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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Dubai International Leads Airport Connectivity Index in ME, Asia-Pacific: Report
Dubai International has claimed the top spot in total airport connectivity rankings for 2022 in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific…
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India’s New Low-Cost Airline Akasa Air Eyes Middle East for Its First International Flights
India’s new low-cost airline Akasa Air has reportedly got permission from the country’s civil aviation regulatory to fly on international routes.…
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Emirates and SriLankan Airlines Team Up to Offer New Destinations and Routes
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will…
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How To Beat Jet Lag, According to Flight Attendants
Much like pilots, flight attendants find themselves in a career that can take them across multiple time zones each week—sometimes…
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Saudi: Airlines Paid SR58 Million in Compensation for Passengers in Two Years
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that the total compensation paid by national aviation companies to passengers during…
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Dubai: Emirates Announces 3 Additional Flights to Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced that it will operate three additional flights to Riyadh over Saudi Arabia’s National Day weekend.…
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Bahrain: Cruise Season Gears up With Arrival of 5 New Ships
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has unveiled plans for the upcoming 2023-2024 cruise ship season aimed at expanding…
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Why Does Emirates Operate Bus Services From Abu Dhabi To Dubai?
Five times a day, one of the most unique services an airline provides departs from an Emirates office in downtown…
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Emirates expands in-flight meal ordering service for Business Class
Emirates has announced a major expansion to its in-flight meal ordering service for some passengers. After the successful launch of the…
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UAE: Hatta’s New Adventure Park Offers Elevated ‘Glamping’ This Season
Hatta Resorts and its ‘Wadi Hub’ by Dubai Holding is introducing a new Aerial Adventure Park, a multiverse exhilarating attraction,…
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Bahrain to Launch Direct Flights to the United States by Summer 2024
The U.S. FAA will begin work with the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority this month to prepare for a safety assessment…
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SAUDIA To Be First Airline To Operate Services To Red Sea International Airport
The Red Sea and Amaala’s developer Red Sea Global (RSG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian Airlines…
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Russia Plans Visa-Free Travel for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain: Minister
Russia is planning to cancel visa requirements for visitors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, according to state-run news…
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Kuwait Welcomes EU’s 5-Year, Multiple Entry Schengen Visa for Citizens
The country’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Salem Al Sabah, welcomed on Tuesday the European Union (EU) decision to offer Kuwaitis a…
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UAE Lifts Nigeria Visa Ban, Flights to Resume: Report
The UAE has lifted a visa ban on Nigerian travellers to the country, according to statement by government officials in…
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Dubai Dogs Fly on $10,000 Private Jet Service
A new private jet service for dogs has been launched in Dubai by K9 JETS. The private pet charter company announced the…
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Dubai’s Emirates Announces Sydney Flight Changes From November
Dubai’s Emirates has announced that starting November 4, flight services to Sydney will be upgraded to an all-A380 operation, the airline said…
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Dubai Metro in Numbers: 129 Trains, 1 Million Kilometres Travelled, 10,000 CCTV Cameras, 14 Years, 900 E-Gates and More
Dubai Metro has set a new milestone in operational excellence, logging more than 16.8 million hours of specialised maintenance work since…
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UAE: Flydubai Announces Cairo Flights
Flydubai has announced it will start new Cairo flights to boost UAE-Egypt passenger services. Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial…
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UAE Flights: Etihad Airways Announce 40 New Routes After Signing New Agreement With Air France-KLM
Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty…
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