Attractions

New openings in the region

Many hotels are in the pipeline or have already opened across the Middle East. Now, it is not just the regular hotels, but exclusive luxurious villas that set the vibe for something different for the guests. We take a look at the new hotel inventory for the month. Four Seasons …

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UAE tops list of travellers to Azerbaijan

As soon as the restrictions imposed in view of the pandemic started easing out, Azerbaijan became one of the first countries to welcome travellers from the Middle East region, especially from the UAE. Florian Sengstschmid, CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board, shares with Shehara Rizly the board’s plans for the market this …

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The hidden treasures of Qatar

Qatar is one of the most distinctive holiday destinations for travellers across the world mainly due to undisrupted air connectivity. This year with FIFA World Cup being held for the first time in the important GCC countries, the destination will undoubtedly attract a crowd of football fans eager to explore …

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IATA nod for Oman’s B2B platform

New platform places the best of Oman at the fingertips of travel agents around the world. Receiving IATA certification offers a host of value-added benefits for its own operators, including the authorization to sell to all connected flights coming into the country. Over 60,000 IATA travel agents worldwide will benefit …

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Sharjah highlights Al Dhaid’s rich history

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced a new event called ‘Celebrate Al Dhaid!’ in collaboration with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage to shed light on the historic Al Dhaid Fort in Sharjah’s Central Region. The announcement comes as His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …

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