Spread across the Red Sea, Egypt’s population centres are concentrated along the narrow Nile Valley and Delta, making it an ideal destination for people interested in cruises and diving.

COMPLIMENTING ITS ALLURING PULL AS A RICH HISTORICAL AND CULTURURAL DESTINATION, EGYPT IS ALSO A TOP CHOICE FOR THOSE SEEKING TO UNWIND AND THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE ULTIMATE THRILL.

When it comes to what lies ahead, Sidh N.C., director, QnA International, quoted H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler, Dubai, saying, “The race for excellence has no finish line,” also adding, “Dubai is always developing existing spectacular services, with amazing new attractions, luxury and mid-range hotels, jaw dropping venues and infrastructure projects.”

James Britchford, vice president, sales and marketing, India, Middle East and Africa, IHG, noted 2017 had been a great year for the general travel and tourism industry in Dubai, with close to 12 million visitors up to September, reflecting a 7.5 percent increase over the same period in 2016.

BOASTING EXCELLENT MEETING FACILITIES, MULTIPLE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND PLENTY TO DO ONCE WORK IS OVER, IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT DUBAI IS LISTED AMONG THE WORLD’S TOP 10 DESTINATIONS FOR MICE BUSINESS.

Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince, Saudi Arabia, has made it clear that he seeks to overhaul the country’s oil-dependent economy.

EMBRACING ITS INHERITANCE AND BUILDING AN IDEAL FUTURE, SAUDI ARABIA IS COMBINING ITS NATURAL HERITAGE, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY DEVELOPING A FUTURISTIC CITY CALLED ‘NEOM’, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE COUNTRY AS A MODEL OF TOURISM EXCELLENCE.

One million visitors visited Sharjah Light Festival over the 11 days the event was held, according to Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).

Al Ain National Museum loaned a bronze axe from the Iron Age, to The Louvre Abu Dhabi.