Tag: Ramadan
Etihad launches new daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah during Ramadan
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 15:30Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed new daily flights from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed to facilitate travel to Saudi ... Read More
Al Ain International Airport welcomes daily flights to Jeddah during Ramadan
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019 09:40Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed new daily flights from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed to facilitate travel to Saudi ... Read More
Ramadan vice squad: Malaysian officials go undercover to catch non-fasting Muslims
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 18:46If you are a non-fasting Muslim in Malaysia - be warned, a local official in disguise might serve your next meal having already snapped a photo of you and sent ... Read More
Coca-Cola’s ‘political-correctness-gone-mad’ Ramadan campaign irks Norwegians
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 17:30A campaign launched by Coca-Cola Norway aimed at celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has sparked accusations of political correctness gone mad, with some even threatening to protest the ... Read More
Armed opposers of Chinese investments in Pakistan stormed five star hotel
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 11, 2019 21:15Three gunmen have stormed the five-star hotel Pearl-Continental Hotel Gwadain un the Pakistani province of Balochistan, killing at least one person, officials say. A hotel spokesman said there were not many ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board exhibits alongside Dnata Travel at the ADIB Roadshow
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2019 08:11The Seychelles was prominently seen at the ADIB staff travel day roadshow event alongside Dnata Travel and seven other exhibitors on April 22, 23 & 25 2019. As Dnata Travel ... Read More
Travel to Brunei is safe: No stoning to death for gay visitors may not apply to lesbians
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 7, 2019 00:54The Trump Administration refused to issue a travel advisory against Brunei, even though the country is in violation of international human rights still after the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei ... Read More
Centara Privilege Club: Centara launches all-new exclusive lifestyle benefits program
editor- April 4, 2019 20:59Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator and one of the region’s most innovative hospitality brands, is launching “Centara Privilege Club”, a brand new benefits program that offers exclusive ... Read More
IBTM Arabia: Business events in UAE and GCC – what you need to know
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 16:30Some of the fastest growing economies in the world can be found in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In recent years, with a construction and investment boom ... Read More
Saudi Arabia attracts Pakistan Muslim League Chief for Eid
editor- August 24, 2012 10:09Pakistan Muslim League (PML)-N Chief Nawaz Sharif, Senator Ishaq Dar, and Ghous Ali Shah celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr along with family members in Medina, a city in the Hejaz region of western ... Read More
During Ramadan, charity coming from different countries to Pakistan
editor- August 9, 2012 05:08ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - The month of Ramadan is entering into its last quarter, and that is increasing philanthropy activities in Pakistan. Read More
Annual Citadel Nights graces Amman evenings
editor- July 26, 2012 02:03Under the patronage of Jordan Prime Minister Dr. Read More
Egypt bans alcohol on Islamic holidays
editor- July 23, 2012 07:17Along with month of Ramadan, Egyptians won't be able to purchase alcoholic beverages during 4 other major Islamic holidays, according to new decision by minister of tourism. Read More
Centara offers benefits to Arab travelers during Ramadan and summer holiday season
editor- May 2, 2012 09:58Travelers from the Arab countries will enjoy exclusive benefits when staying at selected Centara hotels from May 1 to October 31, 2012 to offer convenience and comfort during the time ... Read More
Zanzibar tourists threatened with jail for eating during daytime?
editor- August 18, 2011 05:02(eTN) - Disturbing news emerged from Zanzibar overnight when it became known that a minister in the Zanzibari government had made public demands that police arrest anyone seen eating or ... Read More
August Ramadan expected to impact domestic travel across Kenya
editor- August 3, 2011 03:26(eTN) - The annual summer holiday of local schools is underway in Kenya, but unlike in other years marked by the onset of the Holy Month of Ramadan earlier this ... Read More
Ramadan forum comes to a close tonight
editor- August 28, 2010 05:34DUBAI - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Department of Tourism ... Read More
Tourism news: Egypt aims to woo Arab tourists during Ramadan
editor- August 9, 2010 08:45CAIRO — With its cooler temperatures but more sizzling entertainment, Egypt has long been a prime destination for rich Arab tourists, especially from the Gulf states. Read More
Over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fiter
editor- September 20, 2009 07:09AMMAN, Jordan - Eid Mubarak are the words that over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world will receive as a greeting as they meet each other on the occasion and ... Read More
Intaj holds an update meeting with members and hosts a grand Ramadan Iftar
editor- September 18, 2009 04:19In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the ICT Association of Jordan intaj, hosted a grand Ramadan Iftar yesterday Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel. Read More
Jubailan lecture concludes Ramadan Forum
editor- September 9, 2009 06:26Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan; Khalid A Bin Sulayem, Director General of Dubai Department for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM); and a number of sheikhs and officials ... Read More
Ramadan travel to Umrah down by almost 30% due to H1N1 restrictions
editor- August 17, 2009 04:03Restrictions placed on travelers to Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan would have a severe impact on travel to and from Saudi Arabia. Read More
Abu Dhabi hospitality industry embraces ADA/EIC Ramadan awareness initiative
editor- August 29, 2008 04:46ABU DHABI (August 28, 2008) - The hospitality industry within Abu Dhabi has given a resounding vote of confidence to the emirate’s cultural offering following a Ramadan awareness initiative jointly Read More
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Mosque tours to take on special Ramadan significance
editor- August 21, 2008 01:56ABU DHABI (August 20, 2008) - Guided tours of the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, are to ... Read More
