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: 13,771 illegals arrested in a week
Around 13,771 violators have been arrested in various regions of the Kingdom within a week. Those arrested included 7,163 violators…
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Dubai Expo 2020 launches exclusive white passport
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched a limited-edition white passport for superfans of the world’s fair, available till 31 March. Visitors…
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Abu Dhabi trials public buses with bike space
Commuters can now travel with their bikes onboard public buses in Abu Dhabi. As a trial run, the local transport…
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UAE: Covid safety rules eased for residents and tourists
Eased Covid safety rules for travelling to the UAE will be applicable to residents and tourists arriving in the country…
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UAE: Ukrainian passport holders can seek visas on arrival
Ukrainian passport holders continue to be eligible for visas on arrival to the UAE. The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Abu Dhabi announces benefits for Golden Visa holders
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) has announced new, exclusive benefits for holders of the Golden Visa in the UAE…
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UAE: Smart gates launched in Ajman to monitor traffic violations
Smart Gates that have been installed in Ajman will help the police monitor traffic violations and crimes. The gates that…
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UAE: Emirates open new check-in facility in Ajman
Emirates is streamlining check-in formalities for its customers in Ajman and the Northern Emirates with the introduction of a new…
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Abu Dhabi-Dubai linked by railway tracks
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are now linked by a direct railway line. Once fully operational in the next few years,…
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Bahrain: Closure of lane on Al Sehla Highway announced
The resurfacing works of Al Sehla Highway necessitate the closure of one lane in both directions at its junction with…
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Dubai: New marine station offers free abra rides to Deira Islands
A new marine station has opened at Deira Islands’ Souk Al Marfa, a waterfront marketplace. Launched under a partnership between…
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Saudi scraps PCR requirements for citizens returning from Ukraine
Saudi Arabia instructed all airlines operating at airports in the Kingdom to exempt all Saudis traveling from Ukraine, and their…
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Few Flydubai flights to Russia cancelled
The Dubai-based carrier Flydubai has cancelled flights to Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don in Russia until March 8. The Emirati carrier continues…
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India extends suspension on international flights
The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended “till further orders”, aviation regulator DGCA said…
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Saudi Embassy warns about flights suspension in Russia
The Saudi Embassy in Moscow warned its nationals that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has announced the temporary suspension…
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India-UAE travel: No PCR test for vaccinated travellers
UAE-bound fully vaccinated passengers from any destination in India don’t require a pre-travel Covid-19 PCR test result. For travel from…
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Abu Dhabi removes Green Pass and EDE scanners
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters committee has approved the removal of EDE scanners and requirements for green pass…
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UAE scraps PCR testing for vaccinated passengers
UAE-bound vaccinated travellers are not required to present a PCR test ahead of their travels. Instead, travellers need to present…
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Emirates will operate more flights between Dubai and Kuwait
Dubai carrier Emirates started operating an extra five flights to and from Kuwait from February 24, with the additional services…
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Kuwait Airways to operate flights to Madrid
Kuwait Airways announces the operation of its scheduled commercial flights to Madrid, Spain, starting from June 11, 2022, with three…
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