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Dubai expects 2.5m Saudi tourists in 2020
Dubai is a top choice for Saudi tourists and their number is expected to increase by almost 100 per cent, that is 2.5 million, by 2020, an Emirati official has said, citing current economic forecasts. “The number of Saudi tourists in Dubai was 1.5 million in 2015,” Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for
Saudi Arabia will be the template for future change
Saudi Arabia has captured the world’s attention with the announcement of an ambitious agenda, called Vision 2030, aimed at overhauling the structure of its economy. The plan would reduce historical high dependence on oil by transforming how the kingdom generates income, as well as how it spends and manages its vast resources. It is supported
UAE rises up global list of property investment hotspots
The UAE has risen up a global list ranking the world’s most popular residence-by-investment programs, it has been announced. Henley & Partners has launched the Global Residence and Citizenship Programs (GRCP) 2016 report which shows the UAE moved up two places to 13th compared to last year. According to the report, the UAE continues to
Qatar ‘on track’ with World Cup 2022 plans, says FIFA official
Qatar’s preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are on track and the country’s groundbreaking legacy work is progressing well, according to one of the FIFA’s top officials. Speaking at the World Stadium Congress in Doha, Jürgen Müller, FIFA’s head of planning and infrastructure, praised the work being carried out by the Supreme Committee for
Global: Offices to shorten business hours, slow processing during Ramadan
What does the change mean? Companies and individuals should expect delays and plan to file time-sensitive applications as soon as possible. Background: Countries across the Muslim world will observe the month of Ramadan, expected to begin around June 6 or 7 and end around July 5 or 6. Exact dates are confirmed closer to the
Luxury desert escapes in the UAE
Tilal Liwa Hotel A 4-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, Tilal Liwa is located in the largest contiguous sand desert in the world, Rub Al Khali. Boasting Arabian-style décor, an infinity pool, various desert activities, and intimate restaurants, the hotel is a must-try in the capital. It is just 20 km from Madinat Zayed. You don’t
May 19, 2016
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Nakheel opens first phase of expansion at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall
Nakheel chairman Ali Rashid Lootah on Wednesday officially opened a 300,000 square foot extension at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. The opening marked the completion of the first phase of a huge expansion at the world’s largest themed retail complex. The extension adds 60 new shops, restaurants, cafes and services to the mall – which
Saudi Arabia urged to adopt ‘welcoming’ visa policies to attract tourists
The head of a global travel council has urged Saudi Arabia to revise its visa policies if it wants to attract more tourists. Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi culture minister, revealed plans last month to boost tourism revenue as part of the kingdom’s plans to diversify its economy. “We have
Katara: Doha’s cultural village and international tourist attraction
Katara Cultural Village is considered to be the principal cultural destination in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with The Edge’s Sanae Bougria, Katara’s general manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti discusses the various aspects of Katara and its efforts to introduce the country’s cultural traditions to the world and its dedication towards the objectives
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