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Domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia to increase 40% by 2020

Global Editor- March 22, 2017 0

Government led investment is driving a surge in domestic tourism across Saudi Arabia – with experts predicting a 40% rise in the number of internal ... Read More

New US Muslim ban: Airlines banned from taking computers and I-Pads

eturbonews- March 21, 2017 0

Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethihad, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Moroc, Turkish Airlines and other airlines flying non stop from the Middle East to the United ... Read More

Nesma Airlines expands Hail, Saudi Arabia, routes

Chief Assignment Editor- March 17, 2017 0

Nesma Airlines recently launched 3 new domestic routes from Hail, Saudi Arabia, with flights to Arar, Gassim, and Guriat. These routes are being served once ... Read More

Saudi Arabia: Iranian pilgrims will travel to Mecca for this year’s hajj

Global Editor- March 17, 2017 0

Iranian pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year’s annual hajj, Saudi officials said Friday, after an absence last year during tensions ... Read More

“Safeguarding values, morals and traditions”: First Saudi Arabia’s Comic Con penalized for unspecified “violation”

Global Editor- February 24, 2017 0

Comic Con has come to Saudi Arabia for the first time, and is now being punished by the country's Entertainment Authority for an unspecified “violation.” ... Read More

Seychelles islands showcased at Jeddah International Travel & Tourism 2017

eturbonews- February 22, 2017 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) took part once again in the Jeddah International Travel & Tourism 2017 (JTTX7) at the Jeddah Hilton from February 15-17. ... Read More

Minister: Iranian pilgrims will go on Hajj “only if Saudi Arabia accepts Tehran’s conditions”

Global Editor- February 22, 2017 0

Iran will send pilgrims to this year’s Hajj rituals if Saudi Arabia accepts the Islamic Republic’s conditions, says the Iranian minister of culture and Islamic ... Read More

flynas to Operate Codeshare Flights to Seven New Indian Destination

eturbonews- February 19, 2017 0

In a strategic move to expand its access to global destinations, the Saudi national carrier flynas announced it was adding seven new destinations in India ... Read More

SAUDIA airline’s First Suite: A new level of luxury

Chief Assignment Editor- February 3, 2017 0

SAUDIA announced its latest collaboration – First Suite - to make its passengers’ journeys the most enjoyable with a unique selection of travel essentials. With ... Read More

Saudi Arabia’s top cleric condemns plans for movie theaters, concerts in the kingdom

Global Editor- January 14, 2017 0

Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority has slammed government plans for opening cinemas and concerts in the kingdom, saying such places would be harmful and corrupting. ... Read More

Saudi Arabia and Iran to discuss resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians

Global Editor- December 30, 2016 0

According to the latest reports, Saudi Arabia has invited Iran to discuss the resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians, a process that has been halted ... Read More

How Al Ahsa InterContinental Hotel supports local community?

eturbonews- December 9, 2016 0

In Saudi Arabia, Al Ahsa InterContinental, a hotel property committed to operating in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, recently concluded a blood donation campaign ... Read More

Saudi Arabian air traffic controllers graduate in New Zealand

eturbonews- November 16, 2016 0

A group of Saudi Arabian students have graduated from air traffic control studies with Airways New Zealand today, as the organisation helps to fill a ... Read More

Etihad Airways Dreamliner now flies to Riyadh

eturbonews- October 30, 2016 0

Etihad Airways’ latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi ... Read More

Qatar Airways increases flights to Saudi Arabia

Global Editor- October 29, 2016 0

Qatar Airways to operate 158 flights to Saudi Arabia with increased services to Riyadh and Dammam Read More

Preferred Hotels and Resorts signs first hotels in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

eturbonews- October 24, 2016 0

New additions to the brand’s LVX collection include three properties across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia; brings total Middle East portfolio to 22 hotels  Preferred Hotels ... Read More

Ascott Accommodation adds three properties in Saudi Arabia

eturbonews- October 17, 2016 0

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), continues to extend its footprint in the Middle East to capture a bigger share of the market, by clinching contracts to ... Read More