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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India plans to scrap Air Suvidha system
The Indian authorities are considering scrapping the health screening Air Suvidha system with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the…
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Saudia plane veers off Manila airport runway
A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plane, flying out of Riyadh, veered off the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
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Muscat Airport wins ‘Best Airport Staff Award’ in Middle East
Muscat International Airport has been awarded the “Best Airport Staff Award” in the Middle East, based on the Skytrax Star…
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Flying to London? Heathrow’s luggage mountain grows; airport tells passengers it could be days before they are reunited
Heathrow passengers have been told they may not be reunited with their bags for days as the airport’s enormous luggage…
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Bahrain: Gulf Air starts services to Milan
Bahrain’s National carrier Gulf Air, started its services to Milan. The maiden flight left Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on June…
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Bahrain Airport ranked Best New Airport
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) was named as the World’s Best New Airport at the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards held…
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Saudi: King Fahd Causeway updates travel procedures of Saudis
The King Fahd Causeway Authority (KFCA) has announced that it has updated the travelling procedures for Saudi citizens who are…
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Bahrain urges public to use e-Services available on national portal and app
To have a relaxing summer, the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) reminded citizens and residents of the range of e-Services…
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Saudi: Airlines to compensate in case of loss, damage or delay of luggage
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has imposed a financial compensation on air carriers if they delayed, lost or…
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Saudi offers airlines incentives to operate unprofitable routes
Saudi Arabia is to offer financial incentives to airlines in exchange for operating unprofitable routes. The incentives are available to…
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World’s top 20 expensive cities for expats to live in
ECA International analyses the cost of consumer goods and services in more than 490 locations worldwide. Hong Kong is the…
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Saudi Arabia: New visa scheme to be launched for GCC residents
A new visa regime will be introduced for GCC residents soon, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb said.…
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US to end Covid testing requirement for international air travelers
The Biden administration has finally dropped a Covid-19 testing requirement for travelers entering the country, the White House announced on…
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Dubai receives 5.1 million visitors in first four months
Dubai has welcomed 5.1 million visitors in the first four months of the year, as the emirate continues to position…
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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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