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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Oman: Guidelines for travelers updated
The Sultanate of Oman has updated its travel guidelines for people arriving and departing from the country. Arriving in Oman:…
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Bahrain: BIC to showcase Formula One car at MODA Mall
The Formula One car has been touring the Bahrain and will make a premium stop at MODA Mall on 11…
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Kuwait allows use of same PCR test for round trips
Kuwait’s civil authorities have allowed the use of the same PCR testing document for leaving and returning to the country.…
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Saudi: February 10 declared as ‘Arabian Leopard Day’
Saudi Arabia has declared Feb. 10 as “Arabian Leopard Day” in a bid to raise awareness of the endangered big…
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Bahrain: PCR required to travel via King Fahd Causeway
Passengers travelling via King Fahd Causeway were urged to comply with mandatory precautionary measures set to combat COVID-19. Travellers have to…
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Philippines to allow foreign travelers after 2 years of COVID restriction
The Philippines lifted a nearly 2-year ban on foreign travelers Thursday in a lifesaving boost for its tourism and related…
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Saudi: New testing rules for travelers to the Kingdom
New COVID-19 testing procedures came into effect in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, requiring travelers to take a rapid antigen test…
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Saudi: Oman Air moves to new terminal at King Abdulaziz
Oman Air celebrated the transfer of all of its operations to the new Terminal 1 at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International…
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UAE: Emirates announces 25% discount on select routes
Dubai’s Emirates Airline has announced a unique Valentine’s Day offer. UAE travellers can get 25% off when they travel with…
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Saudi: Booster shot mandatory for citizens travelling abroad
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued a circular to all airlines operating in the airports of the Kingdom…
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Saudi Arabia: 13,279 illegals arrested in a week
13,279 violators have been arrested in various regions of the Kingdom within a week. Those arrested included 6,712 violators of…
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UAE-India: Kerala revises quarantine rules for international travellers
Kerala has eased several Covid-19 restrictions for international passengers. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and other international passengers need to undergo quarantine…
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UAE to resume travel to African countries from February 6
UAE authorities announced the removal of travel curbs to 12 African countries for fully vaccinated citizens from Sunday, February 6.…
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Emirates to restart Dubai-Casablanca flights
UAE carrier Emirates has confirmed that it will restart passenger services between Dubai and Casablanca from Tuesday, February 8. Emirates…
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UAE: Travel ban for vaccinated citizens lifted
UAE citizens can now travel to all countries where travel had previously been restricted, including 12 African countries. The travel…
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Bahrain: 100,000 cases; 14 deaths due to Omicron since January 2022
Bahrain reports 100,000 Omicron cases and 14 cases since January 2022. 787 people passed away out of 112,000 positive cases,…
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Saudi: New travel restrictions announced
Saudi Arabia announced new travel restrictions on Thursday that will enter into force on February 9, 2022. All Saudi citizens…
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Entry procedures for Bahrain updated
The Civil Aviation Affairs announced that the entry procedures for the Kingdom of Bahrain will be updated via Bahrain International…
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UAE: Daily Emirates flights to Nigeria to resume from Feb 5
Emirates airlines is all set to restart flights from Dubai to Nigeria starting February 5. The airline will operate daily…
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Oman extends entry guidelines for travellers
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has extended until further notice, several guidelines issued on 26th December 2021, regarding rules to…
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