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: New summer routes announced by Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal twice-per-week service to Crete, Greece, starting June 15. The flights are set to be…
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Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait see drop in remittances by Filipino expats
According to statistics based on data from the Central Bank of the Philippines, remittances of Filipino workers from the Gulf…
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Dubai International retains title of World’s Busiest Airport
Dubai International airport (DXB) continues to be the world’s busiest airport by international passenger numbers for the eighth consecutive year…
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Oman: Water taxis to be introduced for improved coastal area connectivity
People in Oman looking to travel to other parts of the country will soon be provided with more options, like…
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Saudi visitors get Riyadh Season welcome stamps
Visitors to Saudi Arabia are getting Riyadh Season welcome stamps on their passports when they arrive through King Khalid International…
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Saudi Arabia issues new vehicle plates with distinctive logo
The General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) has announced the activation of the service of issuing vehicle plates with a distinctive…
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Oman to introduce tolls on some roads
Motorists in Oman will soon need to start paying tolls for using some of the roads in the country, says…
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Gulf Air, Al Dana Amphitheatre and Bahrain Tourism launch event packages
Gulf Air, Al Dana Amphitheatre and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority announced packages for visitors to enjoy the upcoming…
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Kuwait: Airport revises vaccination guidelines for travellers
Kuwait’s airport opens today for people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 for the first time in two years…
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Oman: Domestic flights see spike in passengers
The Oman Sultanate’s airports witnessed a growth of 100.8 per cent in the total number of passengers on domestic flights…
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UAE-India: No PCR test for fully vaccinated passengers
Passengers who have taken both the doses of Covid-19 vaccination in India are exempted from taking RT-PCR tests prior to…
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Bahrain: No PCR test to enter via King Fahd Causeway
The Kingdom of Bahrain has updated the entry procedures, effective 20th February 2022, via King Fahd Causeway, stating that all…
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International air travels start increasing in numbers as restrictions ease
The International Air Transport Association (lata) has reported a sharp 11-percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks…
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Saudi Arabia destroys explosives-laden Houthi boat in Red Sea
The Arab Coalition destroyed an explosives-laden boat launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis in the south of the Red Sea. The…
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Kuwait scraps PCR tests for vaccinated travellers
Kuwait has announced new travel regulations in light of the recent COVID 19 pandemic scenario all around the world. These…
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Bahrain: No PCR test, quarantine required for arriving travellers
Based on recommendations made by the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) announced…
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Saudi Tourism deal with Emirates to boost flights from 120 cities
The Saudi Tourism Authority has signed a deal with Emirates Airline to increase flights and boost visits to its tourist…
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Bahrain: Tourism events to be launched in March
A series of regional and international tourism and entertainment events and activities will be launched by the Bahrain Tourism and…
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Saudi: Test runs of Makkah public transport buses launched
The trial phase for a public transport bus project in Makkah was launched on Tuesday by the Royal Commission for…
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Madina, Dubai make it to the top 5 safest cities for female travellers
According to a study by InsureMyTrip, Saudi city Madina was found to be the safest city for solo female travellers…
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