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Dubai Airshow 2021 to reflect Dubai’s role in driving the recovery of the aviation industry
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 16 August 2021: The Dubai Airshow 2021, set to take place from 14-18 November 2021, serves as a key indicator of Dubai’s success in overcoming the challenges that the pandemic has posed, and moving in the right direction towards achieving full recovery of the aviation industry. Commenting on the progress […]
Emirates Skywards launches “Skywards+” to offer its global members access to exclusive rewards
The loyalty program has launched a global, online subscription platform to offer members easy access to additional privileges throughout the year. Dubai, UAE: 11 August 2021 – Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customized rewards and privileges throughout […]
Explore Some of the Most Iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
After the addition of Madrid’s Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, Spain’s world heritage sites reach an impressive total of 49 sites. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 10 August 2021 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recently added Madrid’s Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to UNESCO’s World Heritage list alongside […]
Best African adventure experiences in Uganda during the summer holiday
Uganda is home to the source of the world’s longest river (river Nile), more than 50% of the world’s remaining Mountain Gorillas, vast and diverse natural wildlife reserves; Blessed with tropical, all-year-round summer weather, diverse cultural heritage of over 50 local tribes, snow-capped mountains, natural water rafting spots, vibrant nightlife. A wealth of unexploited natural […]
Earn a Mile-A-Minute in Dubai with Emirates Skywards
The loyalty programme has launched a special offer allowing members to earn a “Mile-A-Minute in Dubai” as the city gears up to host Expo 2020, and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee The offer is valid on all Emirates flight tickets purchased between 1 August and 31 March, for travel between 1 October and […]
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Get ready for a culinary explosion as Expo reveals award-winning chefs and brand-new dining concepts across 200-plus eateries
Celebrity chef line-up includes David Myers, Matthew Kenney and Mory Sacko Internationally acclaimed restaurants will make their Dubai debut at Expo 2020 Diverse dining experiences reflect aim to be the most inclusive World Expo ever Jeddah, KSA – 2 August 2021 – Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai are invited to enjoy a world of cuisine where […]
RoyalJet Group granted Bermuda Air Operator Certificate
UAE, Abu Dhabi, 26 July 2021: RoyalJet Bermuda, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi owned and operated RoyalJet Group – an award winning leader in premium private aviation, has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA). The granting of this certificate – the first AOC to be […]
AlUla – the original summer holiday
AlUla – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 15 July 2021: For several kingdoms and peoples over many thousands of years, AlUla offered much appeal as a place to foster a prosperous, culturally enriched life. As attractive as the region was for homemakers, AlUla was just as popular for tourists. In the heat of summer, AlUla’s […]
The UAE took swift action, showcasing its robust responsibility to control maritime accidents and manage risks
Containing the fire at Jebel Ali Port Owing to years of pro-active planned preparation in developing world-class infrastructure in our ports and offshore facilities and an outstanding immediate response, the fire was controlled within 44 minutes Our priority now is to ensure that the accident will not impact the marine environment All logistical operations at Jebel […]
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund Deploys ‘Cloud First’ Strategy with Oracle to Better Enable the Kingdom’s Tourism Industry
A full suite of Oracle cloud infrastructure solutions and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications will contribute to enhancing the financial support provided by the Fund for companies promoting tourism in Saudi Arabia Pilot project initiated to incorporate Artificial Intelligence capabilities to enhance customer and employee experience Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 July 2021 – Oracle today announced that Tourism Development […]
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On a historic date for modern vaccines, Emirates SkyCargo crosses COVID-19 vaccine transportation milestone
150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines flown on Emirates aircraft Dubai, UAE, 6 July 2021 – July 6, 1885 was a historic date for modern medicine and treatment. This was the day when Louis Pasteur administered the first attenuated vaccine to a human patient. Over the next 135 years, the development of vaccines for various […]
IHG® signs InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road – second hotel to be developed under MDA with RIVA Development Company
The new-build hotel will represent the ‘best in class product’ and offer a refreshed, modern luxury stay experience Al Riyadh, July, 6th, 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road, as part of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via its wholly-owned subsidiary […]
Emirates expands IATA Travel Pass implementation, partners with Alhosn to enable even smoother journeys
Dubai, UAE, 28 June 2021 – Emirates, one of the first global airlines to pilot the IATA Travel Pass in April, now offers the IATA Travel Pass solution to customers flying to 10 cities and plans to extend it to all routes across its network in the coming weeks. In addition, Emirates has also partnered with […]
flynas Adds Salzburg to Its Expanding List of International summer Destinations
With 3 Weekly Direct Flights from Riyadh Starting July 23 With a new touristic summer destination option made available for its passengers, flynas, the Saudi Air Carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its direct flights between Riyadh and the Austrian city of Salzburg. In accordance with the recent […]
IHG to bring its premium brand, voco to Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah
The signing of ‘voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah’ aligns with IHG’s strategy to continue its expansion in the United Arab Emirates, a top tourism destination in the Middle East 28 June 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts , one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with ASRE Limited to introduce its premium brand, voco into Dubai’s exquisite destination, Palm Jumeirah. voco Dubai Palm […]
It’s confirmed: Switzerland will be open for all vaccinated GCC guests as from 26 June 2021. All EMA and WHO approved vaccinations including Sinopharm will be accepted up to 12 months after full vaccination.
The Swiss government has outlined the return to normality after the global pandemic. It has confirmed that as from the 26 June 2021, fully vaccinated guests from the GCC countries will be able to enter Switzerland again without having to undergo quarantine, nor testing. All EMA (European Medical Agency) and WHO Emergency Use approved vaccinations […]
AlUla joins Team BikeExchange as Official Partner
GreenEDGE Cycling, known as Team BikeExchange for the 2021 Men and Women Cycling WorldTour season, has the pleasure to announce the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) as new Official Partner starting from Tour de France 2021. The partnership will run from July 2021 to December 2023. AlUla, a boutique heritage and culture destination in North […]
IEM boosts EuroStar rental fleet with 100+ MG models
Consumer demand for efficient, feature-rich cars for long-term and short-term lease and rentals drives demand for British-born MG range EuroStar to continue to add new MG cars to fleet through the year, in response to 100% booking of all MG models offered to customers Dubai, UAE; 23 June 2021: Inter Emirates Motors (IEM), official distributor […]
IHG® to bring its lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo to the Saudi capital
Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road is the first IHG hotel to be signed under MDA with RIVA Development Company June 16, 2021: Expanding its presence in the capital city of Saudi Arabia, IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand to the Kingdom with the signing of Hotel […]
Swvl Major Global Transit Tech Company Swvl Launches its Business in the Saudi Market
Swvl, an international Dubai-based tech startup extends its Mass Transit solutions for businesses to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, serving the corporate and business sector as a Saudi limited company. The Kingdom would be Swvl’s sixth market after its success across 9 major cities in the MENAP, Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Jordan, and the UAE, since […]
5 things to know about renewing Philippine ePassport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
1. Who can apply for ePassport renewal? Philippine nationals living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia holding ePassport can apply for a renewal at the VFS Global ePassport Renewal Centre. Pursuant to the communication received from the Department of Foreign Affairs, The Republic of Philippines, ePassport should be renewed 10 months prior to the expiry […]
Business Aviation at Dubai Airshow 2021: a thriving industry despite the challenges
Business aviation is one of the few industries that saw growth despite the impact of COVID-19 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 13 June 2021: Dubai Airshow is set to highlight the growth in business aviation and provide a platform for industry experts to shape the future of the industry with the deployment of ground-breaking technologies. […]