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Dubai Airshow 2021 set to welcome more than 85,000 visitors for biggest edition of the event in history
13 new countries to be represented at this year’s Dubai Airshow Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 November 2021: The world is set to witness the launch of the much-anticipated Dubai Airshow 2021 on Sunday, 14 November, which is expected to be the biggest edition of the event since it began in 1989. The Airshow […]
flynas launches first international flights to AlUla
From Dubai, Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced its latest flights expansion including the first ever direct international flights into AlUla International Airport. Starting from 19th November 2021, the first international routes into AlUla will take off from Dubai and Kuwait. Domestic […]
UAE media welcomes Discover Europe Treasures as it debuts in Dubai to spice up local cuisine
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES– November 9, 2021 – (AETOSWire): An exclusive media roundtable and exhibition to showcase the use and benefits of European products, Krokos Kozanis PDO and Magiun de prune Topoloveni PGI- two of the most sought-after European spices, has been announced to take place on November 10, at Airwerks Cafe, Jumeirah. Dubbed Discover European Treasures, the […]
A range of new exhibitors to join Dubai Airshow 2021
The upcoming Airshow will welcome new exhibitors from Belgium, Ukraine, Greece, Israel, Switzerland, Brazil, Czech Republic, Canada, the Russian Federation, the UK, and the US Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 09 November 2021: Dubai Airshow 2021 is set to welcome over 370 new exhibitors this year, in addition to the major local and global players […]
Expo 2020 Dubai latest visit figure approaches 3 million
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 9 November 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 2,942,388 visits since its grand opening on 1 October. The visitor numbers included over 100,000 schoolchildren, with Expo set to further stimulate young minds during the forthcoming Knowledge & Learning Week from 12-18 December. In the past week, Expo 2020 Dubai marked UAE Flag Day, which […]
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CHALHOUB GROUP LAUNCHES ‘THE FRENCH ART DE VIVRE, A DREAM TO SHARE’ EXHIBITION AT DUBAI EXPO 2020
Located at the France Pavilion from the 8th of November until the 6th of December The exhibition celebrates French savoir-faire, with a focus on handcrafted masterpieces tableware and accessories The three legendary Maisons Baccarat, Bernardaud, and Christofle, alongside Tanagra, will be the main contributors to the temporary exhibition revealing masterpieces for the first time in the region […]
Expo 2020 Dubai declares first month ‘a huge success’, with 2.35 million visits during October
Jeddah – Saudi Arabia, 7 November 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai organisers have hailed the first month of the event as a “huge success”, announcing an impressive 2,350,868 visits from 1-31 October, with a host of memorable events, entertainment and seminars attracting people from the UAE, region and beyond. So far, 28 per cent of visits were made […]
SITA LAUNCHES FREE DIGITAL TRAVEL DECLARATION SOLUTION, SUPPORTING GOVERNMENTS IN SAFELY OPENING THEIR BORDERS
SITA will be making part of this solution available free of charge to government agencies to address the mounting challenge around health documentation LONDON – 2 November 2021 – SITA today announced that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution – which allows passengers to share required […]
AlUla welcomes guests on world first ‘Museum in the Sky’ flight by SAUDIA
Visitors are invited to book a unique inflight experience on November 4th as SAUDIA and AlUla highlight arguably the world’s biggest archaeological program AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2021: The world’s first “Museum in the Sky” is a joint collaboration between AlUla and SAUDIA Airlines, to highlight the significance of AlUla as a living […]
IHG® partners with The Red Sea Development Company to open InterContinental Resort Red Sea
The latest signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to grow its presence in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 31 October 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to open the InterContinental Resort Red Sea […]
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Radisson Hotel Group shows remarkable growth in 2021 marked by 70 signings and openings in key markets in EMEA
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, looks back on a successful Q3 2021 with key expansions across the Group’s EMEA portfolio, reaching over 50 hotel signings and nearly 30 openings in EMEA YTD. Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its road to recovery and ambitious pursuit of its five-year expansion and transformation plan. The […]
Mosaid Travel & Tourism Services reaffirms over a decade of partnership with Sabre
