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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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…
Muscat, 22nd March 2011:Oman Air has held a major conference of Airport Services Managers in Oman’s capital city, Muscat. The conference brought together all of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman’s Airport Services Managers to discuss a range of key issues, review performance to date and plan for a future that will see the airline continue its rapid expansion. Hosted by the Chief Officer,…
The United Arab Emirates International Company for Investment intends to develop build an amusement park and a five star hotel in Algeria with a total value of $ 5.98 billion dollars, according to Kuwaiti News Agency. The estimated project cost of the amusement park and hotel of 5.98 billion dollars is built on a large area in the western areas of the Algerian capital and will provide more than eight thousand…
Gulf Air and Bahrain Air have cancelled all their trips to and from Lebanon and Bahrain because of the on-going political turmoil. Statements and positions issued by the Lebanese government against Bahrain and its leadership have been the main cause for this, according to Al-Watan the Bahraini newspaper. Other reports mentioned the intervention of Lebanon in Lebanon's internal affairs and the affairs of…
The New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi was founded on the philosophy of "learning by doing" this is now combined with best industry practices and more valuable than years of theoretical study for filmmakers and actors. This educational model allows students to achieve more in less time than at all other film or acting schools. And now have recently tied up with One to One Hotel – the Village taking the philosophy…
The number of tourists who visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the so-called "North Korea" is likely to increase this year, according to the Korean Central News Agency. Director-General of the State Office of Tourism Hong-chul spoke to the agency of his hopes while he was preparing for the new programs for foreign tourists.
The world's richest horse racing event - the Dubai World Cup - anticipates more than 60,000 international visitors this year at the Meydan Racecourse. Visitors will have a chance to win one million Miles in a raffle draw from Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates Airline. Skywards is once again offering a top prize of one million Miles in its 11th annual Thanks a Million draw at the…
Oman Air’s involvement in UK motorsport steps up a gear this season with the announcement that the airline is to become full title sponsor for Ahmad Al Harthy’s participation in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship 2011. This will be the second season that Al Harthy, an Omani and one of only a handful of international drivers from the Gulf, has raced in the Championship. The ramping up of Oman Air’s…
Members of National Youth Orchestra of Ireland give special performance as Burj Al Arab goes green in Dubai on St Patrick's Day. Burj Al Arab lit up 'green" to join the worldwide greening of city icons saluting the Irish community in Dubai by donning the traditional shamrock. The event took place around sunset, and members of the National Youth Orchestra played throughout the evening.
Atlantis Hotel Dubai won the award for Best Family Hotel Family by Virgin Holidays. Atlantis has the motto for embracing something for everyone including families and caters to both children and adults alike.
Deira, ‘Old’ Dubai, UAE March 2011: The 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira has its sights set on offering an efficient welcome to business executives and small meeting groups in Dubai’s traditional locale of Deira. Michael Nugent, the hotel’s general manager noted that while the heritage legacy of Deira has been reflected in the hotel’s architecture, the meeting facilities are more contemporary than vintage.…
The Mövenpick Hotel Deira is offering a day delegate rate of Dhs 175++ per person, including lunch and refreshments over two breakout sessions, and free wireless internet access. Plus, for every ten room nights booked for the meeting, a ten-person delegate package is included at no extra cost.
The Egyptian Consul General in Jeddah spoke of the decision made by Saudi and Egyptian investors to collaboratively launch a huge tourism project on the shore of Jeddah at a total cost exceeding two billion riyals ($ 533 million). The project details include opening a resort with chalets and sites for water sports. He added that the project site will be announced shortly after the completion of a research study…
Dubai-UAE: 16 March, 2011 – the noodle house, the flagship brand of Jumeirah’s dedicated restaurant division serving cuisine from South-East Asia, today announced it has opened a new restaurant at the Clover Creek Hotel Apartments in Deira, a central business district and shopping neighbourhood in Dubai. The noodle house now has a network of six branches in Dubai with restaurants in Burjuman, Jumeirah Emirates…
The Colon Rambla, a 3 stars hotel located in the centre of Santa Cruz, 7 min from Las Teresitas beach is offering rooms for 30.45 Euros with breakfast included. Rates are per person, per night for double standard rooms. The offer is valid from the 15th to the 25th of April 2011 and bookings must be made by April 13th. The hotel features swimming pool and solarium. Rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bar,…
Do you dream of lying on a bed during long flights? Air New Zealand hopes to provide economy class passengers just that. Starting later this year, the airline has announced "couch air" seats for around two for families. It can also fit a father, mother and a small child below the age of 2 in economy class seating. Ticket prices will be for two and a half passengers. Seats will be provided in the company's…
The Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah has updated the fleet of luxury cars they provide to all guests of the hotel to ensure comfortable and decent travel to and from the heart of the city. They recently added the latest 2010 model of the Mercedes S class, and the BMW and Audi six and seven series. The Hotel Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah, offers views of the Corniche and the entire city from rooms due to its…
