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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The BMW Concept XM – power and luxury beyond all
At Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, BMW M GmbH is presenting an expressive new vehicle concept on the global stage for…
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India: International flights’ resumption from Dec 15 postponed
India has postponed the resumption of international flights from December 15 due to the emergence of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.…
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Saudi: Ban of direct arrivals from 6 countries to be lifted today
The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that starting from one o’clock in the morning of today,…
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Emirates to operate 4 weekly flights to South Africa from Dec 1
Dubai-based airline Emirates will operate passenger flights to a South African city from December 1 to December 31, 2021. The…
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Saudi: Airlines to allow entry of single-dose vaccinated passengers
The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued instructions to all airlines operating in the Kingdom’s airports, regarding…
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India: Latest protocols for travellers
Amid concerns over the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, India has updated its travel protocols for international arrivals. The revised list…
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Validity of iqama, re-entry and visit visas extended in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has started to automatically extend the validity of residence permits (Iqama) and exit and re-entry visas without fees…
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Saudi: Flights to and from 7 African countries banned due to Omicron
Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the suspension of flights coming from and going to seven countries, namely Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar,…
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Saudi Arabia to allow direct entry for all travellers with single jab
Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry from all countries for all people who received one dose of the coronavirus vaccine…
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Oman announces exemptions for travel ban from 7 countries
Omani citizens and residents who have a valid residence permit for Oman are excluded from the travel ban announced earlier…
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COVID: UK, Germany and Italy detect Omicron cases, Israel closes borders
Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday, while nations imposed restrictions on travel…
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Kuwait: Flights from 9 African countries suspended following Omicron discovery
Kuwait has suspended direct flights from nine African countries in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. The suspension…
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Bahrain updates travel entry procedures
The Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs has updated the Red List countries in response to recommendations made by the National Taskforce…
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Saudi, UAE suspend travellers entry, flights from seven countries
Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from seven southern African countries on Friday after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant.…
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India: Scheduled international flights to resume from December 15
India will resume scheduled international flights from December 15, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Friday evening. Scheduled international flights…
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Israel: Arrivals from most African nations banned after discovery of new strain
Israel on Friday imposed a travel ban covering most of Africa after the detection of a new variant of the…
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Bahrain adds 6 countries to red list, bans entry of travellers
Bahrain has suspended flights and entry for travellers from six new countries, including South Africa due to concerns related to…
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Saudi to allow direct entry from countries including India, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia announced allowing direct entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the following countries: India, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam,…
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Saudi: Saudia Airlines resumes flights to Los Angeles and Manchester
Saudia Airlines will start operating its direct and regular flights to Los Angeles in the US and Manchester in the…
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UAE: Rules specified for renting vehicles on hourly basis
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have specified the rules and regulations for renting vehicles by the hour in the UAE Capital.…
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