West Asia

Travel industry expected to add record $11T to global GDP in 2024

A record-breaking $1 out of every $10 spent worldwide in 2024 will go toward travel, as people quickly choose to…

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Red Sea Film Foundation to participate at Venice Film Festival

Jeddah, Sept. 2 (BNA):  The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) will participate in the 81st Venice International…

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German, British tourists boost Spain’s GDP while own economies lag

Spain hosted a record 10.9 million tourists in July, 7.3% more than a year ago, while their spending jumped 12%,…

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President Erdoğan lauds Türkiye’s potential in tourism sector

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lauded on Sunday Türkiye’s potential in tourism sector, highlighting the various opportunities the country has while…

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Tourist arrivals to Istanbul hit nearly 10.5 million in 7 months

The number of foreign arrivals to Türkiye’s largest metropolis extended a positive streak as Istanbul welcomed nearly 10.5 million tourists…

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De Minaur cheers Aussie talent in run to US Open fourth round

NEW YORK : Alex de Minaur leads a strong Australian charge into the U.S. Open round of 16, after he…

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Gold drops as dollar, yields firm after US inflation report

GOLD slipped 1 per cent on Friday (Aug 31) as the dollar and Treasury yields firmed after US inflation data…

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‘Maybe I should quit’: Badosa says she nearly retired amid injury woes

NEW YORK : Paula Badosa nearly quit the sport earlier this year amid her injury troubles, but the former world…

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AGU, Education Ministry announce HM King Hamad Academic Chair Scholarship for Master’s in digital education

Manama, Aug. 30 (BNA): The Arabian Gulf University (AGU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has announced the…

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Youth Minister meets Jordanian counterpart

Amman, Aug. 30 (BNA):  Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, met with Mohammad Salameh Al Nabulsi, Minister…

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