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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Saudi Arabia travel ban on 20 countries to remain when flights resume in May
Saudi Arabia’s temporary travel ban on travelers or those transiting from 20 countries will still be in effect after the…
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Saudia: Flight resumption does not include 20 banned countries
Saudi Arabian Airlines revealed that the decision to resume international flights from May 17 is not applicable to 20 countries…
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Traveling with kids after the global pandemic: What will change?
By Victor Downie We can say that the Covid-19 pandemic brought travel to a standstill, with borders closed and stay-at-home…
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Philippines extends entry ban on foreigners to curb Covid-19 cases
The Philippines has extended its travel ban on new entries for foreigners until April 30. The ban, which started on…
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Julius Baer highlights conscious consumption for a more sustainable society
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing us all to re-evaluate our day-to-day lives and priorities, the era of conscious consumption has…
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Saudia may resume international flights next month
The Board of Directors of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, headed by the Minister of Transport, Saleh Al-Jasser, has urged speeding…
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Ban lifted on direct flights from UAE to Scotland
A ban on flights from the UAE to Scotland is to be lifted today, UK authorities announced. From 4am, direct…
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UAE: Airline revises ticket extension policy
Dubai’s Emirates has announced updates to its booking policies, offering customers flexibility to make their travel plans. Customers holding tickets…
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WHO does not back Covid-19 vaccination passport for travel
The World Health Organization does not back requiring vaccination passports for travel due to uncertainty over whether inoculation prevents transmission…
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Abu Dhabi updates ‘green list’ of destinations
Abu Dhabi authorities on Monday shared an updated ‘green list’ of destinations. Passengers from these destinations will be exempt from…
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Gulf Air is back at Singapore Changi Airport!
Gulf Air celebrated its new direct service to and from Singapore which was operated by the airline’s flagship Boeing 787-9…
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UAE: Flydubai to resume 737 Max service, flight to Pakistan
Dubai-based airline flydubai on Sunday announced that its Boeing 737 Max aircraft will resume passenger service from April 8. This…
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Bahrain: Everest team reach Namche Bazaar, finish 4-hour trek
Bahrain’s Everest expedition team made a four-hour acclimatisation trek from Namche Bazaar ahead of their climb to Mount Everest. They…
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TUMI unveils premium capsule luggage, collection inspired by McLaren
TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, today unveils its new collection designed and developed in partnership with luxury…
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Muscat-Dubai flights temporarily suspended
Flights between Muscat and Dubai were temporarily suspended for commercial reasons, a senior official of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.…
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Oman Air to resume flights to Riyadh from April 1
Oman Air will resume flights to Riyadh on April 1, 2021, operating 4 flights per week, the airline announced. The…
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UAE airline to resume Orlando flights, expand US network
Emirates airline on Tuesday announced that it will resume four-weekly services to Orlando, USA, from June 2, 2021. With the…
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Kuwait: New airport scanners allow liquids and devices in baggage
Kuwait International Airport is to get new scanners with technology that allows passengers to leave electronic devices and liquids in…
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Are vaccination passports the future of international travel?
It’s been over a year since the world began to fully feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all…
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Half billion COVID-19 vaccine jabs given
More than 500 million doses of vaccines have been given around the world as of Friday, according to an AFP…
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