UNWTO Launch Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East

Chinese airports and airlines invest heavily in it for passenger experience ahead of robust travel recovery

UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference, the Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East, will further advance UNWTO’s work to make tourism a pillar of women’s empowerment. The initiative gives innovators the chance to […]

Oman permits Israeli airlines to fly through its airspace

Oman permits Israeli airlines to fly through its airspace

Following the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman today (Thursday, February 23, 2023) announced today its approval for Israeli airlines to fly through its airspace. Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen: “This is a historic decision that will shorten the flying time to Asia, lower costs for Israeli citizens and helps Israeli airlines […]

Irina Shayk takes in the dazzling displays of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition

Irina Shayk takes in the dazzling displays of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Exquisite jewels and timepieces from more than 500 renowned luxury brands have been wowing the crowds at this year’s Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). Among the visitors to the official opening was Irina Shayk, wearing a Couture dress by Alaïa, and a bracelet and a ring from Bulgari’s Serpenti Jewellery Collection as […]

International Tourists Unlocking Economic Recovery Across the UAE Says the WTTC

International Tourists Unlocking Economic Recovery Across the UAE Says the WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as overseas travellers head back, providing a much-needed boost to economies across the country. The report, researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analysed key indicators such as Travel & Tourism’s contribution to […]

Discover Qatar Unveils New Transit Tours, Including World Cup Stadium Tour

Discover Qatar Unveils New Transit Tours, Including World Cup Stadium Tour

Doha, Qatar – Discover Qatar (DQ) has launched three new additions to its spectacular series of Transit Tours that highlight Qatar’s position as the principal destination for sports activities following the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Transit passengers can now embark on a journey to re-experience the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM in […]

Qatar announces year-long extension of Hayya Card validity

Qatar announces year-long extension of Hayya Card validity

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announces year-long extension of Hayya Card validity Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health introduces mandatory health insurance policy for all visitors Doha, Qatar: Qatar has announced two important travel policy updates for visitors to the country. The state’s Ministry of Interior has announced the validity of Hayya Cards will be extended until […]

Dubai receives 14.36 million international visitors in 2022

Dubai receives 14.36 million international visitors in 2022

Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The growth, which enabled the emirate to surpass global and regional tourism recovery levels, contributes to the goal of […]

Dubai the world’s most popular wedding destinations

Dubai the world’s most popular wedding destinations

Dubai is fast emerging as the city of choice for destination weddings, with a growing number of wedding and event planners across the world recommending the city to couples as the perfect venue to celebrate their weddings. The city’s world-class infrastructure, picturesque resorts, luxury hospitality offerings, services, exceptional track record for safety, and diverse tourism […]