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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Kuwaiti Passport Offers Visa-Free Travel to 50 Countries: Report
Kuwaiti passport holders are able to travel visa-free to 50 countries around the world, according to a report in the Arabic daily…
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Address Boulevard Dubai: The Perfect Balance for a Business or Holiday Stay
Recently, I was on a business trip in Dubai and decided life was far too short not to have a…
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Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Receives 5 Planes as Part of $8.5bn Airbus Order
Saudi Arabia’s flynas airline has announced the delivery of five A320neo aircraft to increase its all-Airbus fleet to 56 airplanes, reflecting a…
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70 Flights Cancelled as Typhoon Koinu Grinds Towards Southern Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu grinded towards southern Taiwan on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and winds and causing the cancellation of 70 domestic flights. The…
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Saudi Arabia Launches Hot Air Balloon Flights in AlUla
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a new, year-round hot air balloon flight service in AlUla. The stunning AlUla region,…
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Bahrain Court Orders Airline To Pay Compensation For Flight Cancellation
Bahrain’s High Appeals Court has ordered an airline company to compensate three passengers with BD2,132 each for the cancellation and…
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BTEA Welcomes Inaugural Charter Flight From Slovakia
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in partnership with “Visit Bahrain,” has welcomed the inaugural charter flight carrying tourists…
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Etihad Announces Massive Expansion With New Destinations and Increased Flights
Etihad Airways has announced a massive expansion with new routes and increased frequency to key destinations. The national carrier of the…
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Major Indian Airline Announces Non-stop Flights Between Kochi and Doha From Oct 23
As part of expanding its connectivity, the Tata Group-owned Air India has announced non-stop flights between Kochi and Doha in…
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Saudi: King Abdulaziz Public Library Translates Over 100 Books From 12 International Languages
Translation from various international languages was a strategic goal of the King Abdulaziz Public Library (KAPL) in Riyadh. Dozens of…
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Bahrain: Batelco Delivers iPhone 15 to First Customer by Red Bull Wingsuit Flyers
Batelco, launched the iPhone 15 at an event in collaboration with the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The event took place…
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Saudi Arabia’s Flag Carrier Teases a ‘New Era’ For the Airline After Wiping Branding From Social Media Accounts
The flag carrier airline of Saudi Arabia has wiped its branding from its social media accounts and is now teasing…
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UAE To Triple Air Cargo and Increase Flights to the Philippines
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its counterpart in the Philippines. The MoU aims to…
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Gulf Residents Can Soon Travel To GCC Countries On A Single Visa: Reports
Residents of Gulf countries may soon be permitted to travel freely within the GCC on a single visa. This is…
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Dubai Flying Taxis To Slash DXB Airport to Palm Jumeirah Journey Time to 6 Minutes
Dubai will have high-speed flying taxis in the city by 2026, according to an air mobility expert. When introduced, flying…
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Saudia Resumes Services to Canada in December 2023; Restarts Jeddah-Toronto Route
After a hiatus since September 2018, Saudia is set to re-establish its presence in Canada starting from December 2023. The…
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Qatar Airways Is Adding 18 New Airports to Its Network
Qatar Airways plans to expand its flight schedule across U.S. airports and has its sights set on reaching 250 destinations worldwide,…
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Saudi Arabia and China Announce New Airline Routes
Saudi Arabia and China will introduce new air routes as nations boost tourism and trade. The Saudi Air Connectivity Program…
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Oman’s SalamAir Suspends Flights to India From Oct 1
SalamAir, the Oman-based low-cost airline, has suspended its services to India from October 1. The airline, which currently operates services…
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Oman Air Announces 20% Flight Sale
Oman Air has announced the launch of its latest Global Sale campaign, offering discounts of up to 20 per cent on…
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