It was a mess says witness
By Agha Iqrar Haroon
NATO authorities and a majority of international media claimed that the Taliban attacked the Halmand base camp from outside, while Taliban sources claimed that they entered inside the base with ...
largest commercial aviation event
The seniority of delegates registered for World Routes, the 18th World Route Development Forum, is higher than at any previous events.
Perfect for first-time visitors
Bradt Travel Guides has published its first guidebook to Jordan.
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities Board meets
HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) chaired the 29th meeting of the Board of Directors of SCTA held on Monday, ...
Egyptian Tourism Recovery
Egypt received one million tourists in July, 8.3 per cent more than the 936,000 it received the previous year, but still 300,000 less than in July 2010, largely as a result of the revolution early ...
Demonstrating globally-responsible practices
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Request for Proposal from Saudi Arabian Airlines
MANCHESTER, England - Route Exchange, the online platform for air service development, is delighted to announce the commencement of a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Saudia (Saudi Arabian ...
6th THE-ICE International Panel of Experts Forum 2012
DUBAI, UAE - The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management will host the 6th edition of THE-ICE International Panel of Experts Forum.
Egyptian Tourism Recovery
The Egyptian Tourism begins to recover and returns to its normal level, said Tourism Minister Hisham Zazou at the opening of a workshop on tourism here in Hurghada on 1/9/2012.
Jumeirah Restaurants LLC
DUBAI, UAE - Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, the branded restaurant division of Jumeirah Group, has signed two franchise agreements that will see Urbano, its Italian restaurant concept that is at Souk ...
New smoking ban goes into effect next week in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud warned Tuesday that the ranks of the Tourism Police are severely understaffed, and he may not have enough officers to enforce the new smoking ban ...
$40 Million Investment In Bahrain Tourism Industry
MANAMA, Bahrain - Last week, the InterContinental Hotel Group opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Bahrain.
230,000 Tourists Come To Bahrain During Ramadan Eid Celebration
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain hosted over 230,000 tourists in one week from August 16 – 22 during Eid celebration, according to the Ministry of Interior.
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Pakistan 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 Saudi ...
Properties minimizing impact on environment
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced certification of the Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Wild Wadi Waterpark
DUBAI, UAE - A 15-year-old tourist turned hero when he rescued a lifeguard at Wild Wadi Waterpark who had passed out on duty.
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Also attacks air force base
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN US Correspondent in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - On the same day the Taliban attacked the air force base of Pakistan in Kamra, they also killed 22 passengers in Naran Valley.
62 billion riyal to improve transport to the holy city
The Saudi Press Agency reported that 62 billion riyal (US$16.5 billion) will be invested to improve the transport system in the holy city of Mecca.
Emirates Airline
The largest carrier in the Middle East, Dubai-based Emirates Airline, will re-start flights to Libya in October after suspending them for almost 18 months due to violent unrest and chaos in the ...
Confirms their presence in Pakistani cities
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN US Correspondent in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The murder of young singer Ghazala Javed in Peshawar confirmed how much the Taliban is present and how strong it is in the Pakhtun belt of Pakistan.
Morsy "retires" top military brass
CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy shook up the country's powerful military leadership Sunday, replacing top generals and reasserting power the military claimed for itself before he ...
Pakistan takes position on Syria crisis
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN US Correspondent in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan has taken a strong position against the intervention of foreign forces in Syria, and such a position is altogether different than the expectation of the United ...
Jumeirah Open Beach Station
DUBAI, UAE - In a bid to boost tourism along the city’s waterfront, four water taxi tourist trips to and from Jumeirah Open Beach Station have been launched by the Roads and Transport Authority ...
Egyptian Tourism Minister Doing Damage Control
Egypt's newly-appointed Minister of Tourism Hisham Zazou has denied that there has been any negative impact on tourism following the recent attack on the Egyptian-Gaza border by unknown assailants ...
Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
MUSCAT, Oman — Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will hold its 6th Ramadhan evening today on the government’s plans to revive tourism sector and projects implemented by the ...
Egyptian Tourism
CAIRO, Egypt - President Mohamed Morsi said Egypt will have a prosperous tourist season and that the coming winter season will witness a notable rise in the hotel occupancy and tourist inflow ...
Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC - The Minister of the Interior and General Supervisor of the Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, ordered the first relief convoy of ...
marking growing friendship between Pakistan and Denmark
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN US Correspondent in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A Pakistani and a Danish climber have marked history by reaching the peak of Malika Parbat (North Peak) at 5,290 meters, which is the highest mountain in the Hazara Division ...
Hon. Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou appointed to lead Egyptian tourism
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) extended its congratulations to the Hon. Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou as the new Minister of Tourism for Egypt.
Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou new Egyptian minister of tourism
By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN New York
ETN learned from a reliable Egyptian government source that an announcement was scheduled for today to appoint Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou as the country's new Minister of Tourism.
