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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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Air Arabia Announces New Weekly Flights From Abu Dhabi to Sri Lanka
With operations beginning on January 3, 2024, the low-cost carrier will offer three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport…
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Flynas Announces Direct Jeddah to Baghdad Flights
Low-cost Saudi Airline flynas has announced the resumption of direct flights to Baghdad. The new route is offered in collaboration with the…
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Abu Dhabi Launches Charter Flights To Boost Tourism
Abu Dhabi will welcome more tourists after a new charter flight service is launched in the Emirates. ADNEC Group, through its…
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Flydubai Announces New Direct Flights to Mombasa in Kenya
Dubai-based budget carrier, flydubai, has announced new direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya, starting January 17, 2024. This announcement makes flydubai the first…
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Hundreds of UK Flights Cancelled Even as Air Traffic Claims Control Glitch ‘Remedied’
Hundreds of flight cancellations are expected to continue into the week at UK airports following a “technical issue” that hit the country’s…
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Inside Emirates iO: The Secret, Invite-Only Club for the Super-Rich and Ultra Frequent Fliers Revealed
Aside from Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum Emirates Skywards memberships, there lies a secret, invite-only tier – Emirates iO. This super premium service…
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UAE Visa-Free Travel: Over 80 Nationalities Can Enter With a Visa on Arrival
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) grants visa-free travel to over 80 countries, according to a report by Al Khaleej. Citizens from 115 other…
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Dubai Flight Delayed for Nearly 5 Hours Due to ‘Passenger Disruption’; Airline Issues Statement
A flight from Dubai was delayed due to a “passenger disruption”. The Flydubai flight took off almost five hours late…
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UAE: List of Items Banned, Restricted for Residents, Tourists Travelling Announced
The UAE airports are witnessing a massive inflow of passenger traffic — both residents and foreign tourists. This is also…
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Saudi Shares Visa Updates and Extra Flights With Pakistan and Bangladesh for Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia is looking to attract more visitors from Pakistan and Bangladesh with simplified and extended visas as well as…
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Qatar Airways to Offer Free Entry for Passengers for Expo 2023 Doha
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State and the official strategic partner for the Expo 2023 Doha has announced…
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New Saudi Airline Passenger Rules: Everything You Need to Know
Saudi Arabia announced new airline rules for passengers including compensations for delayed planes and lost luggage. Announced by the General…
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Saudi: Compensation up to SR6568 for Baggage Loss, Maximum 200% Of Ticket Value for Flight Cancellation
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the adoption of a new executive regulation to protect the rights of…
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Saudi Agrees To Increase Flights, Reduce Costs of Pilgrims From Pakistan
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced the signing of a new agreement with Pakistan aimed at increasing…
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Dubai Issues Travel Advisory Against Carrying Prohibited Items
Dubai Police has issued a notice against carrying prohibited items during travel to avoid safety risks. The advisory was issued…
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Which Airports Move The Most Cargo Around The World?
From facilitating crucial international supply chains to ensuring the smooth delivery of personal Amazon packages, cargo shipping is an important…
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Bahrain: NPRA Issues 50,000 E-Passports
Shaikh Hisham bin Abdurahman Al Khalifa, Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) said that more than…
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These Are the World’s Ten Busiest Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, U.S., was the world’s busiest airport in 2022, with an annual footfall of some 93.7 million passengers.…
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Egyptian Engineer Deported From Kuwait After Bomb ‘Joke’ at Airport
Kuwaiti authorities have deported an Egyptian engineer following a “false report” he made at Kuwait International Airport, which he later…
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Air India Reveals Massive 30% Discount on All Flights, Tickets Begin at BD 6.6
Air India has announced a massive flight sale offering passengers affordable ticket fares. This limited-time offer will be valid from August…
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