Cruise Saudi to take part in Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in MiamiCruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned company, will take part in one of the world’s largest cruise events from April 8-11, in Miami in Florida, US, that aims to exchange innovative ideas and forge collaborations in order to shape the future of the sector. This year&rs More… |
Thakher Development's $7bn Makkah project makes headwaySaudi-based Thakher Development Company has announced that steady progress is being made on its SAR26 billion ($7 billion) premium development, Thakher Makkah, located in the Saudi city, featuring a mix of residential, retail and hospitality elements, said the project developer. More… |
Garuda Indonesia starts daily flights to Qatar's Hamad AirportQatar's Hamad International Airport has welcomed the launch of daily flights from Indonesian capital Jakarta to Doha by the country's flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia, further enhancing the connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East region. S More… |
Work in full swing at teamLab Borderless' Jeddah museumWork is currently underway on a major new museum being developed by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and art collective teamLab in Jeddah Historic District. Located in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah, teamLab Borderless Jeddah is being built on the shore More… |
Air Arabia Egypt launches direct flights to IstanbulLeading low-cost carrier Air Arabia Egypt has begun its first non-stop flight to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul from its hub in Cairo. The airline will fly thrice a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) on this route. The inaugu More… |
Dubai welcomes 3.67m overnight visitors in first two monthsDubai had welcomed a total of 3.67 million overnight visitors during the first two months of the year, thus registering an increase of over 18% year-on-year (YoY), according to figures released by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). According to the More… |
Global air cargo rates hit new high in March, says reportGlobal air cargo rates continued to rise throughout March, thanks to strong demand and rising rates from Asia and Middle East origins, taking average prices to within -7% of their elevated levels this time last year and recovering to their levels during last year’s winter peak season, a More… |
Cheval Collection joins Global Hotel AllianceGlobal Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which this year marks its 20th anniversary, is expanding its award-winning loyalty programme, GHA Discovery, to include luxury serviced apartments in London, Edinburgh and Dubai with Cheval Collection. More… |
Top DWTC restaurant names head chef and restaurant managerTwine, the renowned dining destination located in Dubai World Trade Centre, has appointed a head chef and restaurant manager as part of the latest additions to its team. While Maya Ghanem is the new Restaurant Manager, Mevish Appadoo has taken the position of Head Chef. Inspir More… |
Five last-minute Eid Al Fitr getaways to exploreWith Eid Al Fitr round the corner, here’s a list of five destinations for those still undecided on where to spend their Eid holiday. Biltmore Hotel Villas, Dubai, UAE The newly launched Biltmore Hotel Villas is nestled in a prime location just steps away More… |