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Africa / Middle East

Thai hospitality scores 'C-C-D' in Middle East

Thai hospitality scores 'C-C-D' in Middle EastChiva-Som, Centara and Dusit are welcoming debuts in Oman and Qatar.

Deep dive into Dubai's record-breaking pool

Deep dive into Dubai's record-breaking poolWhat lies beneath: A new world of surprises await in the 60m-deep 'sunken city'.

New airline, trains and everything in Saudi splurge

New airline, trains and everything in Saudi splurgeKingdom ready to splash the cash to build a second airline and air hub.

Expo 2020 Dubai brings the world to meet again

Expo 2020 Dubai brings the world to meet againDubai is gearing up to host the mega event from 1 October.

A mega tourism star rises in the Middle East

A mega tourism star rises in the Middle EastDeep pockets, vast ambitions: Saudi Arabia wants a starring role on the world's luxury tourism stage.

Let's get back to business, not busyness

Let's get back to business, not busynessMiddle East trade heralds return of physical Arabian Travel Market in Dubai as the push needed in recovery.

As rockets fly, ships stop sailing

As rockets fly, ships stop sailingDeadly violence in Gaza Strip prompts Royal Caribbean to exit Israel.

Look this way for this month's supermoon

Look this way for this month's supermoonThese travel suppliers are offering offering a front-row seat to a rare cosmic event.

Israel to vaccinated tourists: Come back!

Israel to vaccinated tourists: Come back!Protected by mass vaccination, Israel reopens to tour groups from 14 countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

Ponant unveils Indian Ocean expedition cruise

Ponant unveils Indian Ocean expedition cruiseSailings through Seychelles and Zanzibar Archipelago off Tanzania will feature calls to pristine islands and wildlife spotting...