General Travel News
Investors See Saudi Tourism Potential
Saudi investors are now implementing several multi-billion riyad tourism projects as they view the tourism sector as one of the few bright spots during the global economic slowdown. Projects include the resorts in the Red Sea coast in the western region, the coast of the Arabian Gulf, southern Aseer region, and the tourist destination of Taif.
A report by the Tourism Information Research Centre shows spending in the tourism sector last year exceeded 74 billion Riyals. The Saudi Travel and Tourism Mart 2009 started on Sunday and aims to attract more investment in the sector. The government has approved plans for a number of tourism projects including the Red Sea Coast in Ras Humaid, Sharma, Qayyal, and Al Wajh in the Tabuk province
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Al Bidda Park
Doha, Qatar
This park is a wonderful area to unwind. Adults can relax and have a good time while children amuse themselves on the Ferris wheel and the train. Boating and skateboarding/ roller skating facilities are also available here. Timings: Daily all day Admission: Free Address: Al Corniche, Al Bidda ...
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Karachi, Pakistan
This is one of the few large churches/cathedrals in Karachi. It seats the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. A small church, believed to be the first Christian worship place in all of Sindh, was constructed on this site in 1845, and was named St Patrick's Church. The Cathedral was inaugurated in 1881 as the number of Christian settlers began to rise and a larger church was needed to cater to their needs....
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
The University of Jordan is one of the best universities in the Middle East. Established in 1962, it was Jordan's first university. Today more than 37,000 students are enrolled here, including 32,000 undergraduates. The campus is lovely and covers 700 acres of northwest Amman. It was once a pine forest, and the campus is still covered in trees. The buildings are a litt...
Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Located north of Jakarta in the Java Sea, these stunning Kepulauan Seribu are easily accessible by speed boat from the Ancol marina. These 300 or so islands offer to an escape from the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan city. ...