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Tourism Mercure Urabandai adds late-check-in ski package from 12 Dec 2026 Mercure Urabandai in Fukushima will start offering a half‑night ski package that permits late‑check‑in between 23:00 and 03:00. The new option takes effect on 12 December 2026 and applies to skiers and snowboarders staying at the hotel during the 2026‑27 winter season. · 4 min read · Travel And Tour World

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Tunisian university theatre wins awards at Cairo Festival

Tunisian university theatre group won three awards at the Cairo International University Theatre Festival. The announcement was made on 3 November 2026 and concerns the Tunisian university theatre community, festival participants and cultural tourists interested in Arab performing arts. The recognition highlights the creative strength of the Tunisian school of directing and acting, and it may encourage future cultural exchanges across the region.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 4 min read

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Amerigo Vespucci docks in Tunisia for 70‑year diplomatic celebration

The historic Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci has docked in Tunisia, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Italy. The visit was announced on 3 November 2026 and coincides with a cultural‑heritage program that includes training for Tunisian naval cadets and an environmental awareness message. It targets tourists, cadets and maritime enthusiasts.

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

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Omani director joins inaugural World Film Festivals Committee in Rome

Omani director Mohamed Al‑Kindi will take part in the inaugural World Film Festivals Committee conference in Rome, scheduled for 27–30 October 2026. The event gathers around 100 film‑industry figures from 25 countries and aims to strengthen international cinema cooperation, cultural diplomacy and cinema tourism. The participation highlights Omani cinema’s growing presence on the global festival circuit.

Al Siyaha Al Arabia (مجلة السياحة العربية) 4 min read