Travel
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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WhatsApp launches ‘Message Yourself’ tool
There’s nothing more annoying than heading to the supermarket only to find that you’ve forgotten your list. But the days…
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Lebanon: Cholera outbreak detected at nursing home
Fourteen elderly residents of a nursing home in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli were taken to hospital on Sunday after contracting…
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Oman: SalamAir launches direct flight to Bangkok
To strengthen and enhance air connectivity with one of the Sultanate’s favorite destinations, Oman’s value-for-money airline SalamAir has announced the…
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Saudi national team footballer refutes Rolls-Royce prize rumors
One of Saudi Arabia’s national team footballers refuted rumors circulating that each player was rewarded a Rolls-Royce for beating Argentina…
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Dr Michael Mosley: The simple steps I’m taking to help ward off cancer
As anyone who has seen a friend or loved one die from cancer knows, it can be a terrible disease.…
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Amazon to shut down food-delivery business in India
Amazon Inc (AMZN.O) will shut down a food-delivery business it was testing in India, the e-commerce giant said on Friday,…
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Iranian fan sobs and crowd boos as players sing their national anthem
An Iranian football fan was pictured in floods of tears on Friday as his country’s national anthem was booed and…
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Twitter to introduce gold, grey and blue ticks for verification system
Twitter’s system of verification has taken another twist after new owner Elon Musk said different coloured check marks will be…
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Bitcoin expected to hit $1m despite FTX implosion
A prominent investor is standing by her bold prediction that bitcoin will reach $US1 million by 2030, despite the deepening…
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Emirates issues guidelines for travellers carrying electronic devices
Emirates Airline has asked passengers not to carry more than 15 electronic devices, and to package them properly. It said…
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Emirates to add seasonal direct flight to Colombo
Emirates will add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from December 1. The additional service, operating…
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Bidease expands its operations to Dubai
We are pleased to announce that Bidease has opened a new office in Dubai, United ArabEmirates. The aim is to…
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Multiple projects displayed at Cityscape Bahrain 2022
Prominent real estate projects worth millions of Bahraini dinars are on display at the first Cityscape Bahrain 2022 at the…
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UAE makes surname mandatory on passports for travel
The UAE has issued a new directive making it mandatory for passengers travelling to and from the Emirates to have…
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LuLu Super Friday deals promises up to 75% discount
LuLu Hypermarket shoppers can get the very best deals in town as their favourite supermarket is gearing up for the…
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Nasa capsule reaches moon, last big step before lunar orbit
Nasa’s Orion capsule reached the moon on Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its…
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India cancels Air Suvidha forms for international travellers
India on Monday announced it would discontinue the self-declaration of Covid-19 vaccination through its Air Suvidha portal from today. The…
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UAE: Air India Express announces new rule for passengers
In a notice circulated to all travel agents in the UAE, Air India Express has announced that guests travelling to…
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Saudi reveals must-follow health measures before travelling to World Cup
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has revealed the preventive health measures people must follow before travelling to Qatar…
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World Cup paid-for supporters scheme ‘cancels fans daily allowance’
Fans who have gone to the World Cup in Qatar as part of a controversial Fan Leader Network scheme have…
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