Top Doha museum showcases Qatar heritageSheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in Qatar, one of the country’s leading heritage centres, marked the International Museum Day on May 18 by showcasing its collections including Islamic cultural artifacts to vintage cars. More… |
Oman heritage expo opens in MuscatAn exhibition telling the story of Oman’s historical and cultural evolvement over the years has opened in Muscat. The expo organised in association with telecom operator Nawras and Muscat Grand Mall and entitled Oman History More… |
Arabian Courtyard to promote UAE’s heritageArabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, located in the historic heart of Dubai, will promote the rich heritage of the UAE through its guest houses in this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a major travel event in the emirate. P More… |
DTCM hosts special heritage events for DSFThe Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has lined up a host of events at its heritage sites for the length of the 18th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival. DTCM organises a collection of activities spread over a number More… |
Unesco, Abu Dhabi explore closer tiesA high-profile delegation from Abu Dhabi recently held meetings with Unesco in Paris in a move to develop closer ties in the areas of culture and heritage. The delegation from the emirate, led by Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahya More… |
Bahrain to lift construction ban in districtA seven-year ban on construction in old neighbourhoods of Muharraq in Bahrain will be lifted starting July, said a municipal council official. The Muharraq Municipal Council last year lowered the bar, giving out home and building permits o More… |
Bahrain to lift building ban in districtA seven-year ban on construction in old neighbourhoods of Muharraq in Bahrain will be lifted starting July, said a municipal council official. The Muharraq Municipal Council last year lowered the bar, giving out home and building permits o More… |
Tylos exhibition opens in BahrainAn exhibition featuring more than 400 artefacts associated with the numerous cemeteries of the Tylos period (second century BC to third century AD) opened in Bahrain yesterday (May 1). The exhibition 'Tylos, The Journey Beyond Life' was in More… |
Bahrain begins revamp of heritage siteBahrain has started work on revamping Bab Al Bahrain, which is one of the most important initiatives in view of Manama being named Capital of Arab Culture 2012. This initiative aims to point out the importance of Bab Al Bahrain as the cent More… |
Accor to launch boutique hotel in DohaLeading hospitality group Accor has joined forces with Qatar-based Msheireb Hospitality to launch MGallery, a boutique hotel with modern Qatari heritage inspiration based in Doha. The upscale hotel brand of Accor, MGallery will be the firs More… |








