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One of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting companies, GHD, has been awarded Middle East Economic Digest’s (MEED) prestigious Leisure and Tourism Project of the Year - Qatar at the MEED Quality Awards for Projects. GHD was recognised for its role as Principal Consultant for the Grand Hyatt Resort; a 250-room, 5-star resort located in Doha’s prestigious West Bay. The first…
Manama, Bahrain: Fursan Travel and Tourism Company Limited (Fursan), a leading travel corporation in Saudi Arabia, has signed a long term agreement with Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME or Sabre), the world’s leading provider of high-performance travel solutions, to re-energise travel demand, optimise efficiencies and support its growth objectives. Sabre will become Fursan’s primary travel technology…
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has entered into an associate partnership agreement with the MPI Foundation (MPIF) – the organisation dedicated to investing in people and programmes aligned with Meetings Professionals International (MPI) – which will see the association undertake pioneering research of the emirate’s meetings industry training needs. Under the three-year deal, MPIF will conduct a ‘Needs…
By recreating a forest in the hotel’s vast lobby this Saturday night, W Doha will join millions around the world to send a powerful message about hope for a brighter future for the planet. In observance of Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), this Saturday 26th March W Doha will turn off its lights and turn on the sounds and smells of a forest, right…
Alain Robert, popularly known as the French Spiderman, scaled Burj Khalifa in Dubai - the world's tallest building - on Monday, March 28 2011. According to the Guiness World Records, Alain Spiderman Robert has climbed more than 100 towers, skyscrapers and monuments without any ropes or suction devices and has been arrested numerous times for his stunts which have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for…
Abu Dhabi aims to be the top destination for meetings and intends to use the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition as a platform to invite potential meetings and events organizers to hold their events in Abu Dhabi. The GIBTM travel exhibition starts today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and will end on Wednesday, 30 March 2011. The event is being organized by Reed…
An unexpected sandstorm struck the Gulf yesterday, reducing visibility on the roads and streets for several metres in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Kuwait was the most affected area with oil refineries and the Kuwait International Airport stopping operations temporarily until the storm had cleared. The oil-rich Gulf emirate of Kuwait suspended its oil exploration and exports, state-owned Kuwaiti Petroleum…
The Dubai International Film Festival has expanded its regional reach and support for Arab filmmakers through a new partnership with DOX BOX, the annual international film festival for creative documentary based in Syria. Beginning with the fourth edition of DOX BOX this month, the Festival will offer an annual US$5,000 award and an invitation to the Festival to a documentary work in progress selected by the…
Wider selection and more flexibility in cooperation with NetJets Europe Fast, exclusive and flexible – the Lufthansa Private Jet brand has won over numerous customers with a preference for individual travel in superlative comfort since the service was introduced in 2005. Spurred by rising demand, the service is now to be expanded in exclusive cooperation with NetJets Europe, Europe’s leading private jet…
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched an outstanding special offer on flights to Dubai. Return economy flights are now available from London Heathrow to Dubai from just £317, including taxes Outbound flights must be taken before 31st March 2011, with a minimum stay of three days and a maximum stay of one month. Availability may vary, terms and conditions apply and…
Etisalat is offering special rates on international calls. For every 5 International minutes the customer talks he gets the next 5 minutes absolutely FREE, for as long as he likes until end of the call. i.e. this scenario continuously goes on as long as the call continues. Offer available for All Prepaid & All Postpaid customers and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "5 for 5” even works with…
Doha, QATAR – As part of its ongoing recruitment drive fuelled by the airline’s robust expansion, Qatar Airways recently participated in the ‘4th Annual Career Fair for Qatari Students studying in the UK’ where airline recruiters met potential candidates to discuss job prospects. Attended by more than 200 students, the recruitment fair, held in London, targeted Qatari nationals looking for work in their home…
Al Faisaliah Hotel South was formally inaugurated by Prince Bandar bin Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Deputy Director General of King Faisal Foundation and other officials. The hotel officially opened for business on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. This hotel, in addition to new five-star hotel, a Rosewood Hotel, is considered one of the finest facilities for hospitality in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
Starwood is switching off on March 26 – but just for one hour, and for a great cause. The global hospitality leader will once again join the worldwide movement of people and businesses planning to turn off the lights for Earth Hour 2011 in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. This year will mark Starwood’s third annual participation in Earth Hour, making it one…
EgyptAir, the national airline of Egypt, has announced it is closing seven of its airline offices indefinitely. The airline has also suspend expansion plans that were already announced for this year for an indefinite period. The EgyptAir website cites the current problems experienced by the Egyptian economy as the reason behind the temporary closure.
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman recently opened the Majestic Hall at the hotel, which can be used for hosting wedding parties and other festive events. The hall is the first of its kind in the emirate of Ajman, and can be used by residents and visitors of any nationality for any type of wedding events and rituals.
Momentum gathers in the run up to the 6th edition of the region’s annual showpiece event, dedicated to the floor covering industry DOMOTEX Middle East, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12th to 14th September 2011. DOMOTEX Middle East will yet again unveil the world’s best in flooring products and applications where exhibitors from across the globe will for three days…
With Cyprus figuring increasingly prominently as a preferred destination on the Middle East traveller’s wish list, the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) is sending a 15-strong team of travel industry professionals on a promotional roadshow to the UAE in March. The roadshow which will cover Dubai and Abu Dhabi is designed to further develop the time-tested business and travel links that exist between the two…
