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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Heathrow Airport in ‘total chaos’ as thousands hit by flight cancellations
Airline passengers hit out at the “total chaos” at Heathrow on Thursday morning after the airport ordered flights to be…
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Kuwait plans new rules to control visit visas
The interior ministry has received instructions from the Cabinet to wait for a new plan to grant residencies in Kuwait.…
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Dubai most expensive in GCC for expats, 2022
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Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre ranked among world’s top tourist attractions
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has acquired a leading reputation as one of the top tourism attractions in…
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UAE: Hotel rates double for 4-day weekend during Eid Al Adha 2022
Staycation prices during the long weekend for Eid have been increasing exponentially, according to industry sources. “The prices are rocketing…
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Bahrain witnesses 984% growth in tourists arrival in first quarter
The number of tourists arriving in Bahrain has grown by 984% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the…
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Saudis may soon have visa-free entry to Schengen countries
A meeting of the Group on Technical Dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the European Union discussed here on Monday the…
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Kuwait suspends issue of visit visas
Kuwait has stopped issuing visit visas, including family and tourist visas, starting Monday, June 27, 2022, and until further notice,…
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Dubai to drop fees imposed on airline and travel agencies
The Dubai Crown Prince has issued a decision, cancelling fees imposed on airline and travel agencies. The fee cancellation is…
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UAE: No visas required for citizens for UK travel from 2023
UAE citizens will no longer require a visa prior to travel to the United Kingdom from next year, said Mansoor…
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Air Canada admits passengers were rounded up and hauled off flight by armed police by ‘MISTAKE’ in heavy-handed crackdown over mask rules
An airline which ejected at least 25 passengers from a Heathrow-bound plane without telling them why has admitted that some…
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Heathrow terminal is swamped by sea of loose luggage at arrivals
HEATHROW airport has descended into chaos with suitcases abandoned across terminals while fuming passengers have been forced to miss flight…
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Saudi Embassy updates travel procedures to Thailand
The Saudi Embassy in Bangkok has announced that it has updated the travelling procedure to Thailand for citizens. The embassy…
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Indian MP calls for urgent action over ‘unprecedented’ rise in airfares from Gulf region
An Indian politician from Kerala state has written an ‘urgent’ letter of appeal to the Union Minister of Civil Aviation…
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India to soon roll out e-passports for citizens
The Passport Seva Programme (PSP) will be embarking on an upgraded version, PSP V2.0, to ensure a digital ecosystem among…
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UAE: Emirates’ first passenger flight to Tel Aviv takes off
Dubai-based carrier Emirates took off to Tel Aviv on June 23, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Israel. Emirates…
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UAE: Etihad Rail passenger station to connect 11 regions
The Etihad Rail passenger trains will connect 11 cities and regions in the UAE from Al Sila to Fujairah, including…
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15 items prohibited to be carried when traveling to perform Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed in a statement thatt 15 items are prohibited for pilgrims to carry…
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Saudi: Wizz Air launches new flights to UAE, Europe
Budget airline Wizz Air will launch new routes from Saudi Arabia’s Dammam to the United Arab Emirates and key European…
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Hajj 2022: Emirates to increase flights to Medina and Jeddah
Emirates Airline announced an increase in daily flights to Jeddah and Medina to support the large number of Hajj pilgrims…
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