Author: Abdul.Wasey

The internationally renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand makes its debut in the Middle East Riyadh : Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, today announced the opening of Nammos Resort AMAALA, marking the launch of Nammos’ first resort hotel globally and a significant addition to AMAALA’s growing lifestyle and hospitality offering. Inside Nammos Resort AMAALA Set along the shores of Triple Bay with sweeping views across the Red Sea and Dumega Bay and designed around Nammos’ philosophy of Endless Joy, Nammos Resort AMAALA introduces the brand’s distinctive blend of Mediterranean sophistication and vibrant social energy to one of the…

The three-day conference programme will examine Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation through dedicated tracks focused on Vision 2030, outbound market opportunities and connected destination experiences The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture will be joined by, amongst others, the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Cruise Saudi, flyadeal, Almosafer, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, the Royal Commission for AlUla and other leading organisations Sessions will address tourism economics, policy and regulation, Saudi outbound travel, luxury, innovation, mobility, sports and religious tourism, talent development and AI   Riyadh : WTM Spotlight Riyadh has unveiled the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together…

The partnership will underscore the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing global tourism collaboration and supporting the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 The event will bring together global tourism leaders, investors, buyers and destinations to accelerate collaboration and create opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving tourism sector What WTM Spotlight Riyadh will cover WTM Spotlight Riyadh will take place from 8–10 September 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), connecting the world to Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia to the world Riyadh : WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition…

Strong response reinforces the role of Dubai’s residents as ambassadors for the city and the importance of the visiting friends and relatives (VFR) segment Initiative’s success reflects spirit of UAE Year of Family Dubai : The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the closure of registrations for ‘A Dubai Invite’, following an exceptional response from residents that saw the programme receive more than 90,000 applications. Although new registrations have now closed, benefits will continue to be issued to residents who successfully registered visitors before the final allocation was reached. With over 30,000 benefit packages already distributed to…

Dubai : As travellers increasingly look beyond conventional sightseeing, cultural heritage is becoming a stronger motivation for travel, with visitors seeking deeper connections with the history, stories and civilisations that have shaped a destination. Türkiye Hattusha is particularly well placed to meet this growing interest, with traces of different civilisations found across Anatolia and a remarkable wealth of ancient cities, archaeological sites and historic settlements. With 22 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and a further 80 sites on the Tentative List, Türkiye offers an extensive range of cultural heritage experiences. Among these sites is Hattusha, the ancient capital…

Discover the Legacy of M. F. Husaina the World’s First Museum Dedicated to Him in Qatar Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, spanning heritage, Islamic art, sport and contemporary creativity, offering residents and visitors new perspectives on the country, the region and the world. Adding a distinctive new chapter to this cultural offering is Lawh wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, an immersive celebration of the life, work and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s most influential modern artists. Since its opening by Qatar Foundation in Education City in November 2025, the museum has welcomed…

LEAP 2026 Recognises Almarai for Digital Transformation and IoT Adoption LEAP 2026 recognised Almarai for its progress in digital transformation, the deployment of advanced digital technologies and the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across its operations. The recognition highlights the company’s use of digital capabilities in supply chain management, production systems and other areas of its business. Fawaz Aljasser, Chief Executive Officer of Almarai, received the recognition during the technology conference held in Riyadh. The event brought together technology leaders, innovators, investors and policymakers to explore developments shaping digital transformation across industries. According to Almarai’s official announcement, the…

Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, the service bundles flights, hotels, insurance, and the Saudi Package Visa into one online booking RIYADH : Citizens of India, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico can now book a trip to Saudi Arabia and receive their entry e-visa from the same place they bought the ticket. Webook.com launched the Saudi Package Visa on its platform, an online service that turns a flight, a hotel, and an optional event or experience into a single application, with visas issued in an average of 24 hours and delivered by email and in the app. The service…

Equinox Hotels brings its category-defining approach to performance luxury to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast Riyadh : Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Equinox Resort AMAALA, marking Equinox’s second hotel globally and its first outside the United States. Located at the Marina Village in Triple Bay, the resort brings Equinox’s distinctive approach of performance luxury to recovery to AMAALA. The resort features 128 rooms and suites across six accommodation categories, including two penthouse suites, alongside 21 branded residences. Designed by Foster + Partners, with interiors by Rockwell Group, the resort draws inspiration from…

Four Saudi gateways return to Qatar Airways’ network this winter as weekly services will reach to over 155 weekly flights to the Kingdom, representing a more than 10 per cent increase compared to the summer season Qatar Airways’ new Saudi schedule DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on 25 October 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on 31 October 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on 2 January 2027, and Tabuk (TUU) on 3 January 2027. The airline…