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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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Flydubai Launches 2024 Summer Network: 7 Island Escapes
Flydubai has launched its seasonal summer network, offering passengers an exciting range of beautiful islands to explore from Greece to…
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Kuwait Extends Deadline For Illegal Expats Violating Residency Laws
Kuwait has extended the deadline for illegal expats in the country to either leave the country or update their status.…
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US Fines Emirates €1.6 Million For Flights That Passed Too Low Over Iraq
The Transportation Department said Thursday that it fined Middle Eastern airline Emirates €1.6 million ($1.8m) for flights in regions off-limits…
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BTEA Launches Tourist Passport In Eid Al Adha
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has finalised preparations for the launch of the “Tourist Passport” during Eid Al…
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Video: Qatar Airways Passengers Strip In 100-Degree Heat As Air Conditioning Fails On Tarmac
Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Athens to Doha went to extreme lengths to regulate their body temperatures as…
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Etihad Airways Carried 1.5m Passengers In May, Traffic Up 38% So Far This Year
Etihad Airways airline carried 1.5m passengers in May 2024 and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84 per…
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Saudi Arabia Issues One Million Hajj Visas
Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdel Fattah Mashat said that the number of Hajj visas issued since…
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Gulf Air Connects Bahrain to Rhodes with New Seasonal Flights
Gulf Air has launched its newest seasonal flights to Rhodes, Greece. The airline’s flight to Rhodes was welcomed with a…
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UAE: Airfares Jump 300% For Last-Minute Eid Al Adha Flights, Say Residents
Thought of travelling for the Eid Al Adha break but yet to book flight tickets? Prepare to pay more than thrice the…
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Flight Review: Emirates A380 Business Class From London Heathrow To Dubai
SUMMARY The newer Emirates A380 business class cabins include upgraded leather seats and a stylish new lounge with leather padded…
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Saudi Arabia Launches Self-Driving Air Taxi During Hajj 2024
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of self-driving air taxi trials during the Hajj season. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and…
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‘Private Corridor’: Dubai Airport Sets Up Special Check-in, Immigration Counters For Hajj Pilgrims
A special private corridor has been set up for Haj pilgrims flying out of Dubai for the annual Islamic pilgrimage,…
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Bahrain And Maldives Sign Agreements To Boost Financial Sector Cooperation
The Maldives International Financial Services Authority announced that the Central Bank of Bahrain, the Bahrain Development Bank, and the Bahrain…
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50% Capacity Boost: King Fahad Causeway Authority unveiled Streamlined Processing, Passenger Lounges
The King Fahad Causeway Authority has unveiled a transformative upgrade to its processing areas and passenger lounges, setting the stage…
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Al Mashaaer Train Prepares Over 2,000 Trips To Facilitate Pilgrim Movement
The Al Mashaaer Train plays a crucial role in developing and organizing the transportation of pilgrims between the holy sites,…
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Watch: Hail In Mleiha, Rain In Fujairah, Al Ain, And Ras Al Khaimah
Rain hit the mountainous parts of Fujairah on Sunday afternoon, extending to Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah. Hail was…
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Saudi Arabia Cancels Hajj Permits For Unvaccinated Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the cancellation of Hajj permits for some domestic pilgrims due to…
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Did You Know Emirates Has A Special Lounge For Unaccompanied Minors At Its Dubai Hub?
Dubai International Airport, a major hub for global travel, boasts several luxurious lounges across its terminals. Emirates aims to provide…
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The Worlds 20 Best Passports – Singapore Remains the World’s Most Powerful, Japan Is Second, While the Next 18 Are All European
With a 91.15 passport score, Singapore has the most powerful passport, enabling facilitated movement for over 5.6 million people in…
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UAE Announces Plan To Provide 6,000 Rest Stations For Delivery Workers During Midday Break
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced plans to provide 6,000 rest stations for delivery service workers…
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