this month, coordinated media outreach and the expansion of...
OMRAN empowers abilities through GIFTED
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Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development, has launched the second edition of its pioneering “GIFTED” program, a...
Oman invests heavily in Salalah tourism amidst rising visitor numbers and new national initiatives
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Oman is doubling down on its tourism ambitions, committing USD 208 million to develop Salalah’s tourism complex. This is a strategic investment designed to energise...