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Medical tourism has been brought to the fore with renewed optimism and a host of projects as announced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday.
May 19, 2013
Boeing has delivered a 777-300ER extended range plane to Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), marking the latest milestone in its longstanding relationship with the airline and the kingdom.
Oman Air has committed RO2mn ($5,2 million) to staff training in 2013, having already invested more than RO3.3mn (some $8 million) over the previous two years.
May 16, 2013
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea and the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) announced the launch of Holiday Inn Resort Academy in a press conference.
May 14, 2013
Air Arabia said on Monday its net profit for the first quarter of 2013 jumped 20 per cent to Dh59 million.
May 13, 2013
The UAE Cabinet has approved an agreement between the UAE and the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Al Bustan Centre and Residence has recently participated at the 19th annual Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Show at Kiev, Ukraine, to support tourism drive by Dubai Government.
Celebrating four decades in the hotel business this year, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced a sensational worldwide summer discount of up to 30% at its hotels and resorts.
May 12, 2013
Ramada Downtown Dubai bestows awards to the hotel’s top Travel Operator and Destination Management Company (DMC) for 2012.
May 9, 2013
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman donated a cheque worth AED100,000 for the underweight children in Niger, during Arabian Travel Market.
Marriott International plans to aggressively grow its portfolio of 'extended stay’ segment which includes brands like the Marriott Executive Apartments and the Residence Inn, in the Middle East over the coming few years, according to a senior Marriott executive.
May 8, 2013
The UAE is in talks with Virgin Galactic to start commercial space flights in 2013 with Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for the 21st Century spaceport, said Frank Rose, deputy assistant secretary (Space and Defense Affairs) at the US Department of State.
Crowne Plaza Amman held a special colleagues gathering to celebrate the outstanding performance of the colleagues, as well as announcing the promotions of others.
Nasair, a low-cost carrier based in Saudi Arabia, is set to go public as the airline prepares for an initial public offering (IPO), a top official said.
May 7, 2013
Visitors to the UAE spent around $4.7 billion via their Visa cards last year, a 17.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
