Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 6:06 am

General Entertainment Authority launches website ahead of Riyadh Season

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on Saturday launched a website dedicated to receiving applications from companies and individuals wishing to participate in Riyadh Season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The website aims to give everyone a chance to take part in the season, which runs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:24 am

Daily individual consumption of data during Hajj season exceeded global average by 95%:ITU

The International Telecommunication Union,ITU, has highlighted the telecommunications and information technology records achieved during Hajj this year, praising the Kingdom's distinguished infrastructure which has served as many as 2.5 million, in a specific geographic and situational range,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:13 am

Buraidah Date Festival in ‘auctioning’ phase

The “auctioning” phase is one of the primary stages in the process of buying and selling dates, with a direct impact on prices. It contributes to introducing the types and merits of dates, and the selling of them. During the Buraidah Date Festival, an auctioneer plays an important...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:00 am

Hiking Experience Brings Adventure and Interest to Taif Season

Taif Seaaon is providing mountain-hiking lovers the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, organized as part of the Al-Baid Masters event. Carefully planned, with all safety precautions in place, the event gives participants a rich and memorable experience.  Participants are...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 4:15 am

National Information Center prepares "Eiab" initiative technically

State Security Presidency's National Information Center participates in Eiab initiative to be launched by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) during the next two days, alongside several government agencies aiming to serve more than 30,000 pilgrims from Malaysia, Indonesia and India...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 4:12 am

M Hotel Makkah by Millennium scoops the “Best Value Luxury Hotel Award”

M Hotel Makkah by Millennium, a 5-star hotel located at the heart of the holy city of Makkah, scoops the “Best Value Luxury Hotel Award” from the “Hotel of The Year Awards”. Every year, the Hotel of the Year Awards recognizes and rewards hotels and spas that deliver...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 3:30 am

Tunisia Pavilion’s General Hannibal Greets Visitors to Souk Okaz in Taif Season

The Tunisia Pavilion, being hosted at the 13th Souk Okaz during Taif Season, features a stereoscopic image of Hannibal Barca – the famous Carthaginian military commander. The image features the general on the back of an elephant, the animal he is most closely associated with. Born on the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 2:36 am

Pakistan and India Independence Days celebrated at Abu Dhabi International Airport

 Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green, white and saffron colors of their national flags, and steaming cups of Karak chai, to commemorate the Independence days of the two South Asian nations on the 14th and 15th of August...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 1:28 am

“Marathon of Colors” Begins with Event for all Family Members

The “Marathon of Colors” was launched yesterday, with the event set to continue through the weekend, highlighting Taif’s status as the “Arab Summer Resort” destination.  The first day of the event was the “Family Marathon,” and featured a large...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 August, 2019 1:06 am

Lebanese Pavilion in Souk Okaz Hosts Famous Attractions and Delicious Cuisine During Taif Season

The gate of the Lebanese Pavilion in the heart of the Arab Quarter in Souk Okaz takes visitors on a journey to Beirut, where they can visit its famous landmarks, buy its beautiful products, enjoy the delicious cuisine, and experience its arts.  Within the pavilion are recreations of some of ...

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