Middle East
Winter at Tantora to feature a series of luxury retail pop-ups
A series of luxury retail pop-ups set in the stunning landscapes of the Ashar Valley provide the perfect shopping experience for visitors to Winter at Tantora in AlUla this season.
Air Arabia flight grounded in Coimbatore after bird hit
An Air Arabia flight bound for Sharjah was grounded at the Coimbatore International Airport following a bird hit during the takeoff on Monday.
Jordan: Petra flash floods trigger evacuation of 1,700 people
Violent floods have ripped through the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan, triggering the evacuation of 1,700 tourists from the UNESCO world heritage site.
Dubai kicked off the new year by scrapping a 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales
Dubai ended its 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom on January 1 and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, ending a long-standing source of revenue for its ruling family to apparently further boost its tourism to the emirate.
CLYMB Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games
CLYMB Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
Local and regional cuisine to be showcased in first ever “Flavours of AlUla”
A unique and immersive culinary journey is on the cards for food lovers at Flavours of AlUla, a fun and colourful celebration of food, flavour and art that is being held from December 29 to January 14 as part of the Winter at Tantora events.
Citadines Metro Central Dubai showcases commitment to sustainability
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the leading international lodging owner-operator, continues to spearhead innovative sustainability initiatives at its vibrant lifestyle property
Atlantis, The Palm rings in 2023 with Kylie Minogue
International Pop Sensation Kylie Minogue – A Global Fan Favourite, Loved and renowned the world over – took to the stage at Atlantis, The Palm on New Years to serenade lucky guests at the resort’s world-famous gala dinner with a series of chart-topping hits from her timeless discography.
flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023.
New Year’s Eve experiences on Al Maryah Island
Due to popular demand, Al Maryah Island’s outdoor Winter Village and The Ripe Market will continue to welcome guests daily right through to the start of the new year
Qatar Airways’ Doha-Jakarta flight diverted to Mumbai due to technical snag
A Qatar Airways flight travelling from Doha to Jakarta in Indonesia was diverted to Mumbai due to a technical snag on Wednesday.
FlyDubai to launch additional Astana-Dubai Flights
FlyDubai Airlines plans to operate an additional ten flights on the Astana-Dubai and Almaty-Dubai routes from Dec. 29 to Jan. 14 next year, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure on Dec. 28.
Qatar Duty Free opens the first ever FIFA Store at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM, has officially launched the first FIFA store at the World Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.
Ascott Limited showcases sustainable commitment at Citadines Metro Central Dubai
Since 2021, Ascott's Citadines Metro Central Dubai has undertaken an impressive commitment to increase sustainable best practices across services including the elimination of 120,000 plastic bottles and the recycling of about 2150 kgs of waste.
Etihad to fly to Shanghai twice weekly
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
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