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Number of Turkish tourists to Syria rises by 170 pct

September 1, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

The number of Turkish tourists visiting Syria is increased by 170 percent between January-July 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. [...]

UAE Heritage Days opens in Turkey

September 1, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

UAE Ambassador to Turkey Khalid Khalifa Al Mualla inaugurated here the “Emirates Heritage Days’, a week-long cultural festival that will portray the tradition and the heritage of United Arab Emirates. [...]

Qatar celebrates Karankao at Doha Summer Fun Park

September 1, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Qatar Tourism Authority celebrates Karankao at the Doha Summer Fun Park. The Organizing Committee has announced that there will be gifts, prizes and sweets given away to children during the mid-Ramadan evening. [...]

Sharjah’s hotel apartments occupancy increases to 70%

September 1, 2010 | Destinations, Hotels | No Comments

A report released by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Department (SCTDA) indicates that the total number of guests staying in Sharjah’s hotel apartments in the month of July reached 68,363, a 14 percent increase as compared to the 59,888 guests reported for the corresponding period [...]
Ramadan Tents Showcase Emirati Hospitality and Heritage at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Ramadan Tents Showcase Emirati Hospitality and Heritage at Abu Dhabi International Airport

August 16, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan by providing passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the opportunity to learn about the traditions associated with this religious month. [...]
Sharjah Taxi Fares to increase from September 1

Sharjah Taxi Fares to increase from September 1

August 16, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Sharjah As of September 1, commuters in Sharjah will have to pay more for their taxi journeys as a result of the introduction of a minimum taxi fare, in addition to an increase in the tariff. A senior official at Sharjah Transport announced that the minimum fare for all taxi trips will be Dh10. The [...]
16% increase in Umrah visas for Ramadan

16% increase in Umrah visas for Ramadan

August 16, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

The Ministry of Haj has increased the number of Ramadan visas for foreign pilgrims by 16 percent, according to Walid Abu Saba, head of the Tourism and Hotel Committee at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The news has been welcomed by Umrah travel agents and hoteliers. [...]

Sharjah Museums Revise Their Working Hours

August 16, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) announced revised office and museum operating hours for visitors during the holy month of Ramadan. With an aim to promote the emirate’s rich legacy of arts, heritage and culture, the department’s head offices will operate from 8.30am to 1.30pm, Sunday to [...]
Enjoy “Jazz in Ramadan” in Istanbul

Enjoy “Jazz in Ramadan” in Istanbul

August 3, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Istanbul, 2010 European Culture of Capital, will host world famous Muslim Jazz musicians during Ramadan with a festival titled “Jazz in Ramadan”. [...]

Antalya to host 47th Golden Orange Film Festival

August 3, 2010 | Destinations | No Comments

Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival organized a press conference and cocktail party at Esma Sultan Yalisi (Mansion) in İstanbul. [...]

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