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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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Russia Claims the United States Is Putting Pressure on Turkish Airlines to Bar Its Citizens From Flying to Mexico
Russia has accused the United States of putting pressure on Turkish Airlines to refuse its citizens carriage on flights between…
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Fly Jinnah Launches New Flights Connecting Muscat With Islamabad
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights between Muscat and Islamabad in Pakistan,…
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Saudi: Direct KSA to Iraq Flight Routes Announced
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the launch of direct flights from Dammam to Najaf. The decision is…
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Saudi Arabia Starting Direct Flights Between Dammam and Najaf
Saudi Arabia has announced new direct flights between Dammam and the Iraqi city of Al Najaf. The General Authority of…
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Etihad Announces A380 Flights To Paris
Etihad Airways has announced it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from November 1, 2024. The French…
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Dubai To Host ATM 2024, City Has 150,000 Hotel Rooms And Welcomed 17m Tourists Last Year
The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will serve as a pivotal gathering for hospitality stakeholders from May 6…
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Regular Flights Between Saudi Arabia and China to Launch From April 27
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the authorization to commence operating regular flights, for passengers, between the Kingdom…
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Saudi Airports Welcomed 12.5 Million Passengers During Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr
Saudi Arabia’s airports saw more than 12.5 million domestic and international travellers during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, according to the General…
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Hafeet Rail: Work Begins On $3 Billion UAE To Oman Train Network
The UAE and Oman will work together on Hafeet Rail, a $3bn train network from Abu Dhabi to Sohar. Ahmed…
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British Airways Resumes Abu Dhabi to London Flights After 4 Years
Zayed International Airport has welcomed the first British Airways flight to Abu Dhabi as it touched down on Sunday, following a…
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Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Halt of 787 Dreamliner Production, Says Jet Could ‘Drop to the Ground’ From Midair
A Boeing engineer doubled down on his push for the airplane giant to pause production on its troubled 787 Dreamliner…
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Dubai Airports to limit inbound flights for 48 hours
DXB urges passengers not to arrive at the airport unless flights are confirmed Dubai: Dubai International Airports (DXB) announced Friday…
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World’s Best Airport 2024 Revealed: Which Middle East Hub Won Top Prize?
The World Airport Awards 2024 have named the best aviation transport hubs, with major wins for the Middle East. Qatar’s…
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Dubai Airports Will Be ‘Back To Normal’ Within 24 Hours: COO
Dubai Airports will resume normal operations within 24 hours, according to Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports.…
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Dubai’s Emirates Lifts Check-in Suspension for Departures
Emirates has lifted the suspension on check-in for flights departing from Dubai International Airport, a spokesperson confirmed to sources. Customers can now check-in…
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‘We’re Living on Duty Free’ Say Tourists Stranded in Dubai
Tourists stranded in Dubai’s major airports say they are “desperate for food” and are running low on water as floods…
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Flydubai Partially Resumes Flights From Dubai International Airport
Flydubai has partially resumed flights from Dubai International Airport as of 10am on Wednesday, April 17. The company announced in a…
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UAE Rain: Emirates and Etihad Flights Delayed Due To Extreme Weather
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are experiencing delays to flights as heavy rain falls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Due to adverse…
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UAE Issues RED ALERT Weather Warning; Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed, Offices Told To Work From Home Amid Safety Concerns
The UAE has issued a red alert weather warning for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and locations across the country as…
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Dubai Airport Runway Submerged As Heavy Rains Batter UAE
Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, transforming streets into rivers and even submerging a…
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