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: Travel entry procedures updated
The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced an update to Bahrain’s entry procedures for those arriving via Bahrain International Airport. Starting…
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UAE to Indian subcontinent: Airfares double ahead of winter holidays
Airfares from Dubai to the Indian Subcontinent have almost doubled for December due to a large number of residents travelling…
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Oman Air to resume international flights to some countries
Oman Air will resume its flights to a number of countries from December 2021. Oman Air will resume operating its…
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Bahrain: Closure announced on Sitra Bridge
Works Ministry said that the maintenance works of the expansion joints for Sitra Bridge necessitate the closure of the slow…
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Bahrain to attract 14.1m tourists by 2026
Bahrain has announced plans to attract 14.1 million tourists by 2026 as part of a new strategy to diversify its…
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Bahrain: No quarantine for vaccinated Indian travellers
Travellers from India to Bahrain having a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR code issued in India for vaccines approved…
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UAE: 95 countries in Abu Dhabi green list
Abu Dhabi has updated the list of countries from where travellers can enter the emirate without quarantine. In a tweet…
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Saudi: New rulings on car safety for children
The General Directorate of Traffic’s has decided to fine those who allow children to travel in cars that are not…
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Saudi: World’s first ‘Museum in the Sky’ flight takes off
The world’s first “Museum in the Sky” is a joint collaboration between AlUla and Saudi Arabian Airlines, to highlight the…
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UAE: Free bus service launched for tourists in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has launched a new, free transportation service, the Visit Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus, which has been developed to…
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Travel: Luxurious trip to Florida Keys, USA
Charlie Cooksey spends a weekend in the Florida Keys in the pinnacle of luxury, checking into Isla Bella Beach Resort…
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UAE: Fog alert issued for Wednesday morning
UAE has called on drivers to take all precautions and follow the traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formation…
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UAE: Dubai reclaims top position as world’s busiest international airport
The emirate’s airports handled 13 million passengers in the first seven months of 2021 as Dubai International (DXB) reclaimed its…
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Saudi: Etihad to resume flights to Madina in November
Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of flights to Madina from November 27, 2021. Madina will be served three times…
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UAE implements automatic boarding pass verification at Sharjah Airport
As part of its digital transformation strategy, Sharjah Airport Authority has started implementing the “Passenger Flow and Queue Management” system.…
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UAE cancels some Dubai-Philippines flights
The Philippines’ national carrier on Sunday announced that some of its flights to and from Dubai were cancelled because of…
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Over 65,750 passengers have used Kuwait airport in 5 days
A total of 65,759 passengers have used the Kuwait airport since Sunday when a government decision took effect allowing the…
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Saudi: Residents gear up for thrilling excursions as temperatures drop
As the weather lets up in many parts of Saudi Arabia, preparation for winter tourism is underway. Tour groups map…
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Oman issues clarification about tourist entry
The Ministry of Health issued a clarification on what is being circulated regarding the entry of tourists at Salalah Airport.…
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India extends international flight ban until November 30
The Indian civil aviation regulator on Friday extended the ban on international passenger flights until November 30, 2021. However, the…
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