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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Saudi Ministry warns against bogus Hajj operators, online accounts
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned the public against bogus online accounts and Hajj service providers who claim…
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Saudi, EU discuss Schengen visa exemption for Saudis
Saudi officials discussed with their European counterparts the ways of facilitating visa-free entry of Saudi citizens to the Schengen countries.…
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Saudi to introduce new visa scheme for GCC residents
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has revealed that Saudi Arabia will introduce a new visa scheme for the Gulf Cooperation…
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Australian student strip-searched, held in US prison over entry requirement
An Australian traveller was denied entry to the US, cavity searched, sent to prison alongside criminals and subsequently deported 30…
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Philippines approves e-vaccination certificate for Saudis
The Philippine government has approved the e-vaccination certificate in the Tawakkalna application for the Saudis’ entry into the country, the…
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Two flights to operate weekly between Kuwait and Salalah
In preparation for the Khareef season, Kuwait Airways will operate two weekly flights between Kuwait and Salalah, Oman Airports said.…
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Air Arabia flight makes emergency landing due to engine failure
A Bangladesh to Abu Dhabi flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after one of the plane’s…
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Dubai: World’s 7th safest family-friendly vacation spot
Dubai ranks seventh in the world’s safest family-friendly vacation destinations list, according to a report released by the Family Vacation…
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Saudis exempted from Thailand entry visas for 30-day stay
The government of the Kingdom of Thailand has exempted Saudi citizens from entry visas for a 30-day stay, Saudi Arabia’s…
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Indonesia travel
Saudi Arabia has lifted the direct and indirect ban on Saudi citizens from traveling to Indonesia, the Ministry of Interior…
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KLM blocks passengers boarding planes as Amsterdam airport goes into meltdown
The Dutch airline KLM blocked passengers from boarding at least 20 flights late on Saturday afternoon and instead flew empty…
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Bahrain launches ‘Travel Safe’ drive
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched its annual awareness campaign, “Travel Safe”, on various media outlets. It was aimed…
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Saudia Airline: Fastest growing airline in the Middle East
State-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) ranked as the fastest growing airline in the Middle East, the company said in a…
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Oman airports record growth of over 80%
The arrival and departure of international flights through the various airports of the Sultanate of Oman recorded a remarkable growth…
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UAE adventurer travels to space on Blue Origin flight
A UAE-based businessman and adventurer successfully achieved his life-long dream to reach space on Saturday, June 4. Hamish Harding, a…
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Saudi: 3-year ban for not coming back on exit re-entry visa
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) said that the expatriates who left Saudi Arabia with the exit and re-entry visa…
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Sharjah Executive Council mandates training of tourist guides
In an amendment to a previous decision by the Sharjah Executive Council on the regulation of the tour guides profession,…
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Saudi: Visit visa for Umrah within 24 hours
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced on Thursday the launching of electronic service to apply for Umrah…
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Saudi issues guidelines for airlines carrying Hajj pilgrims
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a new circular to all airlines operating to Saudi Arabian airports,…
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Gulf Air launches direct flights to Nice
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its direct flights to Nice on June 2. “On the…
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