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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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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Riyadh Air and Saudia Team up To Boost Saudi Aviation Sector
Riyadh Air and Saudia Academy, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Future Aviation…
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Qatar To Test Air Taxi, Electric Delivery Planes In Early 2025
Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has announced plans to test electric air taxi services and electric delivery planes in early 2025.…
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One Dead After Boeing 777 Hit By ‘Severe Turbulence’ On London-Singapore Flight
Here’s a passenger recount of what happened to the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER during the mid-air incident: “Suddenly the aircraft…
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UAE Air Taxis: Hiring, Training Of Pilots To Begin Soon
Archer Aviation, which is set to run air taxis in the UAE next year, on Monday announced the recruitment and…
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Closure Of Lanes On Budaiya Highway In Sanabis Announced
Ministry of Works announced that the resurfacing works on Budaiya Highway in Sanabis Area between Avenue 2 and King Faisal…
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China Announces 15-day Visa-free Entry For Cruise Tourists
China has announced on a policy allowing visa-free entry for foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship…
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Resorts World Announces Dubai To Doha And Muscat Cruises; 150,000 Passengers Expected
Dubai will be the base for Resorts World One as it commences a season of cruises between the UAE, Oman…
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Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Identity Service, New Passport Stamp For Hajj Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Wednesday launched the digital identity service for pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom on…
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