Saudi unveils Maldives inspired island tourism project on the Red Sea - Gulf Business

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday announced a major new international tourism project encompassing a 30,000 square kilometre stretch of islands, beaches and other attractions on the Red Sea.
The Maldives-inspired project will see the development of resorts on more than 50 natural islands between the cities of Umluj and Al-Wajh in partnership with major hotel operators.
It is also aiming to attract tourists with interest in culture, history and nature by highlighting the ruins of Madain Saleh, the kingdom’s first UNESCO Heritage Site, and a nature reserve with local flora and fauna......

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 http://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-unveils-maldives-inspired-island-tourism-project-red-sea/

The 10 best countries for travel and tourism in 2017

Gulf News: 10 countries with the best travel and tourism industries in 2017. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw2qDK6DQ

Travel Fair

Arabnews: Riyadh Travel Fair opens with 270 exhibitors from 55 countries. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwia7q5jQ

Six flags

Arabnews: Saudi Arabia’s largest cultural, sports and entertainment city announced. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwoaiH5zQ

First Rider Champion

Arabnews: Jeddah hosts first Rider Champion and Fun Festival. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwoZ2O5zQ

98% graduates from tourism institute get jobs - TVTC - Saudi Gazette

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http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/98-graduates-tourism-institute-get-jobs/

Makkah set to become a new hub for MICE tourism - Al Arabiya English

Backed by a growing number of modern facilities and government support, Makkah is set to become a new destination for the MICE tourism industry in Saudi Arabia, according to industry experts.

Traditionally seen as a site for religious travel, Makkah today is attracting a growing number of local companies and government authorities looking to combine their meeting and training requirements with Umrah pilgrimage.

Conrad Makkah Jabal Omar, the first Conrad property opened by Hilton in Saudi Arabia
earlier this year, has seen its MICE business grow steadily, driven by demand from pharmaceutical companies and government entities that tend to conduct their board and annual meetings, as well as training and development programs, over weekends in the holy city.......

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Makkah set to become a new hub for MICE tourism - Al Arabiya English

Publishers from 27 countries register for Jeddah book fair - Saudi Gazette

As many as 450 publishing houses from 27 countries have so far registered to participate in the second edition of the Jeddah International Book Fair, which will be held from Dec. 15 to 25 (Rabi Al-Awwal 16-26). ........

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Publishers from 27 countries register for Jeddah book fair - Saudi Gazette

Discover the World - Saudi Gazette

 “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller,” – Ibn Battuta once said. And it’s true. It can change people’s lives and more importantly, our perspective.

Traveling is the only way to open up your mind and learn about things books can’t teach
you. To wake up in an unknown town beginning to be explored, is one of the most thrilling joys in the world. Natural beauty tends to heighten your senses and magnify all human emotions. If you are ready for an unfamiliar excursion, read on.......

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Discover the World - Saudi Gazette

Al-Ula — Romancing a forgotten past | Arab News

    The oasis of Al-Ula was known in ancient history as the capital of two ancient Arab kingdoms — the Kingdom of Lihyan and the Kingdom of Dedan which preceded it. Dedan, an ancient name for Al-Ula, later gave way to the Lihyanite kingdom from the Lihyan tribe in that area. The Lihyanites had their own script which was one among many North Arabian oasis scripts.

Archaeological evidence indicates their influence extended to cities as far away as Tayma and Dedan (Al Ula). The Lihyanite dynasty ruled for around 200 years or more at Khuraybah which is one of the archaeological sites.

According to inscriptions found at Harran in modern-day Turkey, the last Babylonian king led a military campaign which conquered the three most important settlements of the region — Tayma, Dedan and Yathrib (Madinah) in about 552 BCE. The more recent
Islamic history is of especial interest to visitors to this area......

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Al-Ula — RomPublish Postancing a forgotten past | Arab News