Saudi Arabia rejects increasing Haj quotas

Local media reports have said Saudi Arabia has rejected requests by 40 countries to increase... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 20 - 2012 at 10:57

Saudi Arabia allows women to use smart IDs for GCC travel

The Saudi Passports Directorate has said Saudi women can now travel within the GCC using their... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, September 19 - 2012 at 10:55

Cruise liners drop calls in Egypt

Violent protests over a film deemed offensive to Muslims has seen cruise lines cancel stops in... Read full article »
Egypt: Wednesday, September 19 - 2012 at 10:51

US renews warning to citizens against travelling to Lebanon

The US State Department has updated its travel warning to Lebanon amid a convulsion of anti-... Read full article »
Lebanon: Wednesday, September 19 - 2012 at 10:50

Abu Dhabi pauses tourist visas for low-paid expat workers

Abu Dhabi's General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners' Affairs has halted tourist visas to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 18 - 2012 at 13:01

Jumeirah Beach Hotel to officially launch 360 Lounge and Club

Dubai-based Jumeirah Group has announced the '360 Lounge and Club' is set for official launch on... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 18 - 2012 at 13:00

Emaar unveils Downtown Dubai's second tallest tower

Dubai-based Emaar Properties has unveiled The Address The BVLD serviced residences, a 340-metre... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 17 - 2012 at 12:38

First Haj flights land tomorrow in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Haj ministry has announced the first Haj flight will land in the kingdom today,... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, September 17 - 2012 at 12:37

Elaf inks deal to accommodate Egyptian pilgrims during Haj

Saudi-based Elaf Group of Companies for Travel, Tourism and Hotels has signed an agreement to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, September 17 - 2012 at 12:37

Swissotel plans first Dubai property

Swissotel Hotels and Resorts has unveiled plans to build a luxury property in Dubai that would... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 16 - 2012 at 11:39

Petra sees 52% rise in visitors in August

Jordan's Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has said the number of visitors... Read full article »
Jordan: Sunday, September 16 - 2012 at 11:37

High occupancy rates predicted for JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai

Marriott International, Inc. has announced the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, that is set to open by... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 15 - 2012 at 04:24

Jumeirah Group to manage service apartments in Moscow

Dubai-based Jumeirah Group is set to take the reins of the multifunctional Tsarev Sad complex in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 13 - 2012 at 11:18

Hilton to open Garden Inn brand in Tabuk

Hilton Worldwide is set open the Hilton Garden Inn brand in the Saudi city of Tabuk. The company... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 13 - 2012 at 11:15

Jordan's tourism revenues rise 19% in first 8 months

According to figures by Jordan's central bank, tourism revenues rose by 19.2% year-on-year to... Read full article »
Jordan: Thursday, September 13 - 2012 at 11:14