tourists
- Middle East
UAE launches world’s 1st VAT refund for tourists shopping online
In an effort to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, December 16, announced the launch of a new value-added tax (VAT) refund system for e-commerce purchases for tourists during…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund system for tourists
In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will…
- India
Iranian tourists detained for offering namaz near Taj Mahal, issue apology
Uttar Pradesh’s Agra police detained Iranian tourists on Sunday, November 3 after they allegedly offered namaz (praying) near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal, reportedly a temple, leading to protests from…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia eyes more tourists, investment from China
New Delhi: As Saudi Arabia aims to attract more Chinese tourists to the Middle Eastern country and cooperate more with Chinese companies, it has its path chartered before it. Deputy Minister of…
- Middle East
Christian tourists assaulted, spat on in Israel
A disturbing video circulating online shows a group of Christian visitors being humiliated and spat on in Israeli’s Netanya City. In the footage, a young Israeli can be seen grabbing their holy…
- Middle East
Marbella honored as top Arab visitor destination
In a significant development, the Arab Tourism Organisation has officially recognised the Marbella City of Spain as a top destination for Arab visitors and honoured its Mayor, Angeles Munoz. The recognition occurred…
- Middle East
Qatar: Indian tourists will soon be able to make UPI QR payments
New Delhi: NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Thursday signed an agreement with QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad tourists die in Uttarakhand after hit by boulders
Gopeshwar/Hyderabad: Two tourists from Hyderabad died in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Saturday after being hit by boulders following a landslide, police said. They said the accident occurred on the Badrinath National Highway…
- Hyderabad
Charminar at dawn: A peaceful retreat and popular filming spot
Hyderabad: The historic Charminar attracts crowds in the mornings from all over the city due to its quiet and peaceful mood. Groups of youngsters, families, domestic and foreign tourists descend at the…
- India
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to attract 5 crore tourists every year: Jeffries report
New Delhi: Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is expected to have a big economic impact in the region as tourism is projected to surge to 5 crore visitors every year to the holy…
- India
Karnataka’s Kodagu district ranks 7th in global tourist searches
Kodagu: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, Kodagu district in Karnataka continues to enchant tourists globally, securing the 7th position among the world’s top 10 tourist destinations. The recognition comes as a testament to…
- Kashmir
J&K: Adventure activity at Dal Lake becomes new attraction for tourists
Srinagar: The iconic Dal Lake has got a new attraction with the introduction of water zorbing — an adventure activity that allows enthusiasts to roll inside transparent, inflatable spheres on the water.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Are visitors allowed to use foreign driving licences?
Riyadh: In an effort to boost tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the authorities have allowed visitors to use a foreign driving licence for one year in the Kingdom, local media…
- World
Vietnam welcomes 7.8 mn int’l tourists so far this year
Hanoi: Vietnam has welcomed more than 7.8 million international arrivals so far this year, 5.4 times higher than the number recorded during the same period last year, according to figures from the…
- Middle East
Number of tourists visiting Turkey up by 17%
Istanbul: The number of tourists visiting Turkey in the first six months of this year has increased by 17 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Culture and Tourism…
