His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved six new projects in Hatta as part of the Hatta development plan, Gulf-News reports. These projects include the establishment of 504km-long chairlifts, Dubai mountain peak at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Hatta sustainable waterfalls, […]
Saudi Arabia has become a tourist destination, so the Kingdom’s tourism sector is launching extensive training programs in different cities throughout the country with awards up to SR45,000 ($11,700). “Tourism Pioneer Camp” will offer extensive training programs in different cities throughout the country with cash awards. Programs in Jeddah, Alkhobar, Abha, and Tabuk also scheduled […]
The Governorate of Musandam boasts lots of tourism, archaeological and historic potentials due to its unique nature and geological make-up. Musandam is distinguished by its bays and its well-known strait, which, alongside the other landmarks, represent promising opportunities for investment in the tourism industry, Oman Observer states. Amna bint Ali al Shuhiyah, Director of Heritage […]
The Red Sea Development Company, which is driving the development of the giga-project The Red Sea Project, announced that its strategic alliance with global technology company SAP is helping streamline its digital innovations, Arab News reports. The Red Sea Project is a regenerative tourism destination spanning 28,000 square kilometers and more than 90 unspoiled islands […]
Kuwaiti authorities have said that winter camping, a popular tradition in the country, will be allowed again, a year after it was suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Camping in outdoor areas will be allowed as of November 15 until mid-March, according to a Kuwaiti official, Gulf News reports. “There is still time to […]
Wildlife in the North al Batinah Governorate represents a fertile field for lovers and enthusiasts of photography because of its diversity in the organisms that spread between its plains and mountains, which was reflected in the works of Rashid bin Saif al Muqbali from Wilayat of Suhar, Oman Observer reports. Through his optical lens, he […]
Oman’s ubiquitous mountain ranges, big and small that are favorites of many citizens and residents, are all set to find a prominent place in tourists’ map. Hiking trails have been developed throughout the Sultanate, and the beta version of the mountain trails application is ready and is currently undergoing technical evaluation before its official launch, […]
For the past pandemic year and half people have been bored, mostly staying at home due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Add to the exhaustion is the rising summer temperatures (you may check here the lifehacks how to deal with it). A refreshing air is needed to clean lungs, relieve stress and anxiety, or purify the […]
Wadi Hawer casts a magic spell on you with a combination of huge boulders, crystal clear blue pools and beautiful waterfalls. It is a fantastic wadi for swimming, diving and climbing, Oman Obsever states. The gorgeous Wadi is located in Wadi Bani Khalid, which is approximately 200 km from Muscat. After parking in Wadi Bani […]
Oman will break ground on a $175 million botanic garden project this month, in a bid to attract more tourists to the sultanate, The National News reports. The project, at Al Khoudh in the capital Muscat, will be complete by the end of 2023, the government said. “It will be one of the largest botanic […]
