Hotels and hotel apartments in Dubai report record Dhs9.8bn in revenue

According to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), hotels and hotel... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 02 - 2012 at 01:31

Jordan, Egypt re-open Taba-Aqaba tourist line

Jordan and Egypt have agreed to reopen the Taba-Aqaba tourist maritime line, following 18-month... Read full article »
Jordan: Monday, October 01 - 2012 at 09:54

Emaar sells Nuran Marina to Eshraq

Dubai's Emaar Properties has sold one of its hotel assets to Abu Dhabi-based real estate firm,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 30 - 2012 at 03:47

Ministry allocates sites in Mina for Saudi Haj firms

The Saudi Haj minister, Dr Bandar Al-Hajjar has said the ministry has handed over 230 sites in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, September 29 - 2012 at 03:28

Abu Dhabi to build three new parks in Khalifa City

The Abu Dhabi municipality has announced plans to build three new public parks at Khalifa City as... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 27 - 2012 at 10:04

Saudi Arabia bans Haj operators from using schools to house pilgrims

The Saudi Haj ministry has banned the use of public buildings for the accommodation of pilgrims... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, September 26 - 2012 at 04:16

Schengen countries tighten security checks

The Schengen Area, which comprises the territories of 26 European countries, has announced... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, September 25 - 2012 at 09:25

Onyx Hospitality to open Amari Hotel Doha on Nov. 1

Thailand-headquartered Onyx Hospitality Group has announced the Amari Doha Hotel is to welcome... Read full article »
Qatar: Tuesday, September 25 - 2012 at 09:24

Egypt warned over treatment of Russian tourists

Egypt has been cautioned by Russia over the "mistreatment" of its citizens after several Russian... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, September 25 - 2012 at 09:23

Dubai to set up an events board

HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai has ordered the setting up of a... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 24 - 2012 at 09:46

Saudi summer tourism festivals earn SR10.8bn

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has said tourism festivals and events... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, September 23 - 2012 at 09:51

Jordanian hotels calls on tourism ministry to collect Libyan debts

The Jordan Hotels Association (JHA) has recommended delegating the tourism ministry to visit... Read full article »
Jordan: Saturday, September 22 - 2012 at 04:09

Saudi says Syrians welcome to perform Haj

Saudi Arabia has denied allegations that the kingdom is barring citizens of war-hit Syria from... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 20 - 2012 at 11:03

Islamic investment will not replace Egypt's beach resorts: Zaazou

Egypt's tourism minister, Hisham Zaazou has said that any Islamic investment in the sector would... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, September 20 - 2012 at 10:59

UAE denies reports about visit visa for low-income labours

The UAE interior ministry has dismissed as "untrue news" reports on a ban on tourist visa for... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 20 - 2012 at 10:58