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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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UAE bans camping on public beaches
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department on Tuesday issued a decision to ban camping on public beaches of the emirate. A…
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Air Arabia launches ‘city check-in’ services in Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of its city check-in services in Abu…
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GCC Railway: Travel by train from Kuwait to Oman via UAE soon
The much-hyped GCC-wide railway is still on track with all Gulf countries building their own networks. In the near future…
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UAE: Emirates begins 6-week recruitment drive
Emirates is now hiring people from 30 cities across the globe until June 2022. In this latest drive, Emirates’ teams…
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Dubai launches new bus route
As Covid-19 numbers have dropped and restrictions have eased, more people have started using public transport. In order to cater…
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Bahrain’s Gulf Air wins at Changi Airline Awards
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, was honoured at Changi Airline Awards ceremony which took place in Singapore, winning the “Connectivity…
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Four Seasons Hotel: A Landmark of the French Riviera
Gulf Insider’s Charlie Cooksey spends a weekend at the breathtaking Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel in Nice, France.…
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Dubai Airport Show to set pace for aviation industry’s growth
Dubai looks set to host the 21st edition of the annual Airport Show that will present solutions to shape the…
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Saudi mandates fingerprint and photo to obtain passports for children
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has stated that fingerprints and photos are considered as a mandatory requirement to issue…
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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, passed away on Friday, May…
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UAE: Air Arabia announces new seasonal route
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the start of its seasonal flights to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, starting from…
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Emirates passengers can soon select seats, buy products in metaverse
Whether selecting a seat, shopping for duty-free products, touring the airport or even exploring hotel rooms, Emirates airline passengers can…
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Dubai’s Emirates and South African Tourism sign MoU to boost tourism
Dubai carrier Emirates and the South African Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism.…
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Abu Dhabi airport witnesses rush in first quarter
Abu Dhabi International Airport handled 2.56 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, a more than four-fold increase from…
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Abu Dhabi: Al Bateen Executive Airport to close down for 2 months
The Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi will be closed for a period of more than two months for…
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Saudi Red Sea Project to open to visitors in 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project will welcome its first visitors in early 2023, Al Arabiya reports. The 28,000 square kilometer…
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Dubai countryside to be developed into tourist spots
Dubai’s countryside will be transformed into key touristic destinations as part of a new integrated development plan. His Highness Sheikh…
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Saudi: Lionel Messi appointed as new tourism ambassador
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced the arrival of Argentine football star Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia to attend…
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Dubai’s Emirates launches premium economy bookings from June 1
Dubai carrier Emirates has unveiled its full premium economy offering and will open the cabin for sale from June 1,…
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Jumeirah Group launches new lounge at Dubai International Airport
Luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group, has launched a new lounge at Dubai International (DXB)’s…
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