Airline, airport, hotel, destination, visa, and Muslim travel updates from Irhal.
The airline marks Philadelphia as its 14th destination in North America NEW YORK, NY, USA – Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), its 14th destination in North America, which resumed on 1 August 2026.
Read full storyThis summer, Central Shopping Centers invites international visitors to experience the best of shopping, dining, and leisure with Summer Holiday 2026, running from 20 July – 30 September 2026. Created exclusively for international tourists, the campaign offers shopping privileges across Thailand’s five world-class shopping malls: centralwOrld, Central Park…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board, in cooperation with tourism associations, have launched the integrated digital platform "Ahlan Jordan" as part of measures to support the tourism sector and address the impact of regional circumstances on travel activity.
Read full storyflydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has increased its daily operations between Dubai and Naples and is set to boost its flights to Milan-Bergamo to a double-daily operation from 31 July, enhancing passenger connectivity to Italy.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 28, 2026: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a museum of modern and contemporary art, will open its doors on 11 December 2026 at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, is inviting guests to place themselves in the hands of one of DC's most iconic Super-Villains, as Kryptonite Collider officially opens.
Malaysia Retains No. 1 Position in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025, Offering GCC Travellers a Summer of Festivals, Culture and Discovery.
The Dubai-based carrier announces the start of daily flights to Aleppo from 20 July, reaffirming its connectivity to opening underserved markets Aleppo becomes the carrier’s second destination in Syria alongside Damascus
What if the most valuable thing you brought home from a trip wasn’t an object, but a story? Northern Thailand is home to dozens of ethnic communities who have carried their identities across mountains and borders for centuries – and many of them welcome curious, respectful visitors.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destin…
Luxury travel today is no longer measured by how much you can see in a few days, but by how deeply you can experience a destination. At Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, guests are invited to embrace this philosophy through Long Stay Beach Escape, an exclusive package designed for travelers who wish to enjoy more of Phuket's culture, wellness, and f…
Read full storyTwo hotels, three ways to stay, and one summer campaign inviting guests to choose their own scene across Paramount Hotel Midtown and Paramount Hotel Dubai
Read full storySharjah Museums Offer an Integrated Summer Experience Blending Culture, Science, and Discovery for All Community Members
Read full storyNew five-day programme empowers young people to build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills while embracing active lifestyles
Read full storyAcross Five Museums with Interactive Museum Programmes Enriching Children’s Knowledge
Read full storyOceans of Lights Festival returns to SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in its third edition to offer a summer program full of activities and new experiences
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry arrangement, keeping the country within easy reach for eligible travellers from across the Gulf for a further year. The arrangement now runs until 1 July 2027.
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: The competent Armenian authorities announced the extension of the temporary decision exempting eligible travelers from GCC countries from prior visa entry for an additional year, making the decision effective until July 1, 2027. This decision aims to facilitate travel procedures and tourism movement and exchange between Armenia and the Arab Gulf region, allowing travelers…
Read full storySet within Khalid Lagoon, the island shows how Sharjah brings art, nature and design into everyday public life.
Read full storyBlending cultural discovery with elevated wellness and leisure experiences, World of Hyatt summer destinations offer GCC travelers seasonal getaways across the GCC, Africa and Europe.
Read full storyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 30, 2026: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
Read full storyExperience the Colours of Malaysia at Citrawarna 2026 This Summer
Read full storyGermany is an ideal destination for friends traveling together, thanks to its creative neighborhoods, vibrant markets, street food culture, and stunning natural retreats
Read full storyFollowing the launch of its first collaboration in 2025, the Jacquemus brand returns this summer to the Monte Carlo Beach Club with a new design that reimagines the coastal atmosphere with a contemporary spirit. The design evokes the spirit of 1950s beach clubs, where elegance meets the calm Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Maj. Gen. Abdul Qader Mohammed Gaballah, head of the Red Sea Ports recovery movement announced the arrival of passengers for travel and tourism between the Ports Authority, Saudi ports, Jordan and the Persian Gulf in March. It was temporarily shut down during the Jan 25. Egyptian revolution.
