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  • First club on Dubai's The World islands to open this month


    The first island on The World project is expected to get the final permit to open its shores for residents and tourists this week. The manager of the club, now rechristened, the Royal Island Beach Club, is confident of starting business before this month-end. Emirates 24|7 - 13Feb 07:51GMT
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  • Older Gulf hotels look to renovate


    Older properties across the Gulf will undergo major renovations to keep pace with the quality of new supply, with some even closing for complete refurbishment, according to a new report by hospitality business property advisor Christie + Co. Emirates 24|7 - 13Feb 07:47GMT
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  • Malaysia draws over 87,000 Saudi tourists


    More than 24.7 million tourists Arabia arrived in Malaysia during 2011, Tourism Malaysia officials told Arab News. A spokesperson at Tourism Malaysia office in Dubai said Saudi Arabia topped from the Gulf with 87,693 tourists. Arab News - 13Feb 06:18GMT
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  • Dubai to have a new zoo soon


    The emirate is expected to have a new zoo soon. The Dubai Municipality has started a study on the new zoo project to be built in the emirate and aims to shift the animals in the existing zoo. Gulf News - 13Feb 05:33GMT
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  • Etihad's 96-hour visa sees 'brilliant response' from India


    Abu Dhabi is gearing up to attract a growing number of Indian visitors, with the number of tourists leaving the Asian country's shores reckoned to reach 20.5 million by 2015. Emirates 24|7 - 12Feb 09:44GMT
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  • National Guard chief hands rare artifacts to SCTA


    Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, minister of state, Cabinet member, and commander of the National Guard, has handed a number of rare antiques and heritage pieces to the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA). Arab News - 12Feb 06:37GMT
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  • Saudi visitors 'major spenders in Switzerland'


    The Saudi market is important for Switzerland tourism promoters because visitors from the Kingdom spend SR2,000 per day on average, a Swiss official said. Arab News - 12Feb 06:32GMT
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  • Hotel industry booming in Eastern Province: Melhem


    A hospitality industry veteran says business is booming like never before in Saudi Arabia and 2013 will see the launch of many new hotels. Arab News - 12Feb 06:32GMT
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  • UAE tourist arrivals forecast to hit 9 million


    The number of foreign tourists heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year is expected to reach almost 9 million, according to the latest industry forecast issued by international industry consultant Business Monitor International (BMI). Saudi Press Agency - 12Feb 06:30GMT
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  • Thousands flock to Al Qasba for breathtaking Sharjah light fest shows


    Al Qasba in Sharjah is attracting thousands of families who are flocking to the picturesque downtown area, known for its quaint lakeside cafes and restaurants, art galleries and play area for children, to watch the spectacular shows of the Sharjah Light Festival 2012. Press Release - 11Feb 11:45GMT
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