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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UAE-Oman land borders to open from September 1
Travellers from Oman can drive to the UAE via the land borders between the two countries starting tomorrow, September 1.…
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How does remote working impact the travel sector?
Gulf Insider talks to Adnan Gilitwala, Director of Dadabhai Travel, on the rise of remote working and its impact on…
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Abu Dhabi expands ‘Green List’ countries from tomorrow
The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi has issued the updated ‘Green List’ for travel to Abu Dhabi that…
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India extends international flight ban until September 30
The Indian civil aviation regulator on Sunday extended the ban on international passenger flights until September 30. The ban is…
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UAE opens tourist visas to vaccinated people from all countries
Starting 30th August, application for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries, provided they are fully vaccinated…
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Saudia Airline to ban unvaccinated travellers on domestic flights from Sept 1
National carrier, Saudia Airlines, will be banning all unvaccinated passengers from domestic flights starting September 1st. Only passengers who have…
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Bahrain: New travel entry procedures for students
The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has updated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s entry procedures at Bahrain International Airport, following approval by…
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Saudia to increase domestic flights seating capacity by 52%
Saudi Arabian Airlines will allow full passenger seating capacity on domestic flights as of September after obtaining the approval of…
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UAE: Rapid PCR test must for Pakistan passengers from Aug 27
Passengers travelling from Pakistan and transiting through Dubai will have to take a rapid PCR test before departure, effective August…
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UAE: Register on ICA platform 5 days before flight, says Etihad
Passengers travelling to Abu Dhabi on or before August 27 must register on the ICA platform as early as possible,…
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UAE: Expired visas of Dubai residents extended until November 9
Dubai has extended the expiry date of Dubai-issued UAE resident visas which have expired or will expire between April 20, 2021…
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UAE: Green list for travel to Abu Dhabi updated
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated ‘Green List’ for travel…
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UAE: IndiGo cancels flights until August 24
Indian carrier IndiGo has announced the cancellation of UAE-bound flights until August 24 due to operational issues. According to industry…
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Saudi Arabia: Tawakkalna, IATA apps link to facilitate international travel
The Tawakkalna health passport links with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) app to facilitate travel procedures for international passengers.…
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UAE: Visa on arrival for passengers from 70 countries
Travellers from 70 countries can get their visas on arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport. Passengers can head straight to the…
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UAE: Six countries to be removed from Abu Dhabi green list
Abu Dhabi will remove six countries from its green list starting Wednesday, August 18. The countries to be removed, according…
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Gulf Air extends IATA Travel Pass Trial to Dubai, Frankfurt, Paris flights
Gulf Air has extended the IATA Travel Pass trial to include more routes after the initial kick-off on flights from…
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Abu Dhabi announces new travel guidelines from Sunday
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated travel procedures for UAE citizens and residents as well as visitors…
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UAE: Expired visas of some residents extend until December 9
Some expats in Dubai whose residency visas expired while they were stranded abroad amid the COVID-19 travel restrictions, have been…
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Dubai airport sees 40% drop in passenger traffic in 2021
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, saw about 40% less passenger traffic in the first half…
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