Imran Kao

Joint cooperation between Egypt, Jordan and Palestine to promote Halal tourism

The Director General of Tourism and Travel Agents Association of Jordan, Mohammed al-Qawasmi, The State of Jordan is currently doing a joint cooperation with the states of Egypt and Palestine, to promote the field of religious tourism in the revitalization of these countries, because Egypt has considerable experience in the field of tourism. He Qawasmi, in an interview, “Today’s guest” …

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AirAsia launches on-board Wi-Fi service

AirAsia commercially launched its on-board Wi-Fi service today, which is available on selected AirAsia flights. The service, known as roKKi Chats, allows guests to use instant messaging apps while on-board. Each roKKi Chats token will be priced at RM8 for a total of 3MB data usage on WeChat, WhatsApp & LINE. AirAsia also earned an entry into the Malaysia Book …

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Makkah governor inspects facilities at Haj Terminal

JEDDAH: FOUZIA KHAN Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, who is also the head of Central Haj Committee, on Monday visited King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Haj Terminal to oversee and ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims arriving from different parts of the world. Prince Mishaal visited all the counters, whole area of the Haj terminal and lobbies, …

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Saudia to carry 818,000 Haj pilgrims

JEDDAH: P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR  Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will carry nearly 818,000 pilgrims coming for Haj this year from different parts of the world, said Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of the Kingdom’s flag carrier. Saudia will carry 785,984 pilgrims from 72 international airports including 470,770 from Asia, 118,951 from the Middle East and Gulf, 105,462 from Europe and …

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Naga eyeing institute land

NagaCorp, the parent company of Phnom Penh’s NagaWorld casino, has confirmed that it is eyeing land occupied by the Buddhist Institute for a new hotel development, a revelation that comes mere months after the government proclaimed in no uncertain terms that the institute was there to stay. The expression of interest, made in a conference call with NagaCorp investors on …

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Fastjet service between Dar es Salaam and Entebbe takes off

PHNOM PENH, 17 September 2014: Cambodia’s tourist arrivals registered a slight increase of 0.4% in July according to the country’s statistics and tourist information department. The country attracted 340,091 visits compared to 338,761 during the same month last year. Released officially by the Ministry of Tourism, Monday, data showed Vietnam led the field with 70,669 visits, but it was a …

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Slight increase in Cambodia’s tourism

PHNOM PENH,  Cambodia’s tourist arrivals registered a slight increase of 0.4% in July according to the country’s statistics and tourist information department. The country attracted 340,091 visits compared to 338,761 during the same month last year. Released officially by the Ministry of Tourism, Monday, data showed Vietnam led the field with 70,669 visits, but it was a decrease of 16.3% …

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Cruising the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia

The ruins of Angkor Wat were famously discovered by the French explorer, Henri Mouhot, in the mid-19th century. The word “discovered” is used rather loosely here, of course – at the time the lost naturalist stumbled upon the ruins, Khmer people were happily living among them – but Mouhot’s descriptions of the vast size, soaring towers and elaborate carvings certainly …

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Second Atlantis resort approved for Palm Jumeirah

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the go-ahead for the construction of the new Royal Atlantis Resort on Palm Jumeirah, as well as a number of other major projects. The projects are being developed by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) over the coming three years, and …

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Ajman to build $571mn airport

heikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Sunday approved the final plans and designs for the AED2.1 billion ($571 million) new Ajman International Airport project. The Crown Prince reviewed the plans of the airport which is being constructed in the Al Manama area of the emirate, reported news agency WAM. The plan includes arrival and departure …

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