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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 Arabia Launches Self-Driving Air Taxi During Hajj 2024
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of self-driving air taxi trials during the Hajj season. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and…
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‘Private Corridor’: Dubai Airport Sets Up Special Check-in, Immigration Counters For Hajj Pilgrims
A special private corridor has been set up for Haj pilgrims flying out of Dubai for the annual Islamic pilgrimage,…
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Bahrain And Maldives Sign Agreements To Boost Financial Sector Cooperation
The Maldives International Financial Services Authority announced that the Central Bank of Bahrain, the Bahrain Development Bank, and the Bahrain…
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50% Capacity Boost: King Fahad Causeway Authority unveiled Streamlined Processing, Passenger Lounges
The King Fahad Causeway Authority has unveiled a transformative upgrade to its processing areas and passenger lounges, setting the stage…
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Al Mashaaer Train Prepares Over 2,000 Trips To Facilitate Pilgrim Movement
The Al Mashaaer Train plays a crucial role in developing and organizing the transportation of pilgrims between the holy sites,…
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Watch: Hail In Mleiha, Rain In Fujairah, Al Ain, And Ras Al Khaimah
Rain hit the mountainous parts of Fujairah on Sunday afternoon, extending to Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah. Hail was…
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Saudi Arabia Cancels Hajj Permits For Unvaccinated Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the cancellation of Hajj permits for some domestic pilgrims due to…
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Did You Know Emirates Has A Special Lounge For Unaccompanied Minors At Its Dubai Hub?
Dubai International Airport, a major hub for global travel, boasts several luxurious lounges across its terminals. Emirates aims to provide…
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The Worlds 20 Best Passports – Singapore Remains the World’s Most Powerful, Japan Is Second, While the Next 18 Are All European
With a 91.15 passport score, Singapore has the most powerful passport, enabling facilitated movement for over 5.6 million people in…
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UAE Announces Plan To Provide 6,000 Rest Stations For Delivery Workers During Midday Break
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced plans to provide 6,000 rest stations for delivery service workers…
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Emirates Announces Flights From Dubai To Madagascar
Emirates will launch flights to Madagascar from September 3, 2024, offering more choice and connectivity for travellers, and driving inbound…
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Saudi: SR14.89 Million Fines Imposed On 6 Companies For Competition Law Violation
The General Authority for Competition announced the imposition of fines amounting to SR14.89 million on six companies and establishments operating…
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British Airways Boosts India Capacity with New Daily Delhi-London Heathrow Flight
British Airways announced an expansion of its India operation with addition of a new daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow.…
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UAE Climbs To 6th In World For International Tourist Spending With $51.9 Billion Receipts
The UAE has risen from 13th to 6th globally on the list of top earners from international tourism, after logging…
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Riyadh Air, Singapore Airlines Partner to Enhance Commercial Offerings
Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new partnership between the airlines, set…
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Saudi: flynas Announces 17 Summer Destinations, Including Flights to Egypt, Turkey, Oman and More
Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline flynas has announced 17 destinations as part of a summer 2024 season of flights. Destinations for the 2024…
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India’s Vistara Introduces New Regional Flavours To Spice Up In-flight Experience To GCC, Other Routes
Flyers departing from Delhi and Mumbai on India’s Vistara to many destinations in the Middle East and other international routes…
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How Can Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and the UAE Benefit from the New GCC Visa?
The new Schengen-style GCC visa launching in December 2024 will allow seamless travel across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and UAE,…
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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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