Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 July, 2018 1:47 am

French Embassy celebrates Bastille Day in Riyadh

The French Embassy in Riyadh celebrated Bastille Day with great zeal, holding a reception organized by Ambassador Francois Gouyette to honor French-Saudi friendship. Bastille Day is the common name in English-speaking countries for the National Day of France, which is celebrated on July 14 every ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 4:11 pm

Dubai wins bid for the world’s biggest B2B event for Destination Weddings Industry

Dubai has been announced as the winner of the bid to host the 2019 edition of the biggest annual international gathering of destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, which is set to take place at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm hotel. Dubai overcame stiff...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 4:02 pm

Premier developer, Emaar, to build Middle East’s largest Chinatown at Dubai Creek Harbour

Emaar today announced a landmark development that will further strengthen UAE-China relations, coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE.    To honour Chinese expatriates in the UAE and further bolster business ties with China, Emaar will develop ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 5:42 am

Middle East plane demand forecast cut in tough market

Boeing has cut its two-decade forecast for plane deliveries to the Middle East, as Gulf carriers face turbulent times amid a wider backdrop of regional strife. The world’s biggest plane maker on Tuesday said it expects 2,990 aircraft deliveries to the Middle East over the next two decades, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 4:37 am

Passport staff geared for influx of pilgrims

The Department of Passports has completed all arrangements to receive Haj pilgrims at the Kingdom's airports, seaports and overland crossing points, according to Maj. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Yahya, director general of passports. "We have deployed qualified passport personnel to all entry...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 12:39 am

flynas ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East’ anew

flynas, the Saudi carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, made another remarkable national achievement by winning on Tuesday the prestigious Skytrax award for the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the second consecutive year. flynas, the low-cost carrier airline of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 4:51 pm

Ghaya Grand Hotel Dubai Earns 2018 ‘Loved By Guests Award’ From Hotels.Com

Ghaya Grand Hoteltoday announced that it has received a 2018 Loved by Guests Award from Hotels.com (An Expedia Inc. Company). The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on Hotels.com. 2018 Loved by Guests Award recipients include accommodations,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 4:34 pm

Red Sea Mall opens 12 cinema halls end of 2018

Immediately, after the decision of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to approve the issuance of licenses to open a cinema role in early 2018, the movement towards achieving this long-awaited dream has not subsided. Work has begun on the completion of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 3:59 pm

Dive Into the 30th Anniversary of Shark Week With Special Marine Offers at Atlantis, the Palm

 In celebrating the 30thAnniversary of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Atlantis, The Palm is offering special rates on selected shark-centric activities from 22ndto 28thJuly. Guests can get up close and personal with the resort’s fascinating sharp-toothed residents, descending into ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 3:53 pm

Saudi Restaurant Chain Opens 80th Location with New King Khalid International Airport Branch

Innovative Foods, Inc. announced the opening of the 80thShawarmer restaurant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its first-ever airport installation at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) Terminal 5. The KKIA location marks the sixth new Shawarmer restaurant Innovative Foods has...

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