Articles tagged “abu dhabi”

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Skift India Daily: Airport-Like Design Is Coming to Kerala’s Thrissur Railway Station

Besides inking big ticket deals to accelerate the pace of different projects, Indian Railways now wants to satisfy the aspirations and demands of the modern commuter.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 days ago

Skift India Daily: Airport-Like Design Is Coming to Kerala’s Thrissur Railway Station

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Middle East Registers Record-High Hotel Openings in 4th Quarter

The sheer number of hotel openings in the region indicates that the Middle East is making sure that it has enough capacity to accommodate the growing number of tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Middle East Registers Record-High Hotel Openings in 4th Quarter
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Saudi Arabia Plans Massive Green Downtown for Riyadh

As Saudi Arabia looks to diversify its economy, the country is on a rapid urban expansion, ensuring that there's enough infrastructure to accommodate a growing number of tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Plans Massive Green Downtown for Riyadh

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Here’s Why Actor Idris Elba Thinks Dubai’s Messaging Deserves an Oscar

With ambitious tourism targets, destinations in the Middle East would do good to pay heed to actor Idris Elba's suggestions to tap the creative sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Here’s Why Actor Idris Elba Thinks Dubai’s Messaging Deserves an Oscar

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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Boosts Post-Covid Recovery of Real Estate Sector

As countries in the Middle East set ambitious tourism targets for the future, Saudi Arabia is investing in infrastructure to drive numbers, while Dubai is investing in technology to adopt "Smart Gates" at Dubai airport and looking to make air taxis a reality.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Boosts Post-Covid Recovery of Real Estate Sector

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Why Is Comedian Kevin Hart Looking to Hire an Ambassador for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island?

If being paid $100,000 for two months is not reason enough, American actor Kevin Hart lists out the reasons why he thinks being hired as Yas Island's ambassador is the "best job in the world."

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Why Is Comedian Kevin Hart Looking to Hire an Ambassador for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island?
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Q&A: Destinations Double Down on Nature and Culture to Attract Luxury Travelers

​​As the luxury travel landscape becomes increasingly competitive, destinations are thinking more strategically about how they can showcase the diversity of their nature-based and cultural offerings. For Abu Dhabi, this means spotlighting Saadiyat Island, a vibrant leisure, residential, business, and cultural hub.

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism + Skift | 2 months ago

Q&A: Destinations Double Down on Nature and Culture to Attract Luxury Travelers

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Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank

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Dubai Scraps 30 Percent Tax on Alcohol to Woo More Tourists

In a further liberalization of regulations to attract more tourists, Dubai has scrapped the 30 percent municipality tax on alcohol. 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. However,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

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United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence

As Middle Eastern nations look to diversify their economy beyond oil, tourism will most likely be the strongest sector to drive this change.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence