Tourism to boost Dubai economy

Dubai Statistics Centre has said that tourism and trade are set to propel the emirate's economy... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 05:01

Saudi women seeking jobs in hospitality sector

The Saudi labour ministry has said more than 113,000 Saudi women have expressed their interest in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 05:00

Egypt expects to receive 12 million tourists this year

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has said the number of tourists who visited the country... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, November 27 - 2012 at 05:45

Ramada Ajman spent Dhs10m on renovation

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman has announced the completion of its Dhs10m renovation and is now... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 27 - 2012 at 05:45

Dubai to proceed with Phase II of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, has ordered the start of the second... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 26 - 2012 at 05:58

New five-star resort to come up in Salalah

Musstir, part of Oman's MB Group, and its 50% joint venture partner, Omran, have unveiled plans... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, November 25 - 2012 at 02:26

Mideast occupancy rates grew 4.6% in October

According to data compiled by STR Global, the Middle East and Africa region has reported positive... Read full article »
Middle East: Saturday, November 24 - 2012 at 00:25

Dubai's tourism sector to remain stable: TRI

TRI Hospitality Consulting has said the tourism industry in the UAE over the past year has... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 22 - 2012 at 04:50

Saudi Arabia to fingerprint visa applicants

The Saudi government has announced plan to take fingerprints and other biometrics of foreigners... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, November 21 - 2012 at 04:44

GCC tourism could benefit from single visa: study

The GCC chambers unions has said a single GCC entry visa will help boost the number of tourists... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, November 20 - 2012 at 02:43

Qatar urges foreign visitors to dress modestly

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has called on foreigners, residents and visitors, to "dress... Read full article »
Qatar: Monday, November 19 - 2012 at 04:05

Oman to have over 2,000 new hotels rooms by 2013

The Omani tourism ministry has said more than 2,000 resort and hotel rooms will be added in 2012-... Read full article »
Oman: Monday, November 19 - 2012 at 04:04

Dubai announces mega projects to boost tourism

The ruler of Dubai yesterday approved billions of dollars worth of development projects, two of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 18 - 2012 at 09:47

Kingdom Holding buys Four Seasons Toronto

Saudi-based Kingdom Holding, chaired by prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, has said it has paid $200m to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, November 18 - 2012 at 01:54

Global cruise industry adopts additional safety policies

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council (ECC) have... Read full article »
Middle East: Saturday, November 17 - 2012 at 00:44