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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Abu Dhabi airport witnesses rush in first quarter
Abu Dhabi International Airport handled 2.56 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, a more than four-fold increase from…
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Abu Dhabi: Al Bateen Executive Airport to close down for 2 months
The Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi will be closed for a period of more than two months for…
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Saudi Red Sea Project to open to visitors in 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project will welcome its first visitors in early 2023, Al Arabiya reports. The 28,000 square kilometer…
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Dubai countryside to be developed into tourist spots
Dubai’s countryside will be transformed into key touristic destinations as part of a new integrated development plan. His Highness Sheikh…
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Saudi: Lionel Messi appointed as new tourism ambassador
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced the arrival of Argentine football star Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia to attend…
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Dubai’s Emirates launches premium economy bookings from June 1
Dubai carrier Emirates has unveiled its full premium economy offering and will open the cabin for sale from June 1,…
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Jumeirah Group launches new lounge at Dubai International Airport
Luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group, has launched a new lounge at Dubai International (DXB)’s…
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Global air travel recovery continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released international passenger data for March, demonstrating the continuing recovery of air travel…
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Saudi announces passport requirements for travellers
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), in a recent statement, has said that there are 6 passport requirements that a…
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Dubai: Discover Europe travel summit kicks off
Austria, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland are making a successful return to Dubai with more than 4,000 pre-scheduled meetings taking place…
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Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways performs 42 ecoflights
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has operated 42 flights over a five-day period to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures…
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Flydubai to operate flights to selected destinations from DWC
Dubai carrier flydubai will operate flights to selected destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) from May 9 to June 22,…
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Emirates reveals Dubai’s new architectural icon
Emirates has revealed a new custom A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s newest architectural icon and centre for pioneering concepts and…
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Saudi instructs air carriers on lifting travel suspension
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued an instruction for air carriers regarding the lifting of the travel…
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Jeddah airport sees chaotic scenes due to overcrowding
The King Abdulaziz International Airport on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes with large numbers of departing passengers coming well before their…
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Dubai airport runway closure causes change in operations
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday posted a note on its Twitter page, citing information from Air India Express,…
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Emirates airline resumes flights to Bali
Emirates airline has resumed flights from Dubai to Bali after a two-year pause amid the global pandemic. Famed for its beautiful…
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Qatar allows GCC citizens to travel using IDs
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced that Qatari and GCC countries citizens can use their ID cards to travel…
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UAE: Emirates announces free Marina Cruise for passengers
UAE carrier Emirates has unveiled new offers for all its customers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its…
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Saudi: SR100 fine for not renewing vehicle registration
The General Directorate of Traffic (Muroor) has confirmed that the penalty for not renewing the vehicle’ registration on time, is…
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