Formula 1’s unexpected impact on tourism and giving in the Middle East
The Middle East is experiencing a tourism surge powered by Formula 1. Grand Prix races in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are not...
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Destinations Round-up: 12 April
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News in the Middle East this week include Katy Perry to headline Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, the UAE generating AED45 billion...
Formula 1 in the Middle East: your go-to guide
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Rev up those engines! The Middle East is set to host some of the most thrilling stops on the Formula 1 calendar. From the desert...
Destinations Round-up: 5 April
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Oman, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi are ramping up efforts to attract tourists, with Oman targeting Indian corporate events and weddings, Qatar experiencing a surge in...
Qatar Airways & Virgin Australia alliance cleared for take off
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The skies have cleared on a new alliance between Qatar and Australia that will double the number of Qatar Airways flights between the two destinations. Australia’s consumer watchdog gave...
Destinations Round-up: 29 March
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan are showcasing their rich cultural heritage and tourism offerings, from Qiddiya’s state-of-the-art performing arts centre to Qatar’s Eid Al-Fitr celebrations...
Destinations Round-up: 22 March
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New travel opportunities are on the horizon in the Middle East: The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open on 3 July, Qatar expands its parks,...
Destinations Round-up: 15 March
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Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, while the UAE’s tourism sector is getting a boost from major events like...
Destinations Round-up: 8 March
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MENA destinations are celebrating the holy month with a range of cultural events, tourism initiatives, and traditional festivities – from the Ramadan programmes in the...
Dubai and Qatar both sign new technology partnerships
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Dubai and Qatar are continuing to invest in technology to further develop themselves as leading tourism destinations in the Middle East. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)...