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: Gulf Air to resume flights to Tbilisi
Gulf Air announces that it will resume its direct operations to Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia starting with 3 weekly…
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Dangers of credit cards and how to avoid them
Credit cards are a helpful way to make purchases now which you can pay later. Sounds easy enough, right? Although…
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Oman suspends flights from 24 countries until further notice
Passengers flights have been suspended from 24 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and UK, until further notice as part of…
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Saudi Arabia: No quarantine for vaccinated travelers upon arrival in UK
Fully vaccinated travelers from Saudi Arabia will not need to quarantine upon arrival in the UK, the British media reported…
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Global air travel demand 63% lower after COVID-19 outbreak
Global airline industry body IATA said that passenger air travel demand remained subdued compared to pre-pandemic levels, with figures showing…
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UAE airlines suspend Saudi Arabia flights until further notice
UAE airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates, announced on Sunday that they have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia starting…
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Saudi Arabia bans entry from UAE, Vietnam, Ethiopia and Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia has banned the travel of citizens to United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Vietnam without prior permission, Saudi Press…
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EU to add Saudi Arabia, Qatar to safe COVID-19 travel list
The European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to add 11 other countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to their list…
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Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims can use Hajj smart cards for teller services
Foreign pilgrims can use their Hajj smart cards for teller services in next year’s Hajj. The card will allow pilgrims…
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UAE: Airline extends suspension on flights from 5 countries until July 21
Etihad Airways has announced the extension of the suspension on passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka…
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Bahrain: Pre-boarding PCR requirements for Gulf Air passengers
Gulf Air recently updated the travel requirements for all passengers landing or transiting through the Kingdom of Bahrain. Passengers travelling…
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UAE: No PCR test, quarantine for vaccinated travellers to Switzerland
Fully vaccinated travellers from the GCC, including UAE, can travel to Switzerland for tourism starting June 26, Matthias Albrecht, Director…
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Bahrain updates airport arrival procedures starting tomorrow
The Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs has announced the updated entry procedures via Bahrain International Airport, effective June 25th, 2021.
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Saudi Arabia may build new airport in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is considering building an airport in Riyadh, to serve as a base for a new airline the kingdom’s…
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Bahrain announces updated airport entry procedures
The Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs has announced the updated entry procedures via Bahrain International Airport, effective June 25th, 2021. According…
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Abu Dhabi announces resumption of cruise liners from September 1
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the resumption of cruise liners in…
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Air India to fly to Dubai airport T1 from June 24
India’s national carrier, Air India, will resume flying to Terminal 1 of the Dubai International Airport from June 24 at…
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Dubai airport Terminal 1 to reopen June 24
Dubai’s state airport operator on Sunday announced it would reopen Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport on Thursday after a…
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Kuwait airline resumes weekly flights to London
Kuwait Airways has resumed commercial flights to London, with one flight per week. The first flight to London reached the…
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Bahrain: Gulf Air operates inaugural flight to Santorini
Gulf Air celebrated its inaugural flight to Santorini in Greece as flight GF034 was welcomed into Santorini International Airport with…
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