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Tourism Italy to host Roots-IN 2026 in Matera on 10‑11 November with Brazil and 54 countries Italy will host the Roots-IN 2026 ancestry tourism event in Matera on 10‑11 November. The fifth edition brings together more than 54 countries, including Brazil, to connect Italian destinations with overseas travel buyers and develop heritage‑focused travel products. · 3 min read · Travel And Tour World

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Libyan Cultural Festival Held at Cairo Opera House on 5 November 2026

A large‑scale Libyan cultural festival was staged at the Cairo Opera House on 5 November 2026, commemorating the 1911 Battle of al‑Hani and honoring the late Libyan composer Hadi Abdelsalam Al‑Sharif. The event was organized by the School of Islamic Arts and Crafts and featured orchestral performances, a brass band debut, and several awards.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 3 min read

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Eight Must‑Do Experiences in Sumatra Island for Adventure Travelers

The Arab Union for Tourist Media highlights eight distinct experiences that travelers can add to a Sumatra itinerary, ranging from active volcano climbs to cultural coffee tours. The article, published on 7 November 2026, targets adventure‑seeking visitors to Indonesia’s sixth‑largest island.

Arab Union for Tourist Media (الاتحاد العربي للإعلام السياحي) 4 min read

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Oxford Street car ban begins, pedestrian zone to be completed by spring 2027

London's Oxford Street has started closing the section between Orchard and Great Portland to private cars, buses, taxis, bicycles and similar vehicles. The pedestrianisation works begin immediately and are scheduled to be finished by the end of spring 2027, affecting shoppers and visitors to the iconic shopping boulevard.

Arab Union for Tourist Media (الاتحاد العربي للإعلام السياحي) 3 min read