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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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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Dubai: Airfares to popular destinations to jump 80% in summer
Airfares from Dubai to popular destinations across the Far East, Europe and South Asia could jump by 80 per cent…
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Saudi: Travel ban to 11 countries still in force
The travel ban for Saudi citizens to 11 countries, including five Arab countries, is still in force, according to the…
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India plans to scrap Air Suvidha system
The Indian authorities are considering scrapping the health screening Air Suvidha system with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the…
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Saudia plane veers off Manila airport runway
A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plane, flying out of Riyadh, veered off the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
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Muscat Airport wins ‘Best Airport Staff Award’ in Middle East
Muscat International Airport has been awarded the “Best Airport Staff Award” in the Middle East, based on the Skytrax Star…
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Flying to London? Heathrow’s luggage mountain grows; airport tells passengers it could be days before they are reunited
Heathrow passengers have been told they may not be reunited with their bags for days as the airport’s enormous luggage…
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Bahrain: Gulf Air starts services to Milan
Bahrain’s National carrier Gulf Air, started its services to Milan. The maiden flight left Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on June…
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Bahrain Airport ranked Best New Airport
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) was named as the World’s Best New Airport at the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards held…
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Saudi: King Fahd Causeway updates travel procedures of Saudis
The King Fahd Causeway Authority (KFCA) has announced that it has updated the travelling procedures for Saudi citizens who are…
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Bahrain urges public to use e-Services available on national portal and app
To have a relaxing summer, the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) reminded citizens and residents of the range of e-Services…
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Saudi: Airlines to compensate in case of loss, damage or delay of luggage
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has imposed a financial compensation on air carriers if they delayed, lost or…
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Saudi offers airlines incentives to operate unprofitable routes
Saudi Arabia is to offer financial incentives to airlines in exchange for operating unprofitable routes. The incentives are available to…
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World’s top 20 expensive cities for expats to live in
ECA International analyses the cost of consumer goods and services in more than 490 locations worldwide. Hong Kong is the…
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Saudi Arabia: New visa scheme to be launched for GCC residents
A new visa regime will be introduced for GCC residents soon, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb said.…
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US to end Covid testing requirement for international air travelers
The Biden administration has finally dropped a Covid-19 testing requirement for travelers entering the country, the White House announced on…
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