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Winter at Tantora concerts sold out but fans can still watch live on MBC
AlUla, 12th January 2022 Winter at Tantora, the first festival in the Kingdom celebrating culture, heritage and music is demonstrating its continued appeal this winter with musical events tickets sold out. The atmospheric Hegra Candlelit Classics on 24th and 31st of December 2021, was full to capacity and all Winter at Tantora concerts including the multi-talented Saudi star […]
COVID-19 CRISIS SHIFTS THE FOCUS OF IT SPEND TO AUTOMATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DIGITAL HEALTH
CIOs betting on technology to support industry recovery, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights GENEVA – 12 January 2021 – While IT budgets have stayed largely flat in 2021, airport and airline CIOs are betting on technology to support their recovery from COVID-19, with a significant increase in spending on digitalization and sustainability […]
Deliverect: Hospitality’s Food & Beverage Trends in 2022
By Naji Haddad, Middle East General Manager at Deliverect The food and beverage sector is in a pivotal moment of change and digitalisation, with delivery becoming vital for long-time survival. The past year has seen the food delivery industry boom. We saw this come to life when we found ourselves at Deliverect helping to process […]
Lebanese Singer Yara and Top Arab Talent to Shine Bright at 2022 MENA BIGO GALA Awards Ceremony
Dubai-UAE: 05 January 2021 – BIGO Technology, one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies will host its first annual MENA BIGO GALA Awards Ceremony to recognize some of its most exceptional and captivating broadcasters from across the Middle East and North Africa region. The event will take place at 9:00pm (KSA Time) on Sunday, 9 January […]
AlUla and Dolce&Gabbana celebrate ancient equestrian heritage in the unique and elegant Ikmah Fashion Cavalry Show
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 4th January 2022 AlUla, the Saudi Arabian city of heritage and culture, situated in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, will host Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria and Alta Gioielleria in a unique and elegant fashion show on 27th January 2022 as part of AlUla Moments festivals season. In addition to the show, […]
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Expo 2020 Sri Lanka National Day highlights Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic tourism roadmap
Announces the destination is welcoming vaccinated as well as non-vaccinated tourists Travel health & safety protocols implanted in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Awarded the ‘Safe Travel Stamp’ by the World Travel and Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, […]
Maestro Omar Khairat to return to AlUla
The beloved composer who has delighted fans for over five decades with film scores and concerts will be appearing at Maraya. Fans from around the world will be able to watch the memorable concert live and free on mbc and AlUla Moments YouTube channels AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29th of December 2021: Omar Khairat, the […]
Two world-class equestrian events return to AlUla
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2022 and Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo will be held against the backdrop of breath-taking landscapes AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29th December 2021: On sandstone rock faces not far from the oasis city of AlUla lie the ancient carved images of horses. The horses in these […]
AMC Cinemas opens Ajdan Walk Cinema as its first location in Al-Khobar
It is part of AMC Cinemas’ ongoing strategy to develop the Kingdom’s cinema sector under the Vision 2030 Quality of Life program AMC Cinemas Ajdan Walk offers 9 auditoriums providing an enjoyable luxury experience with advanced audiovisual technologies Al-Khobar, December 23,2021: AMC Cinemas, the first global cinema operator in the Kingdom, has opened a new […]
Tantora Celebration kicks-off from AlUla Old Town announcing the start of the long-awaited Winter at Tantora Festival
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 23 December 2021: Locals of AlUla have been celebrating the “Tantora” for generations. The Tantora itself is a sundial used by the local people not only to tell time, but also to mark the beginning of the winter planting season. This culturally significant festive season has always been filled with […]
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(United Arab Emirates, Dubai – December 16, 2021) – Shaza Makkah, the 5-Star hotel among the first in line hotels in Jabal AlKa’bah to Al Masjid Al Haram, has won The World’s Leading Luxury Halal Hotel at The World Travel Awards 2021. The hotel is being recognized for the third consecutive year in various for its unique guest experience […]
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Al Shahin Travel and Tourism turns to Sabre for growth plans
Leading Saudi travel company will leverage Sabre’s technology to grow both online and offline presence RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and MANAMA, Bahrain, 6 Dec 2021 – Al Shahin Travel and Tourism, one of the leading travel companies in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, has chosen Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that […]
Sabre and American Express Global Business Travel announce multi-year technology partnership to advance corporate travel
GBT plans to make multi-million dollar long-term annual investment in joint technology development with Sabre Two thought-leading companies plan to develop distribution ecosystem for corporate travel industry New agreement anticipates meaningful growth in GDS bookings through Sabre SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Dec. 6, 2021 – Sabre Corporation [NASDAQ: SABR] and American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) today announce […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts reaffirms commitment to develop local talent in Saudi Arabia
#TrueSaudiTrueHospitality campaign invites Saudi talent to join and advance the hospitality sector in the Kingdom November 29, 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has launched a campaign reaffirming company’s commitment to develop Saudi talent in the Kingdom, reinforcing the significance of the Kingdom in the global brand’s regional growth ambitions. IHG aims to hire more than 6000 Saudi nationals across its growing portfolio in the Kingdom by 2030. Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & […]
Priority Pass Continues Growth with New Strategic offerings
Expansion part of broader Priority Pass initiative to create premium seamless airport experiences for Members Dubai, United Arab Emirates 29 November: Priority Pass, the world’s leading traveller experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has announced its plans to more than double the number of lounges worldwide that will be offering its Ready 2 Order food […]
Winter at Tantora line up announced
Bocelli returns, music at Hegra, Outdoor Cinema, Desert Polo, Fursan Endurance Cup and AlUla Citrus Festival ALULA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 25 NOVEMBER 2021: The very first music and cultural festival in the Kingdom returns to AlUla this December. The new six-week format runs from 21 December to 12 February and features an exciting curated […]
Diriyah Gate Development Authority unveils its vision for Diriyah Square, the commercial heart of the Diriyah giga project
Riyadh, November 2021 – Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) today officially unveils its vision for Diriyah Square, the commercial heart of its 190 Billion SAR [50 Billion USD] Diriyah giga-project on the edge of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – scheduled to be open by 2024. Bringing together wonderful experiences for young and old, Diriyah Square is […]
Biggest ever Dubai Airshow marks major turning point in recovery and growth of international aerospace industry
Upwards of USD 78 billion worth of deals secured or announced during Dubai Airshow 2021 More than 104,000 attendees across five days with a 50% increase in trade visitors compared to previous edition 387 civil and military delegations attended the event 148 countries represented during the Airshow 371 new exhibitors and more than 80 start-ups […]
IHG® announces 11th property in the Saudi capital with Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh
The latest signing will bring yet another new generation Crowne Plaza hotel to the Kingdom 23rd November 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh. Located on Makkah Al […]
AlUla International Airport Receives the First Direct International Flight Operated by flynas
Saudi airline flynas opens up the horizons for visitors from Dubai and the world to journey into 200,000 years of unexplored human history. Flight departed from Dubai International Airport with visitors and officials from flynas and RCU marking the first direct international passenger flight to the ancient city. There will be three direct flights a […]
Dubai Airshow and UAE Space Agency sign MoU to increase focus on the space sector
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 November 2021: Dubai Airshow and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the second day of Dubai Airshow 2021. The two parties will collaborate to further position Dubai Airshow as a key platform for companies and investors in the space sector. The partnership will support […]