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The Middle East has been a key market in the post-pandemic rebound in global tourism, boosted by one-off events in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 2022. GCC states are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281541
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Tourism development forms a key plank of Bahrain’s long-term economic growth strategy. However, almost all its Gulf peers are pursuing the same goal, armed with often-superior…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280767
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The kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy identifies tourism as one of the sectors key to plans to diversify the economy away from oil. Saudi Arabia aims to develop the underdeveloped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212826
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The acquisition of 15 new aircraft -- orders confirmed in June -- will modernise the state-owned airline and enhance its offering, enabling it to fly more passengers further…
On November 7-8, senior Emirati officials gathered in Abu Dhabi for an annual meeting focusing on diversifying the economy, chiefly away from reliance on Abu Dhabi's oil, an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283649
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The visit comes as the region is experiencing a period of diplomatic détente. Bahrain is taking advantage by slowly rebuilding ties with Iran and Syria. However, increasing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281697
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Although the large hike reflects pandemic recovery, the 940,000 tourists arriving in the first two months also significantly exceed those recorded in the last ‘normal’ year of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276521
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As of January 18, more than 1.97 million doses have been administered across a country of nearly 10 million people, and authorities aim to inoculate 50% of the population by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258869
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Social cohesion in Oman.
AQIM assessment.