Tag: tourism

Sinkholes and Shrinking Shores: The Race to Rescue the Dead Sea

On August 5th, 2025, environmental experts from Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories descended upon the University of Leeds...

If Jordan waives visa fees, will tourists come?

Jordan will waive its 40 dinar ($57) visa fee for incoming tourists to make visits to Jordan “more convenient and affordable for...

Sun, sea and…solar power for Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt’s tourist hotspot of Sharm el-Sheikh has plenty of sun, sea and sand. Now the popular resort city is...

Dubai unveils lamp-shaped ‘Aladdin City’ towers

Three lamp-shaped towers make up the new Aladdin City that is being constructed in Dubai as part of...

Time to tour … Erbil? Hey, it’s the Arab Tourism Capital of 2014

With outstanding infrastructural improvement due in large part to projects launched by the cutting-edge real estate development company, Empire...

The Marrakech Museum for Photography and Visual Arts to be World’s Largest

David Chipperfield Architects have designed a resplendent new building in fascinating, frustrating Morocco, which will house the The Marrakech Museum...

Desperate for Energy, Egypt to Reward Hotels that Go Green

The National Bank of Egypt has announced that it will give low interest loans to hotels throughout southern Sinai...

Hot Air Balloon Explosion in Egypt Claims 19 Lives

At 7am on Tuesday, a frightful explosion rocked Luxor, where ancient Egyptian antiquities draw scores of tourists each year....

Egypt is Close to Bridging the Distance to Saudi

The Egyptian government announced earlier this week that a plan to bridge the distance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia...

Travel Iran for Eight Unforgettable Days with Arab Explorers

Take everything you ever learned about Iran and banish it from your mind. Do it. Do it right now....

Dead Dugong With “Tears of Blood” Found in Egypt

Divers found a dead dugong in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt early this week, according to...

5-Star Yas Hotel Lit Up by a Dazzling Crown of 5,000 LED Panels

Abu Dhabi is full of contradictions. Despite a devoted mix of forward-thinking, eco-savvy organizations, students and government officials that...