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IHG Expands Premium Portfolio in Saudi Arabia with the signing of voco & Suites Jeddah 

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement to open voco & Suites Jeddah, in partnership with Rusd Group.

Middle East

Qatar Airways introduces Privilege Club Collection – A new platform for members to access exclusive experiences   

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has enhanced its programme with the newly unveiled Privilege Club Collection platform, available to all its members. This innovative platform will elevate members’ lifestyles by giving them access to unique events and experiences.

Middle East

SAUDIA named official airline partner for 2024 Hajj & Umrah Conference

Saudia has confirmed its position as the key sponsor and official airline partner for the upcoming third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition 2024, set to be held from January 8 to 11 at the Jeddah Superdome.

Middle East

UAE travellers to Europe benefit from fare dip and shorter Schengen visa processing times

UAE residents with travel plans to Europe will be getting relief on two fronts – airfares to major destinations in the EU are dropping. And, just as important, the Schengen visa processing time is getting back to two weeks or lower. 

Middle East

Oman Air tops punctuality chart

Oman Air once again ranked as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa as per Cirium

Middle East

Turkey to remain a global hub for aesthetic surgeries in 2024

Türkiye’s medical tourism witnessed surge, and Dr. Salih Onur Basat, a plastic surgeon, noted that the demand for aesthetic surgeries will surge even further in 2024

Middle East

Emirates reveals its ‘vegan vault’ of 300 recipes as demand for plant-based cuisine increases by 40%

As global interest peaks in Veganuary - an initiative that has highlighted the benefits of a vegan diet for the last decade, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals.

Middle East

Umm Al Emarat Park to host Abu Dhabi’s first community Special Olympics event

Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi’s favorite green destination, is hosting the city’s very first Community Athletics Festival for People of Determination in collaboration with Special Olympics UAE and Abu Dhabi Athletics Club.

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The Eastern Express, one of the world’s most iconic train services is ready for the new season

Türkiye’s Eastern Express, one of the world’s finest railway routes offering an unforgettable journey from the center to the east of Türkiye, started welcoming its passengers.

Middle East

New Monopoly Abu Dhabi Goes Life-size for Mother of the Nation Festival

The Abu Dhabi edition of the iconic, world-renowned Monopoly board game has just hit shelves, inviting players to discover, buy and trade the city’s most beloved landmarks.

Middle East

Etihad welcomes 2024 with more destinations to India

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has kicked off 2024 by introducing two new services. Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) in the Kerala region of India commenced on New Year’s Day.

Middle East

Jumeirah Group to invest in its brand and double its portfolio by 2030

Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has set out ambitious plans to double the size of its portfolio by 2030

Middle East

Pulse Hotels & Resorts: GCC traveller trends to the Maldives in 2023, predictions for 2024

Pulse Hotels & Resorts, a leading and forward-thinking Maldives-based hospitality development company, has observed growing trends with GCC travellers in 2023, opting for extended stays at their Maldives resorts – Kandima Maldives, Nova Maldives and The Nautilus Maldives

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SeaWorld® Yas Island Abu Dhabi’s interactive submersible brings an ocean of fun to students of Yas American Academy

SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park, introduced an innovative and immersive activation that aims to inspire and educate young minds.

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Catch the last of Winter Spectacular at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi

As the end of the festive season approaches, guests can dive into a world of enchantment at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi’s beloved Winter Spectacular, running until the 7th of January 2024.

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