Saudi travel company to leverage Sabre’s technology to aid recovery and gain traveller trust JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia and MANAMA, Bahrain, 28 October 2021– Mosaid Travel & Tourism Services (MTTS), one of the leading travel companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has renewed its partnership with Sabre Corporation(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that […]
Three Michelin-Starred Chef Jason Atherton opens Maraya Social restaurant in AlUla
AlUla – Saudi Arabia, 26 October 2021: AlUla, home to Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula is set to welcome its first signature fine-dining restaurant. English Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton, who owns and runs three Michelin star restaurants across the world, will open Maraya Social on 27 October 2021. The restaurant is located […]
Dar Al Arkan and Madinat Al Wouroud join forces for a premium eco-friendly residential project nestled within Taif’s breath-taking nature
Riyadh, KSA, Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, has signed a joint agreement with Madinat Al Wouroud Housing Development company to develop a premium residential project in the governorate of Taif in the Southwest of Saudi Arabia. The SAR 3.7 billion project will be developed on an area of 1 million […]
Cisco warns of a hacking campaign targeting the aviation industry
Riyadh, KSA – 25 October 2021 – Cisco detected a targeted phishing campaign aimed at the aviation industry for two years, which was potentially organized by cyber threat actor(s) operating out of Nigeria. The actor(s) have been targeting the aviation industry for the last two years, while managing other campaigns at the same time. Researchers found that they do […]
VFS Global COVID-19 Test Booking Credentials accepted in the IATA Travel Pass
Verified COVID-19 tests booked through approved lab network in select locations will provide an added layer of security and save time for travellers, airlines and immigration authorities Now accepted on Sri Lanka to UAE (via Sri Lankan Airlines) and the US & Canada to Taipei, Taiwan (via China Airlines) travel corridors, where travellers can show […]
Manga Productions Announces the Launch of ‘AlUla Adventures’ VR Pod Experience
An immersive sensory experience that attendees of the Silicon Slopes Summit can try firsthand Salt Lake City, USA | 12 October 2021: Manga Productions, the leading producer of the creative content industry in the Arab region, is pleased to announce the launch of ‘AlUla Adventures.’ The is in line with Manga Production’s ongoing efforts to foster […]
Etihad Cargo strengthens its digital footprint with a revamped website
Customer-centric etihadcargo.com offers intuitive booking, introduces dynamic pricing, and cuts booking time to 45 seconds Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has revamped the etihadcargo.com portal to provide customers with a heightened and intuitive online experience. The new-look website includes the introduction of quicker booking processes and streamlined flows, […]
DUBAI EXPO 2020: UGANDA TOURISM BOARD (UTB) SPEARHEADS MULTI-LEVEL PROMOTION IN UAE AND MIDDLE EAST AS A STRATEGIC KEY TOURISM MARKET
Uganda Tourism Board to confirm multi-layered partnerships with airlines, outbound tourism entities, as well as hospitality training and equipment supply organizations On Ugandan Airlines Launches Direct Flights between Uganda and Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 6th October 2021: Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Government of Uganda’s destination marketing organization has at the Uganda Tourism Trade and Investment Forum […]
AVSEC Global Symposium 2021 opens: high-profile speaker line up highlights strengthening aviation security amid pandemic challenges
‘Year of Security Culture’ theme stresses building security awareness across the industry DUBAI, UAE, 4 October 2021 – The 5th edition of AVSEC Global Symposium kicked off today, bringing together globally recognised security experts, local and international government officials, policymakers and high-calibre professionals from across the aviation security industry. The three-day Symposium will host 35 speakers and […]
Alif – The Mobility Pavilion to take visitors on a journey through time and space, from ancient exploration through to a virtual future
Arab world’s role in advancing global mobility showcased in inspiring experience Dubai and the UAE’s progress captured in story of mobility through the centuries Giant photorealistic sculptures and the UAE’s space programme among highlights JEDDAH, 29 September 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai has revealed details of the eye-grabbing visitor experience at Alif – The Mobility […]
Experience Unmatched Hospitality at the Year’s Most Awaited Event: Rove Expo 2020 – Now Open
Witness the making of a new world right at the doorstep with Rove Expo 2020 – now welcoming Rovers (guests). Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 October 2021, (AETOSWire): The wait is finally over; with the Expo 2020 taking place from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022, Rove Hotels is excited to invite Rovers (guests) to […]