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Latest updates on GCC travel and tourism with enhanced tourist destinations and entry of visitors into the GCC with updates in the aviation sector.
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Saudi Airports Welcomed 12.5 Million Passengers During Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr
Saudi Arabia’s airports saw more than 12.5 million domestic and international travellers during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, according to the General…
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Hafeet Rail: Work Begins On $3 Billion UAE To Oman Train Network
The UAE and Oman will work together on Hafeet Rail, a $3bn train network from Abu Dhabi to Sohar. Ahmed…
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British Airways Resumes Abu Dhabi to London Flights After 4 Years
Zayed International Airport has welcomed the first British Airways flight to Abu Dhabi as it touched down on Sunday, following a…
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Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Halt of 787 Dreamliner Production, Says Jet Could ‘Drop to the Ground’ From Midair
A Boeing engineer doubled down on his push for the airplane giant to pause production on its troubled 787 Dreamliner…
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Dubai Airports to limit inbound flights for 48 hours
DXB urges passengers not to arrive at the airport unless flights are confirmed Dubai: Dubai International Airports (DXB) announced Friday…
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World’s Best Airport 2024 Revealed: Which Middle East Hub Won Top Prize?
The World Airport Awards 2024 have named the best aviation transport hubs, with major wins for the Middle East. Qatar’s…
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Dubai Airports Will Be ‘Back To Normal’ Within 24 Hours: COO
Dubai Airports will resume normal operations within 24 hours, according to Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports.…
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Dubai’s Emirates Lifts Check-in Suspension for Departures
Emirates has lifted the suspension on check-in for flights departing from Dubai International Airport, a spokesperson confirmed to sources. Customers can now check-in…
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‘We’re Living on Duty Free’ Say Tourists Stranded in Dubai
Tourists stranded in Dubai’s major airports say they are “desperate for food” and are running low on water as floods…
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Flydubai Partially Resumes Flights From Dubai International Airport
Flydubai has partially resumed flights from Dubai International Airport as of 10am on Wednesday, April 17. The company announced in a…
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UAE Rain: Emirates and Etihad Flights Delayed Due To Extreme Weather
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are experiencing delays to flights as heavy rain falls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Due to adverse…
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UAE Issues RED ALERT Weather Warning; Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed, Offices Told To Work From Home Amid Safety Concerns
The UAE has issued a red alert weather warning for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and locations across the country as…
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Dubai Airport Runway Submerged As Heavy Rains Batter UAE
Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, transforming streets into rivers and even submerging a…
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Israel Says Readying ‘Imminent’ Attack on Iran as Airlines Cancel Flights to Region
Summary: Middle East braces for Israeli ‘retaliation’ attack on Iran after Israel War Cabinet meets Israeli Air Force says it…
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Air India Temporarily Halts Flights to Tel Aviv
Air India runs four flights each week between New Delhi and the Israeli capital city. Leading Indian airline Air India announced temporary…
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India’s Indigo Expands Flight Services to UAE With Direct Link to Abu Dhabi From Chandigarh
Indian budget airline IndiGo announced expansion in its flight operations to the UAE, with plabs to launch a new daily direct flight to…
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UAE Flights Cancelled, Rerouted After Iran’s Drone, Missile Attack on Israel
UAE-based airlines have cancelled some flights and re-routed others as multiple countries in the region closed their airspaces temporarily. Two Flydubai…
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Jordan ‘Temporarily’ Closes Airspace
The Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority (CARC) has announced that Jordanian airspace will be temporarily closed to all incoming, departing…
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Qatar Airways Adds Kinshasa to Its List of New Destinations
Starting June this year, Qatar Airways added Kinshasa to its list of new destinations to hike flight frequencies and meet…
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CEO’s 6-Year-Old Daughter Gives One Star Review To Etihad, Company Reacts
Mark Ross-Smith, CEO of a Singapore-based company recently took to social media and shared his six-year-old daughter’s review of the…
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