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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Dubai: New marine station offers free abra rides to Deira Islands
A new marine station has opened at Deira Islands’ Souk Al Marfa, a waterfront marketplace. Launched under a partnership between…
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Saudi scraps PCR requirements for citizens returning from Ukraine
Saudi Arabia instructed all airlines operating at airports in the Kingdom to exempt all Saudis traveling from Ukraine, and their…
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Few Flydubai flights to Russia cancelled
The Dubai-based carrier Flydubai has cancelled flights to Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don in Russia until March 8. The Emirati carrier continues…
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India extends suspension on international flights
The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended “till further orders”, aviation regulator DGCA said…
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Saudi Embassy warns about flights suspension in Russia
The Saudi Embassy in Moscow warned its nationals that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has announced the temporary suspension…
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India-UAE travel: No PCR test for vaccinated travellers
UAE-bound fully vaccinated passengers from any destination in India don’t require a pre-travel Covid-19 PCR test result. For travel from…
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Abu Dhabi removes Green Pass and EDE scanners
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters committee has approved the removal of EDE scanners and requirements for green pass…
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UAE scraps PCR testing for vaccinated passengers
UAE-bound vaccinated travellers are not required to present a PCR test ahead of their travels. Instead, travellers need to present…
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Emirates will operate more flights between Dubai and Kuwait
Dubai carrier Emirates started operating an extra five flights to and from Kuwait from February 24, with the additional services…
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Kuwait Airways to operate flights to Madrid
Kuwait Airways announces the operation of its scheduled commercial flights to Madrid, Spain, starting from June 11, 2022, with three…
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Saudi: Riyadh Metro said to be in final stages
Saudi officials have said that Riyadh Metro is in its final stages, and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)…
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Qatar revises PCR test rules; updates red list
Incoming vaccinated Qatari citizens and residents are not required to conduct a pre-departure PCR test before travelling, provided that the…
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Saudi: Passengers to disclose cash and jewellery at airports
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to all airlines operating in Saudi airports regarding the…
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Bahrain: Causeway updates list of COVID-19 jabs to enter Saudi Arabia
The King Fahd Causeway announced an updated list of COVID-19 jabs yesterday for crossing the Causeway. Accordingly, those who received…
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Saudi puts special Founding Day stamps on travellers’ passports
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, launched a special stamp that illustrates the visual identity…
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UAE temporarily suspends flights to Ukraine
UAE airlines have temporarily suspended flights to Ukraine temporarily after Russia launched an attack on the East European country on…
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Gulf Air announces launch of flights to many European cities
Gulf Air has announced the addition of four new boutique destinations to its global network with flights to two destinations…
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UAE: Another Dubai airport to reopen in May
Dubai will reopen its second airport, Al Maktoum International, in May to scheduled, commercial passenger flights for the first time…
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Pakistan drops PCR test for vaccinated travellers
Pakistan has announced that it would abolish the Covid-19 PCR test requirement for vaccinated travellers from the UAE and other…
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Gulf Air offers discounts on Saudi-Bahrain flights
In celebration of the Saudi Founding Day, Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, announced a reduction of its fares by 22%…
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