Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 June, 2015 8:42 am

JRCC, lead by Executive Chef Rami Jebraiel, receives third highest score at East Coast Fujairah Culinary Competition

- The reception and convention centre’s Chefs won a total of 10 awards among more than 300 culinary entries- Food accolades galore were once again awarded to the consummate Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre (JRCC) chef team at the recent East Coast Fujairah Culinary Competition....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 June, 2015 4:33 am

Anjum Hotel Makkah receives TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence

Anjum Hotel Makkah, the largest hotel in the Middle East region, has been awarded with the 2015 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, The world’s largest travel site providing reviews of travel and tourism related content. The certificate was awarded to the hotel in recognition of the high...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 9:19 am

KidZania Kuwait gets big thumbs-up from TripAdvisor

KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel and reviews site, for receiving consistent positive reviews by customers and visitors.The recognition was made just in time for KidZania’s second...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 9:12 am

A varied diet and activity play a major role in children’s development, says UAE nutritionist

Exposing children to variety of healthy foods combined with physical activity will facilitate their healthy growth UAE based nutritionist and health promoter, Hala Barghout, recently concluded an interactive and educational session for parents on the importance of identifying reasons why children...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:59 am

Arab tourism to Egypt witnesses steady growth since the beginning of 2015

The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) recently announced April’s tourism statistics which reflect continued positive growth in the number of tourists visiting Egypt, as compared with the same period last year. The number of tourists who visited various tourist destinations in Egypt during April...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:53 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS WELCOMES EUROPE’S AVIATION POLICY REVIEW

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has urged the European Commission to embrace “bold, exciting and world-leading reforms” as part of the Strategic Aviation Package to overhaul Europe’s air transport industry. In a detailed submission to the Commission, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:45 am

Enjoy an Iftar Buffet this Ramadan at Zafran

This Ramadan, Zafran, the award winning Indian restaurant warmly invites you to share in this deep rooted tradition and experience a grand Iftar buffet laid out in honour of Ramadan. The all-you-can eat buffet offers a lavish spread of Indian delicacies to be shared with family and friends. Enjoy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 June, 2015 4:08 pm

Experience Authentic Emirati Taste During Ramadan at Essor

A new restaurant, offering high-end authentic Khaleeji and Emirati cuisine has opened its doors in the Burj area of Dubai.‘Essor’ at DAMAC Maison Dubai Mall Street has launched its traditional local menu ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, offering traditional dishes with Arabic hospitality...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 June, 2015 3:48 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND HONG KONG AIRLINES EXPAND CODESHARE WITH ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY TO ABU DHABI AND EUROPE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to provide travellers with enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under the expanded...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 June, 2015 3:21 pm

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Ten 777-8Xs and Four 777 Freighters

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced an order for 10 firm 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters on the opening day of the 2015 Paris Airshow.  The order is valued at $ 4.8 billion at current list prices. “Acquiring technologically-advanced airplanes such as the 777X is integral to our...

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