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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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Riyadh: KKIA launches flights notification service in sign language
The Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), in charge of running and operating Khalid International Airport (KKIA), announced the launch of flights…
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Google Maps Plus Codes now available in MENA
Google Maps Plus Codes tool simply lets people share where they are — even if there isn’t an address. Although…
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Oman: Arrivals in nation shoot up 400% in 2022
The number of people arriving in Oman has shot up by more than 400 percent in February 2022 compared to…
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UAE to allow unvaccinated citizens for overseas-travel
The UAE will allow unvaccinated Emiratis to travel overseas from Saturday, April 16. Citizens must present a negative result from…
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Saudi Arabia introduces camel travel insurance
Saudi Arabia’s Camel Club has introduced travel insurance to cover accidents that take place when transporting camels. The club has…
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Oman Air to announce its offers on official channels
Oman Air confirmed that all competitions and promotions will be announced on its official social media channels and omanair.com website.…
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Dubai hotel occupancy hit 15-year high in March
Hotel occupancy in Dubai reached a 15-year high last month on the back of Expo 2020. Dubai’s hotel industry reported…
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Saudi PIF launches world’s first electric racing boat
Electric Marine Racing Co., or E1 Series, has officially launched the innovative electric racing boat that it announced last year…
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Pakistan: Shabaz Sharif elected as the new Prime Minister
Pakistan’s parliament elected opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister on Monday, after a walkout by lawmakers…
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Shehbaz Sharif submits his nomination to be Pakistan’s next prime minister
Politician Shehbaz Sharif submitted his nomination to be Pakistan’s next prime minister to the legislature on Sunday after incumbent Imran…
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Saudi to launch express transportation between KAIA and Jeddah
Jeddah Transport Company in cooperation with Jeddah Airports Company and the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), will launch on Sunday…
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UAE: Indians warned against defacing their passports with stickers
The Consulate General of India in Dubai has warned all Indian passport holders against allowing any pasting sticker of travel…
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Saudi, Kuwait ambassadors return to Lebanon
The Saudi and Kuwaiti ambassadors to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari and Abdul-Al Sulaiman Al-Qenaei, have returned to Beirut, arriving on Friday…
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Saudi to allow 1 million pilgrims for Hajj 2022
A million pilgrims will be allowed to perform Hajj in 2022, according to Saudi authorities. The numbers attending the annual…
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Emirates to restart flights, ramp up global operations as restrictions ease
Emirates airline has announced it will ramp up its global operations with the restart of services to four destinations, including…
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Air India Express makes changes to hand baggage rules
Air India Express, the National Carrier of India, recently announced a change to it’s hand baggage rule. According to the…
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Saudi: Two Pakistani men arrested on drug charges
Security patrols in the Eastern Province have arrested two Pakistani nationals on drug charges.The two men were detained in connection…
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Qatar amends visa on arrival requirements for select nations
The Ministry of Interior has amended the requirements for visa on arrival for Indian, Iranian and Pakistani nationals. They will…
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Saudi: Custodial mother can now issue passport for her child
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has revealed the mechanism that enables the custodial mother to issue a passport for…
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Bahrain: Gulf hotels group announces new hotel in Georgia
The Gulf Hotels Group, Bahrain’s leading international hospitality provider, is proud to announce its first hotel project in the Republic…
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