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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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Flydubai unveils special Argentina livery ahead of World Cup shuttle
Dubai-based budget carrier flydubai has unveiled a special livery on two of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as…
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Dubai’s Emirates to air all FIFA World Cup matches live in the air
Dubai carrier Emirates has said that it would air all FIFA World Cup matches live, including the final on December…
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Twitter employees start resigning after Musk’s ultimatum
Hundreds of Twitter employees are estimated to be leaving the beleaguered social media company following an ultimatum from new owner…
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Amazon says job cuts have started and will go on into 2023
Amazon has confirmed that job cuts, which had been widely predicted, have commenced at the company amid a “challenging economy”.…
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UAE: Emirates issues alert as peak travel begins tomorrow
With a busy travel period set to start tomorrow, Emirates airline urged passengers to head to the airport up to…
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UAE: Same day return on shuttle flight less costly than staying on in Doha
Still undecided on which matches to fly out for during the FIFA World Cup? Don’t leave the decision until the…
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Twitter to introduce long tweets soon
Twitter’s character limit has always been regarded as part of its charm — or a drawback — depending on the…
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Anyone can unlock your android without the password
Your phone’s lock screen is supposed to be a safeguard against the world (and accidental unlocks in your pocket). When…
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Bahrain to host nine-day “Manama Cinema” at Manama Souq
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced plans to host the “Manama Cinema” event at the Manama Souq for…
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Star-studded line-up for global citizen forum’s fundraiser gala in support of UNHCR
The Global Citizen Forum’s Human Metamorphosis Annual Summit 2022 in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) takes…
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WestJet’s Dubai to Calgary flights cleared for take-off
anadian airline WestJet has been granted landing slots at Dubai International Airport for next year’s summer travel season, opening up…
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Amazon’s new warehouse robot could one day replace humans
Amazon.com has developed a robot capable of identifying and handling individual items, a milestone in the e-commerce giant’s efforts to…
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Jeff Bezos says he will give away the majority of his $124 billion fortune
While he still has not signed the Giving Pledge, like many of the world’s richest people, Jeff Bezos says he…
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Zomato to discontinue food ordering service in UAE from November 24
With Zomato renewing its focus on restaurant discovery and dining out, it won’t be possible for residents to order food…
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Elon Musk says BTC ‘will make it’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin starts a new week on shaky ground after its lowest weekly close in two years. The largest cryptocurrency considerably weakened after…
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How a mass lockdown at the world’s biggest iPhone factory is India’s big chance to beat out China as Apple’s favorite supplier
Late last month, videos began circulating on the internet that showed thousands of people hauling suitcases along the city streets and highways…
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Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations
A wave of new paid blue tick accounts impersonating influential individuals and brands has led to chaos and confusion on…
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Vistara launches direct flights between Mumbai and Muscat from 12 December
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced non-stop flights between…
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Emirates flight returns to Athens after takeoff following ‘security alert’
A New York-bound Emirates flight carrying nearly 250 people was Thursday forced to return to Athens shortly after takeoff following…
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Video games may be beneficial for the developing brain
Video games are often maligned by parents and the media, but a recently published study of 2,217 nine- and ten-year-olds found that…
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