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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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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Musk opens Twitter poll on whether to bring back Trump
Elon Musk started a Twitter poll late on Friday asking followers to vote on whether to reinstate former US President…
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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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