Arab News 19 September, 2004 Jeddah-based Adventure Tourism, reportedly the first inbound tour operator in Saudi Arabia owned by Thamer Khiary, has drawn up a plan to expand its operations. Established in October 2003, the organization offers a wide range of adventure trips under the guidance of a team of experts for the corporate sector, educational institutions and local residents. "We're affiliated with a number of prestigious organizations and companies, including Jeddah Hilton, Blue Reef Divers, Jeddah 4x4 Club and Toyota," Sami Khiary said on behalf of the Thamer M.A. Khiary Est. It is equipped with Land Cruisers and quad bikes. In addition, it has an outdoor shop that offers enthusiasts a myriad of outdoor products, from camping gears to specialty equipment. "We've so far organized 26 trips, from readymade to tailor-made activities," Khiary said, adding that recently it handled a rally for Abdullah Bakhashab held in Bahra during the summer festival. "Our experts also handled a teambuilding activity for Unilever in which logistics of the whole event, from safety measures to team building, were provided," he said. |