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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: Transport Minister Opens 2nd Ring Road Costing SR660 Million In Jeddah
Minister of Transport and Logistics and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads General Authority Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser…
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Saudi: Jail For 4 Arab Nationals For Sexually Harassing An Asian Expat
A Saudi court awarded jail terms to four Arab nationals who were convicted of sexually harassing an Asian expatriate. Two…
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Qatar Airways Will Launch SpaceX Starlink WiFi On 3 Boeing 777-300ER In Q4 Of This Year
Qatar Airways has announced that it will launch Starlink WiFi services onboard its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in Q4 2024, adding…
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Saudi Arabia Railways To Hike Seat Capacity By 100,000 This Year For Hajj Pilgrims
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced plans to add 100,000 seats on the Haramain High Speed Railway this year for…
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Bahrain: Closure of some lanes on Budaiya Highway with Avenue 2 in Sanabis
The Ministry of Works wishes announced that the resurfacing works of Budaiya Highway/Avenue 2 Junction in Sanabis Area necessitate closure…
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Indian Budget Airline IndiGo Announces Discounted Ticket Sales on International, Domestic Routes
Indian budget airline IndiGo announced a three-day discounted airfare ticket sale on both international and domestic flights. The sale starting from…
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Thailand Approves Longer Visa Stays for Tourists, Students, Digital Nomads To Boost Economy
Thailand’s government reportedly announced the approval of longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students, remote workers, and retirees, in…
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UAE Roads 5th Best In World, Public Transport Ranked 10th: WEF
The UAE has the fifth-best roads, ninth most efficient ports and the tenth most efficient public transport, according to a…
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Qatar Announces Major Licence Boost For Tourism Sector
Qatar has announced new licence rules for the tourism sector as it looks to boost the quantity and quality of…
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Syrian Hajj Pilgrims Land In Makkah After A Hiatus Of 12 Years
The first group of Syrian pilgrims arrived in Makkah on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. There are more than…
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Saudi Arabia Bans Visit Visa Holders From Entering Makkah
The Ministry of Interior has announced that holders of visit visas of all types will not be allowed to enter…
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Saudi: 6-month Jail And SR50,000 Fine For Delay In Reporting Departure Of Visit Visa Holders On Time
The Saudi Public Security warned that those, who get issued visit visas for anyone, will face hefty penalties, including maximum…
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US Airlines Facing ‘Rampant Abuse’ Of Able Bodied Passengers Using Wheelchair Service To Skip Lines In Pre-boarding Process
Frontier Airlines passengers are abusing the company’s wheelchair service to skip the line and secure priority boarding on their flights,…
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Alight In Abu Dhabi: How Can You Use Etihad’s Complimentary Stopover Package?
Etihad offers a new stopover package with free hotel access and discounts, making it an affordable option for exploring Abu…
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Turbulence Hits Qatar Airways Flight From Doha to Dublin, Airport Says 12 Injured
Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin…
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UAE-India flights Cancelled Beginning Today as Cyclone Set to Hit Indian State
Several flights between the UAE and India are cancelled beginning today and will carry on until Monday, May 27. This…
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UAE: Indian Superstar Rajinikanth Gets Golden Visa
Indian actor and superstar Rajinikanth recently received the coveted UAE Golden Visa — but says it would not have happened…
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Abha International Airport Becomes Saudi Arabia’s First Silent Airport
Abha International Airport has become the first silent airport in Saudi Arabia. The airport authorities have announced on Thursday the…
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Gulf Air growth plan curbed by engine issues, jet availability
Gulf Air said its growth plans are being held back by glitches the national carrier of Bahrain is experiencing with…
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Dubai-India Flights Not Affected As Heavy Rains Lash Kerala, Airlines Confirm
The UAE and Indian airlines on Thursday said there was no impact on flights operating to the Indian state of…
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