Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 August, 2019 2:00 am

Swords and Daggers on Display in Souk Okaz as Visitors Learn About Ancient Craft

Souk Okaz, being held this year as part of Taif Season, features more than 10 shops showcasing traditional swords and daggers, giving visitors more information about these famous historic weapons and how they are made. Formerly instruments of war, in modern times swords and daggers are used in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 August, 2019 1:32 am

TIME Grand Plaza Hotel appoints new General Manager

UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has boosted its executive team with the appointment of Bernard Fantoli as the new General Manager at TIME Grand Plaza Hotel in Dubai.   In his new role, Fantoli will be responsible for the day to day management of the 232-room hotel,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 4:00 pm

Umrahme.com showcases travel solutions for global Muslims at Hajj & Umrah Forum 2019

Umrahme.com, the online B2B & B2C portal of holidayme, one of the fastest growing online travel solutions providers in the Middle East region,is showcasing specialized travel solutions for Muslims at the Hajj & Umrah Forum. The official signing of the MOU between Umrahme and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 3:15 pm

Singer Waleed Al Shami Entertains Large Crowd at Iraqi Pavilion in Souk Okaz

Iraqi star Waleed Al Shami gave one of the most beautiful performances at Souk Okaz, entertaining a full arena at the Iraqi Pavilion in the Arab Quarter of Souk Okaz. The concert was one of a number of musical performances that have enthralled crowds at this year’s Taif Season.  The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 1:28 pm

Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem tie up with SAPTCO to provide an easy transport facility

Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the newly opened properties of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, situated in Al Naseem district within the holy city of Makkah, reveals a new partnership with SAPTCO to transfer guests via shuttle buses from doorsteps of the hotel directly to Al Haram...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 10:05 am

The German city ‘Augsburg’ is a World Heritage city

UNESCO world heritage UNESCO World Heritage Committee awarded "The Augsburg Water Management System" with the World Heritage title   Mayor Dr. Kurt Gribl: The award honors an incomparable treasure. We are very happy! Augsburg is Bavaria's eighth world heritage...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 7:46 am

Dubai Duty Free EVC & CEO Colm McLoughlin to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, spanning over three decades, in shaping Dubai’s tourism, hospitality and retail sectors. The award will be presented to him at the Middle East...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 2:04 am

Goody: 50 years of Excellence and Innovation in Food Culture

Goody, the industry leader in packaged food products, celebrated 50 years of evolution in the food culture. This celebration is a testament to Goody’s distinctive expertise in providing consumers with a diverse range of delicious meals that meet the highest quality and safety...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 1:33 am

Six Flags Qiddiya Unveils Park Design

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) today unveiled the design for Six Flags Qiddiya, one of the key entertainment facilities in a new city that is being built just outside Riyadh, and is destined to become the Kingdom’s capital of entertainment, sports and the arts. “Our vision is to make ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 August, 2019 4:58 pm

Souk Okaz Cultural Programme Reviews Entrepreneurship Challenges

A seminar entitled "Entrepreneurship, Reality and Challenges" was held at Souk Okaz on Sunday, part of the cultural programme. Noura Al Akil, Executive Director of Taif Season, attended the seminar, with leading academics participating.  Amal Dukhan highlighted that...

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