Government | Monday 12 September, 2016 2:44 am

Nearly 2 million pilgrims seek forgiveness at Arafat

Nearly two million pilgrims, from all corners of the world, converged on the plains of Arafat, 15 km from the holy city of Makkah, on Sunday to perform the most important ritual of Haj — Wuqoof-e-Arafat. A white sea of the faithful surged from Mina to Arafat as dawn broke on the second day...

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Government | Monday 12 September, 2016 2:30 am

King Salman oversees services to pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Mina on Sunday to oversee the services being provided to pilgrims at the holy sites. Pilgrims having completed their stand at Arafat will sleep tonight in Muzdalifah before they return to Mina. Before the start of Haj, King Salman...

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Government | Monday 12 September, 2016 2:15 am

KSA strives to serve pilgrims

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also chairman of the Central Haj Committee, said Saudi Arabia strives to make Haj a success, and it works quietly to serve the guests of God. These comments came during a press conference held on Saturday at the headquarters of Makkah Governorate in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 September, 2016 1:45 am

Serta to showcase premium products at The Hotel Show

Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Company LLC (DFMC), a market leader in premium mattress segment in Middle East, will showcase premium products from Serta in this year’s The Hotel Show, the largest and most comprehensive business event for the hospitality industry in the Middle East and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 September, 2016 2:56 pm

Cinderella Musical Show to be Performed at Masrah Al Qasba Theatre Tomorrow (Monday)

Fans of family-oriented musical shows are in for a real treat at Al Qasba tomorrow (Monday) with the start of its three-day run of ‘Cinderella.’ Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination is hosting a stage version of the perennially popular fairy tale, with three...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 September, 2016 2:51 pm

The 6th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference 2016

UAE Internal Auditors Association will hold its 6th Annual Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference themed “Enhance & Protect Challenges Ahead” at the Four Seasons Hotel at Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi on the 9th & 10th of November 2016. This year’s "Smart...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 September, 2016 2:47 pm

“Sharjah FDI Forum” Gathers Investment Authorities to Highlight Top Trends Across Global Economies

Organisers of the forthcoming Sharjah FDI Forum 2016, held under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and hosted by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 September, 2016 2:40 pm

Shurooq Celebrates Eid Al Adha with the Most Cheerful Festivity this Year

Sharjah has geared up its Eid Al Adha programs and activities offering visitors a remarkable set of indoor and outdoor entertainment activities, enabling visitors to celebrate their Eid’s reunions through some of the most exceptional festive experiences tailored to fit all ages at different...

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Government | Sunday 11 September, 2016 12:30 pm

Pilgrims gather in Arafat for climax of Haj

Around two million pilgrims are spending the day in Arafat at the climax of Haj. The pilgrims chanting “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” (Here I am, O Allah, answering Your call) made the trip on Sunday morning from their solidly built white tents in Mina to the plain of Arafat. In Arafat,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 September, 2016 3:53 am

Take Your Taste Buds on a Journey This Adha Eid With Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

 Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara’, the luxury brand’s first resort in Qatar, developed by Al Rayyan Hospitality, celebrates Adha Eid, by offering in-house guests and visitors an array of scrumptious delights, featuring a Spice Route Eid Brunch and their chocolate Eid Gift...

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