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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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Gulf Air to Resume Bahrain-Iraq Flights
Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, announced the reinstatement of its flights between Bahrain and Iraq. Gulf Air Group Chairman H.E.…
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Dubai Embarks on World’s Largest Airport Project at Al Maktoum International
Dubai on Sunday approved designs for a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport and began construction at a cost of…
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PIA To Resume Flight Between Dubai and Skardu
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to resume its seasonal flights between Dubai and Sakardu — a scenic snow-capped valley…
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Honduras Exempts Saudis From Visa Requirements
The Honduran government has announced a visa exemption for Saudi citizens wishing to visit the republic for various purposes.This announcement…
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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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