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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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Saudi Arabia Aims To Be Among Top 10 Global Destinations In 2024
Saudi Arabia aims to be among the top 10 global tourist destinations this year, with a national tourism strategy aiming…
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Eid Al Fitr 2024: Visa-free Countries For UAE Residents Revealed
UAE residents can expect a long holiday on account of Eid Al Fitr which is expected to fall on Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia Announces Record High Air Traffic
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) revealed record air traffic in Saudi Arabia in 2023, with numbers higher than pre-pandemic…
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Dubai Welcomes Visitors With Limited Edition Ramadan Passport Stamp
Dubai is welcoming visitors to the city with a special Ramadan passport stamp in travel documents. The General Directorate of…
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Proving The World That It’s Not a Pipe Dream, The Newest Video Showcases the Mammoth Scale and Construction Pace of Saudi Crown Prince MBS’ Ultra-Ambitious Project, ‘The Line’.
Saudi Arabia’s megaproject The Line is insanely ambitious which is reason enough to inspire disbelief. Thankfully, the larger-than-life development comes…
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eVTOL Firm FlyNow Targets 2025 E-copter Test Flights In Saudi, UAE
Making flying taxis affordable, efficient and scalable is the goal of an Austrian company called FlyNow, which just a few…
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Schengen Visa Exemption Figures in GCC – EU Talks in Brussels
The topic of giving exemption for the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states from the regime of Schengen…
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Woman Afraid of Flying Plunges to Her Death in Paraglider Accident
A woman who was trying to conquer her fear of flying has died in a paragliding accident. Daniela Barrios, a…
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Trust In Flying Still High, But Passengers Take More Precautions
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the panel blow out of a Boeing 737 MAX operated…
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Bahrain: Tourism Minister Unveils Manama Gulf Tourism Capital’s Identity
Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, the Minister of Tourism, unveiled the identity of “Manama the Capital of Gulf Tourism for…
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Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Unlicenced Airport Rides, Imposes SAR5,000 Fine
Saudi Arabia has announced the imposition of SAR5,000 for passenger services by unlicensed vehicles. The Saudi General Transport Authority also…
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India’s New Domestic Airline Fly91 to Launch Commercial Operations
Fly91, India‘s newest domestic airline, will begin commercial passenger flights starting March 18 to connect several Indian cities, according to Minister…
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Germany: 10-Year-Old Kids Denied Drinking Water In Class Because Of Three Muslims Observing Ramadan
Twenty-four children were told they could not drink water at a school in Germany because three other students in the…
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UAE-India Flights: Airline Announces Cheaper Tickets In New Fare Categories
Air India Express passengers will have the option to save on flight tickets by travelling light. Budget carrier Air India…
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Saudi: First Flights of Ramadan Umrah Pilgrims Land in Jeddah
The first flights carrying foreign Muslim pilgrims have arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah ahead of performing Umrah or…
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GCC Eyes Schengen Visa Waiver for Citizens
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is making efforts to get citizens of its state members exempted from the Schengen visa,…
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UAE: Passenger Tests Positive for Measles on Abu Dhabi-Dublin Flight; Alert Issued
A passenger travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on an Etihad Airways flight has tested positive for measles. The Abu…
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Dubai-Manila Flights: 23 kg Extra Baggage Allowance Announced in New Ramadan Promotion
Travellers flying to Manila from Dubai can get an extra baggage allowance during the holy month of Ramadan, Philippine Airlines…
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Dubai To Abu Dhabi ‘Flying Taxi’ Commutes In Just 30 Minutes To Take Off Next Year
Dubai to Abu Dhabi “flying taxi” commutes could travel between UAE landmarks Atlantis The Palm and Marina Mall next year,…
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New Air Arabia City Check-in Facility Opened
Air Arabia has recently opened its newest city check-in facility in Dubai. The facility is located at City Centre Al…
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