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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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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Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ of countries for inbound travel
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have updated the ‘Green List’ of countries for inbound travel into the UAE Capital. Travellers to…
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Bahrain, Saudi launch health e-passport for smooth causeway travel
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have launched a health e-passport for travel between the two countries. The Saudi Cabinet approved the…
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Kuwait: COVID testing and quarantine scrapped for vaccinated arrivals
Kuwait’s Cabinet announced canceling the pre-departure PCR and PCR on arrival requirements as well as quarantine for passengers entering Kuwait…
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UAE airline launches low priced India, Pakistan airfares
Sharjah-based Air Arabia has launched special airfares to over a dozen cities across the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and…
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Checking into The Ritz-Carlton’s Flagship Property at New York’s Central Park
Charlie Cooksey spent a summer getaway in the iconic New York City, staying at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park. Mention The…
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UAE: No negative PCR test required for vaccinated travellers from these countries
As different countries around the globe ease restrictions surrounding Covid-19, vaccinated UAE residents can fly to more than half a…
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Saudi asks residents not to travel to Ukraine
Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Kyiv has urged on Saturday the Saudi citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately. The…
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Bahrain urges residents not to travel to Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Bahraini citizens not to travel to Ukraine at the present time The…
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Saudi: New ePassport launched
Saudi Arabia has launched on Thursday a new electronic passport for Saudi citizens. The new electronic passport was designed with…
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Bahrain passengers to India can now forgo quarantine
India has revised guidelines for international arrivals that include the scrapping of the category of ‘at risk’ countries and recommending…
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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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