Tourism

he Israel-Hamas war in Gaza caused a drop in tourism to Egypt compared to expectations in the last quarter of 2023, but the number of visitors picked up in the first two months of the year, the country’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said on…
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The captivating Al-Arousa rock formation, located 100 km north of AlUla, is one of the region’s most prominent attractions. It sits amid a collection of distinctive rock formations, and according to Dr. Salma Hawsawi, a professor of…
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Al-Rayis, a beautiful village surrounded by pristine beaches and white sand on the Red Sea coast 180 km west of Madinah, is becoming an ideal destination for hikers, recreational enthusiasts and fishermen. Other attractions at the…
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Al-Balad Bazaar events continued at Al-Dahab Square in Historic Jeddah, showcasing a variety of local products and handicrafts through 30 commercial outlets. The aim is to emphasize the cultural heritage of Al-Balad, preserve the local…
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Luxury hotel operator Dorchester Collection on Thursday welcomed its first dining and overnight guests at its latest establishment in Dubai, The Lana. Designed by Dubai’s architecture firm Foster + Partners, the 30-storey building has…
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Yanbu will be blooming again with its annual flower festival starting on Feb. 15, which this year features bird and butterfly gardens, and a range of activities for local and international enthusiasts. The show, that will be held at…
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More than 200 exhibitors from 27 countries are taking part in this year’s Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition, which opened on Sunday. The three-day trade show brings together national and regional tourism authorities,…
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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a project to study and document the granite blocks that make up the outer casing of the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids of Giza, in preparation for…
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One of the standout tourist attractions in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate is the Church of St. Mark, located about 100 km east of Cairo. Flobater Gad, a researcher in Coptic architectural art, said: “The Church of St. Mark in Ismailia is…
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Saudi Arabia’s water sports and adventure tourism are poised for a transformation as THE RIG, a project by the Public Investment Fund, unveiled its master plan. Inspired by the design of offshore oil platforms, the project seeks to pay…
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