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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Saudi instructs air carriers on lifting travel suspension
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued an instruction for air carriers regarding the lifting of the travel…
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Jeddah airport sees chaotic scenes due to overcrowding
The King Abdulaziz International Airport on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes with large numbers of departing passengers coming well before their…
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Dubai airport runway closure causes change in operations
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday posted a note on its Twitter page, citing information from Air India Express,…
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Emirates airline resumes flights to Bali
Emirates airline has resumed flights from Dubai to Bali after a two-year pause amid the global pandemic. Famed for its beautiful…
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Qatar allows GCC citizens to travel using IDs
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced that Qatari and GCC countries citizens can use their ID cards to travel…
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UAE: Emirates announces free Marina Cruise for passengers
UAE carrier Emirates has unveiled new offers for all its customers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its…
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Saudi: SR100 fine for not renewing vehicle registration
The General Directorate of Traffic (Muroor) has confirmed that the penalty for not renewing the vehicle’ registration on time, is…
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UAE allows using state-issued IDs for crossborder travel
Citizens of the UAE can once again travel to GCC countries by using their Emirates ID cards. They are no…
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Eid Al Fitr 2022: Travelling to Dubai? Here are some spots to visit
Eid al-Fitr is a momentous occasion for Muslims worldwide. The special occasion is frequently met with a destination holiday, in…
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Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia to start new route to Bahrain
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will introduce a new service to Manama, the capital of Bahrain, starting May 15,…
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Oman: Spicejet resumes flights from India to Muscat
SpiceJet has resumed its direct flights between Ahmedabad International Airport and Muscat International Airport with 3 flights per week, starting from…
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Kuwait revokes PCR test restrictions on travellers
The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Wednesday decided to revoke all anti-coronavirus vaccination and PCR testing restrictions on incoming travellers. During an…
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Sharjah Airport witnesses 3M+ passengers in Q1
Over three million passengers travelled in the first quarter of 2022 through Sharjah Airport, witnessing an increase of 119.2 per…
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Emirates adds 23 flights facilitating Eid vacations
With Eid Al Fitr approaching, Emirates is adding 23 flights and layering on additional seats between April 28 and May…
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Saudi allows any colour of veil for women’s ID photo
The Agency of the Ministry of Interior for Civil Status has resolved a controversy with regard to the colour of…
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Kuwait: 41,200 domestic workers quit
Kuwait is likely to resume the recruitment of domestic workers, as the sector – and the overall economy – suffers…
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Expanded Dubai road to boost access to Al Qudra lakes and ease traffic flow
A major Dubai road that will more than double traffic capacity and boost access to a series of popular desert attractions…
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Flydubai restarts flights to Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced it is resuming flights to Ha’il and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. This brings the number…
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Saudi Arabia: Amended taxi regulations effective from today
The amended regulations for taxis will come into force today, April 24, the spokesman of the Saudi Public Transport Authority…
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Oman tourism campaign launched in Venice
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism launched a promotional campaign in Venice as part of the participation of the Sultanate…
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