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: Expat Shopkeeper ‘Killed’ Over Payment Dispute
An Indian shopkeeper died in Bahrain after being hospitalised following a dispute with an Arab man who refused to pay.…
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Kuwait: Issuance of Visit, Family and Entry Visas Expected To Open by April With New Curbs and Fees
The interior ministry has reiterated that the issuance of visit, family, and entry visas will remain limited to specific categories…
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UAE To Offer Visa-Free Travel To Armenia Next Week
The UAE announced the elimination of entry visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of Armenia, effective February 1, 2024. Starting…
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Emirates Announces South America Travel Boost With New Brazil and Argentina Flights
Emirates has announced it will boost travel to South America by adding new flights to Brazil. The Dubai-based carrier will add…
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Visa-free countries for Indian passport holders
The Indian passport ranks at number 70 on the global passport index, offering visa-free access to 29 countries and visa on…
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GDRFA Dubai Launches New Call Centre Service To Help Kids With Immigration Procedures
Kids are generally inquisitive, and they deserve every piece of correct information. This is why the General Directorate of Residency…
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Flydubai Launches Flights to Kenya’s Mombasa
Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, officially launched its operations to Mombasa in Kenya on 17 January, expanding its network in Africa…
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India: Passenger Trapped in Airplane Toilet for Entire Flight Gets Note From Attendant: ‘Sir, We Tried Our Best’
A SpiceJet passenger had the crappiest flying experience ever after getting trapped in the lavatory for nearly the entire flight.…
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Wizz Air announces new Turkistan route
Low-fair airline Wizz Air has announced a new route to Turkistan. The flight from Abu Dhabi to Turkistan will take place…
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Kuwait: MOI Introduces New ‘Sahel’ Service for Domestic Worker Leave Notifications
In a significant stride towards embracing digital transformation, the Ministry of Interior revealed today the introduction of the “Notice of…
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Schiphol Airport And KLM Warn More Than A Hundred Flights Disrupted Due To ‘De-icing’ Issues
More than a hundred flights have been delayed and dozens cancelled today from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport due to a severe…
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Visa-free Entry To Turkey For UAE, Saudi, Oman And Bahrain Citizens And E-visa For India, Pakistan And Philippines To Spark Tourism Boom With Free Hotels And Tours
Turkish Airlines has praised a major move made by Turkey to extend visa-free entry to the nationals of UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and…
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Visa-Free Countries for UAE Residents 2024
As UAE continues to hold its status as one of the strongest passports in the world, offering visa-free access to…
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US: FAA’s Diversity Push Includes Focus On Hiring People With ‘Severe Intellectual’ and ‘Psychiatric’ Disabilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively recruiting workers who suffer “severe intellectual” disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and…
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UAE: Price for Airport-To-Airport Visa Change Up by Nearly 20%
Visitors who wish to extend their visas by utilising the airport-to-airport status change service will have to pay up to…
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Dubai-Bound Flight Delayed by 6 Hours After Passenger Opens Cabin Door, Falls 20 Feet to Tarmac
An Air Canada flight bound for Dubai from Toronto faced a nearly six-hour delay when a passenger opened a cabin…
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US: Boeing Prioritizing Diversity And Inclusion Over Flier Safety, Elon Musk Says After Near-catastrophe
Elon Musk ripped Boeing over a filing that appeared to show the aeronautical giant two years ago began using diversity,…
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Indigo Announces New Year Sale With Airfares Starting at $43 on International Routes
Indian budget airline IndiGo opened its New Year Sale for international and domestic flights, offering airfares starting from $43 for international routes.For…
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Saudi and Qatari Culture Ministers Welcome Direct Flights Between AlUla and Doha
Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Qatari counterpart, Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Wednesday officially…
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World’s Most Powerful Passports in 2024 Revealed
The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed. An unprecedented six countries share the top spot with visa-free access to…
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