Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon reopen airspaceJordan, Iraq and Lebanon have reopened their airspace on Sunday after closing it late on Saturday as Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel, a Reuters More… |
Diriyah to unveil Saudi lifestyle destination at Paris eventDiriyah Company, a Saudi mixed-use developer, will be introducing its new lifestyle destination - Diriyah Square - featuring 400 new retail outlets as well as F&B units, to global industry leaders at the World Retail Congress which opens this week in Paris. More… |
IMG Worlds of Adventure achieves new Eid visitor recordsIMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the largest indoor theme parks in Dubai, saw a 16% increase in the visitor number in the first two days of Eid El Fitr (April 9-10, 2024) compared to last year. The number of visitors to the theme park, and its newly resurrected Haunted Hotel, also rose. More… |
UN Tourism and Croatia to establish research centre for sustainable tourismUN Tourism is set to work with the Government of Croatia and the University of Zagreb to establish a research and development centre focused on sustainable tourism. Croatia currently serves on UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability, having chaired it between 2019 an More… |
Spain set to scrap Golden Visas for foreign investorsSpain is set to scrap its 'golden visa' programme that grants residency rights to foreigners who make large investments in the country's real estate in the country, reported Reuters, citing its Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The programme award More… |
Sanad seals MRO partnership deal with top Korean carrier AsianaSanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), solidified its partnership with Asiana Airlines, the second largest airline in South Korea, through a five-year contract exten More… |
Top luxury wedding planners head to Zimbabwe for key eventSome of the world's top wedding planners are heading to Zimbabwe to attend the 10th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress to be held from April 15 to 17 at the Victoria Falls. Also known as the world’s strongest B2B platform for destination weddings, the DWP  More… |
Rixos Premium Alamein opens its doors on Egyptian coastRixos Premium Alamein is the latest addition to Egypt's Mediterranean coast. The exquisite resort combines elegance, ultimate comfort, and indulgence, inviting guests to embark on an unforgettable journey of luxury and leisure. The resort comprises six towers housing 469 residences More… |
Oil demand to grow by 2.25m bpd, says OpecThe Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) said on Thursday that world oil demand will rise by 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and by 1.85 million bpd in 2025, Reuters reported. In its monthly report, Opec pred More… |
Middle East 'leading world travel industry boom in 2024'In a year poised to mark a historic zenith for the travel and tourism industry, and with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projecting an unprecedented global economic contribution of $11.1 trillion in 2024, the spotlight shines brightly on the strategic initiatives and growth achiev More… |