Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank
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As countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar turn towards tourism to diversify the economy, Dubai wants to make sure that its position as the top tourism destination in the region is maintained.
Middle East Travel Roundup
Get the latest news from the Middle East in one easy-to-digest newsletter.Looking to position itself as a leading tourism destination in the Middle East, Dubai has scrapped the 30 percent municipality tax on alcohol for what has been called a trial period of one year, till December 31. Also, tourists and expats will no longer need to pay a fee to secure a personal liquor license to purchase alcoholic beverages. However, an Emirates ID, or passport for tourists, will still be required. The change that came into effect from Sunday, was confirmed by Maritime and Mercantile International, one of the biggest alcohol retailers in the United Arab Emirates and a subsidiary of the state-owned Emirates Group.
The Gulf region became the top Asian source market for Germany as nationals from Gulf countries accounted for over 872,000 overnight stays in the country in the first nine months of 2022. Germany recorded a 180 percent surge in overnight stays from Gulf nationals from January-September 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to the Germ
