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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Kuwait: Flight operations halted due to dust storm
Kuwait announced the temporary suspension of flights at Kuwait International Airport due to a dust storm. A thick orange haze…
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Dubai to Neom: flights to Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city to launch in June
Saudi airline has announced that it will launch weekly flights from NEOM Bay Airport to Dubai in late June, and…
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CAA approves operations of two airline companies
Iran Air and Karun Airlines will soon launch flights to Oman’s airports, after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved their…
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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to 16 countries
Saudi Arabia has announced a fresh travel ban on citizens for 16 countries due to Covid-19 cases in those countries,…
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Saudi Arabia’s first all-female crew takes flight
The first Saudi domestic flight with an all-female crew took off this weekend, on the low-cost airline flyadeal. The majority…
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UAE announces Dh75 hot air balloon ride
A mall in Ras Al Khaimah has launched the emirate’s first-ever hot air balloon ride. The balloon accommodates two adults…
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Saudis require over 6-month validity to travel outside Arab countries
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) emphasized that the validity of the passport of Saudis who intend to travel to…
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UAE bans camping on public beaches
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department on Tuesday issued a decision to ban camping on public beaches of the emirate. A…
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Air Arabia launches ‘city check-in’ services in Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of its city check-in services in Abu…
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GCC Railway: Travel by train from Kuwait to Oman via UAE soon
The much-hyped GCC-wide railway is still on track with all Gulf countries building their own networks. In the near future…
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UAE: Emirates begins 6-week recruitment drive
Emirates is now hiring people from 30 cities across the globe until June 2022. In this latest drive, Emirates’ teams…
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Dubai launches new bus route
As Covid-19 numbers have dropped and restrictions have eased, more people have started using public transport. In order to cater…
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Bahrain’s Gulf Air wins at Changi Airline Awards
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, was honoured at Changi Airline Awards ceremony which took place in Singapore, winning the “Connectivity…
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Four Seasons Hotel: A Landmark of the French Riviera
Gulf Insider’s Charlie Cooksey spends a weekend at the breathtaking Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel in Nice, France.…
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Dubai Airport Show to set pace for aviation industry’s growth
Dubai looks set to host the 21st edition of the annual Airport Show that will present solutions to shape the…
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Saudi mandates fingerprint and photo to obtain passports for children
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has stated that fingerprints and photos are considered as a mandatory requirement to issue…
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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, passed away on Friday, May…
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UAE: Air Arabia announces new seasonal route
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the start of its seasonal flights to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, starting from…
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Emirates passengers can soon select seats, buy products in metaverse
Whether selecting a seat, shopping for duty-free products, touring the airport or even exploring hotel rooms, Emirates airline passengers can…
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Dubai’s Emirates and South African Tourism sign MoU to boost tourism
Dubai carrier Emirates and the South African Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism.…
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