Oman Air has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet, the EMBRAER 175, at a ceremony held at Muscat International Airport, where invited special guests, trade partners and journalists got a chance to see the interiors of the brand new aircraft. Oman Air is now the proud owner of two Embraer E jets, which will be deployed to the regional routes that Oman Air flies to. The deal was originally announced in…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways Cargo has announced an expansion of its dedicated freighter routes with new services to Hanoi, Kozhikode and Bengaluru. Freighter operations to Kozhikode and onto Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, are served with an Airbus A300 freighter on the route boosting Qatar Airways Cargo freighter capacity in India by an additional 40 metric tonnes a week. Cargo flights from Doha to…
UAE plans to invest $ 500 million dirhams ($ 136 million) in the aviation sector by the year 2020, in order to diversify its investment in infrastructure. Mohammed Al-Shehhi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy UAE announced at a press conference: "The UAE plans to invest 500 million dirhams in the aviation sector to the year 2020. He said in a press conference in Abu Dhabi: The share of non-oil…
At the recent Fairmont Hotels & Resorts international leadership meeting held last month, the 2010 company awards were announced. With over 60 Fairmont properties poised for recognition in over 10 categories, the Fairmont Dubai was the recipient of two highly coveted awards - ‘Hotel of the Year’ and ‘Enviro Star of the Year’. Following these two wins, Philip Barnes, Regional Vice President United Arab…
Jazeera Airways, the Kuwaiti budget airline has anounced plans to construct a terminal exclusively for their passengers at a cost of $ 50 million. According to predictions the aviation body, there is expected to be a rise in the total number of passengers to and from Kuwait by 7% from 8.5 million passengers in 2010 to up to 9 million passengers in 2011. The airline has already received the approval of the…
After a tiresome 20-day trip travelling to the South Pole and witnessing first-hand the effects of climate change in Antarctica, Dana Al Hammadi has now returned to tell her story to the UAE, in a bid to spread awareness of sustainability. Dana, an Etisalat employee and mother of five children, was the only Emirati female in a 65-strong group which consisted of entrepreneurs, valued members of society, teachers,…
Shanghai, the most populous city in China, is set to join Emirates’ expanding list of Airbus A380 destinations, when the superjumbo begins its non-stop service from Dubai on 27th April 2011. Shanghai will be Emirates’ third destination in Greater China to welcome the Airbus A380, following the launch of the aircraft to Beijing on 1st August 2010 and Hong Kong on 1st October…
Two women were reportedly arrested in Paris on the first day when the ban on wearing of a face veil - niqab - became effective in France. Protesters near the Notre Dame cathedral were taken away by police and are subject to a Euro 150 fine. France has become the first country to enforce this controversial law against Muslim women who observe a strict form of hijab by covering their face in public. While…
New York, USA – Qatar Airways is to boost its fleet with three additional Boeing 777 Freighters and two Boeing 777-300 ERs in an order valued at US$1.4 billion at list prices. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Business & Investment in Qatar Forum held in New York in the presence of the State of Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin…
ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY, Thailand’s Premier Detox & Yoga resort is launching an expanded range of Detox programs come April 2011. The boutique wellness resort is adding 4 new programs to its range of vibrant Detox programs : Modified Detox program, Juice Fast with partial colonics, Juice Fast with full colonics & a Detoxer’s Delight program. Recognising that individuals have different requirements when…
Armani Hotel Dubai, designed by Giorgio Armani and situated in Burj Khalifa, is hosting culinary master classes led by expert chefs that allow participants to experience the eminent hospitality standards set by this iconic hotel. Armani Hotel Dubai’s team of chefs from Armani/Ristorante, Armani/Amal and Armani/Hashi will share their expertise, creating signature Italian, Indian and Japanese delicacies with the…
East Horizon Airlines, Afghanistan’s latest cargo airline, reaffirmed its commitment to helping build a sustainable commercial sector in the country in a presentation delivered at the recent Afghanistan Air Cargo and Logistics Conference in Dubai. The airline emphasised its commitment to bringing dependable, reliable air cargo service to more remote areas of Afghanistan which currently rely on overland cargo…
One to One Hotel – the Village will be the setting for a stunning production of Chekhov’s The Seagull for three days on Wednesday 27 April, Friday 29 April and Saturday 30 April in The Village Gardens. The performance by Resuscitation Theatre is the first professional theatre performance by a ‘grass roots’ group of actors and marks the birth of live professional theatre in Abu Dhabi. Resuscitation Theatre…
On April 8 the President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger and Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs were joined by Shanghai Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng and Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng to officially break ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort project which is expected to be completed in five years. Mickey Mouse dressed in Chinese costume and a female soloist singing in Mandarin marked…
The Mayoralty of Baghdad has signed two contracts with two companies to build shopping malls at the cost of $ 54 million. The first contract was signed with Dar Al-Sabah for the construction of a mall in the Harithiya region at a cost of $ 42 million in a 3 year time frame. The second contract was signed with the Amwag company to build the al-Nakhil mall in the Palestine street region at a cost of $ 12…
The 59th World Federation of Public Transport Exhibition started today, with worldwide participation. The event was launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai this morning. The conference slogan this year is "let's promote mass transportation." It is the first time the event is being hosted by a country from the Middle…
Kempinski Hotels Group plans to opening a new hotel in Jeddah using the latest green technologies, states al-Riyadh newspaper. The hotel is one of 5 new hotels the group intends to open in the region, and it is expected to be built according to the new standards of the luxury hospitality sector in the Gulf region. This includes the use of the latest technology and smart green-friendly equipments and building…
Conde Nast Traveller Magazine has named MATAKAURI LODGE in its just released HOT LIST 2011, widely regarded as the definitive guide to the hottest new hotels in the world. Announced this week at the annual HOT LIST cocktail party in London, MATAKAURI LODGE was one of just sixty five hotels in over 31 countries to make this year’s highly coveted international list. From Argentina to Russia to New…
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, the luxurious conservation-based resort located three hours from Sydney, has released a special year-round offer for couples seeking the ultimate romantic getaway. The Romance Package, valid throughout the year, includes two nights in a luxury Heritage Suite complete with private swimming pool, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all non-alcoholic and selected…
UAE National Khaled Al Qubaisi celebrated his first ever motor racing win on Friday at Yas Marina Circuit. On his home track, Khaled took out first place in the penultimate round of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East; coming through with the victory he had promised fans earlier in the week. Saudi Arabians Bandar Alesayi of Alesayi Racing team and Fahad Algosaibi from ClassicArabia Racing came in second…
H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, officially opened Majestic Ballroom at Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman during the opening day of Health Day Conference organised by the Ministry of Health. H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi along with H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Dr. Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Health; Sheikh Mohammed Al Qassimi, Sharjah Medical District; and other…
Qatar Airways has set the scene for the next stage of its rapid expansion having reached an historic milestone of now flying to 100 destinations. The State of Qatar’s national carrier, re-launched just 14 years ago, arrived in Syria’s largest city of Aleppo yesterday, and with it notched up the significant landmark. Together with double daily flights between Doha and the capital Damascus, the four-a-week…
The Hotel Sofitel Al Khobar Corniche is offering a special discount on rooms and suites, with starting price at 699 riyals instead of the usual 999 SR. Prices include breakfast at Cafe Chic, free minibar, tea and coffee in the room, free use of the health club, and late check out at 4 pm. The offer is valid until 15, April 2011. For more information visit the Sofitel website.
