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Russian Archaeologists Aim to Restore Palmyra

2016-12-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Temple of Bel

According to the Russian Ministry of Culture, on the cessation of hostilities in Syria, it will be imperative to launch restoration of the ruined Palmyra site damaged by ISIL. Russian archeologists have now gathered data for creating a unique 3D map of the antique city that will help with the restoration of ancient monuments in the ancient Syrian city.

Tags: antiquity, Hermitage Museum, Middle East, Mikhail Piotrovsky, Palmyra, Roman Empire, Rome, Syria

Le Méridien Dusts Off 13 MEA Hotels

2013-04-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

View from the Hotel

Starwood Hotels brand Le Méridien has announced plans for investing some $200 million in 13 hotels across the MEA over the next three years. The French brand has served the Middle East and Africa region for over three decades, and this announcements ensures the firming up of the hoteliers’ international footprint.

Tags: Africa Travel, hotels, MEA hotels, MEA region, MEA travel, Middle East, Starwood Hotels, World hotels

Etihad Airways Eyeballs Russia Expansion

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways’ non-stop services to Moscow were the topic of a press release by the UAE flag carrier last Monday.

Tags: Abu Dhabi Flights, airberlin, Arab airlines, KLM, Middle East, russia flights, UAE

Cyprus Woos Middle Eastern Tourists

2012-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus is stepping up its efforts to attract more Middle Eastern tourists to enjoy the Mediterranean island’s undisputed charms, sending a delegation of leading travel industry chiefs to this month’s Arabian Travel Market, which will be held in Dubai.

Tags: Azia Resort & Spa, Cyprus, Cyprus Tourism Organization, Le Meridien Limassol, Mediterranean, Middle East, Middle Eastern tourists, Vassilis Theocharides

Amazing Luxury Hotels in the Middle East

2011-12-06 by Guest Author

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Our guest author, Chris, takes a look at three of the Arabian Peninsula’s most fabulous locations.

Tags: adventure tours, adventure travel, arabia, Luxury Hotels, Middle East, travel

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