Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 September, 2019 1:30 am

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl Welcomes Rene Mayer as Director of Sales & Marketing

Educated at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, New York, Rene Mayer also has a degree in economics from VWA Frankfurt in his native Germany. Involved in the hotel industry from the age of 17, he established his career with several leading hotel groups in Europe, and eventually...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 2:28 pm

60-Nation Diplomatic Delegation Visits Souk Okaz

A diplomatic delegation, with 60 diplomats and their families, visited Souk Okaz, accompanied by the director of the protocol department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, Hani bin Abdul Wahab Kashif, and other ministry employees.  The diplomatic visit to Souk Okaz, which gives...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 1:19 pm

Address Fountain Views, an Emaar Hospitality Group Property Opens Soon in Dubai

 Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, has unveiled the seventh hotel under its premium luxury  Address Hotels + Resorts brand in Dubai. Address Fountain Views, located centrally in Downtown Dubai, is a visually striking...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 12:12 pm

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes high number of passengers during the summer

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed over 4.5 million passengers during the summer months, demonstrating the airport’s popularity with travelers heading to and leaving Abu Dhabi, as the airport seeks to offer a wide range of attractive routes, smooth operational efficiency and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 4:03 am

Ahlam Sings at Okaz Theater in Final Okaz Nights Performance

Emirati star Ahlam Al Shamsi sang on the final Okaz Nights concert, giving a wonderful lyrical evening, where she performed many old and new songs for her large audience at the Okaz Theater.  She called Mohammed bin Salman a brother, as she paid tribute first to King Salman and the great...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 3:22 am

World’s biggest camel festival helps make Saudi city top tourist destination

The world’s biggest camel sports event has helped to turn a Saudi city into one of the Kingdom’s top tourist destinations. Taif, which will continue to play host to the Crown Prince Camel Festival until Sept. 14, is helping to lead the country’s drive to develop domestic and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 August, 2019 4:50 am

Souk Okaz Transport Facilities and Services Draw Praise from Visitors

Visitors to Taif Season have praised the transport services provided for Souk Okaz events, with the services enabling all visitors to enjoy the activities available within the market, especially elderly and disabled people.   Market operators explained there are two types of trains...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 August, 2019 3:52 am

60-Nation Diplomatic Delegation Visits Souk Okaz

A diplomatic delegation, with 60 diplomats and their families, visited Souk Okaz, accompanied by the director of the protocol department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, Hani bin Abdul Wahab Kashif, and other ministry employees.  The diplomatic visit to Souk Okaz, which gives...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 4:37 am

Reel Cinemas’ Al Ghurair Centre is now fully open

Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema experience by Emaar Entertainment, has announced the completion of the eagerly-awaited megaplex atAl Ghurair Centre, the Middle East’s first shopping destination.   The second phase of opening has now been completed with 18-screens...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 3:25 am

Dolma Delights Visitors to Iraqi Pavilion at 13th Souk Okaz

Visitors to the Iraqi Pavilion at Souk Okaz have been learning more about the country’s rich and diverse heritage, and sampling some of its traditional cuisine, especially dolma, a popular dish.  Tourists have also been able to learn more about some of the country’s traditional...

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