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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UAE: Dubai airport issue peak travel alert over the next 10 days
Dubai Airports has issued an advisory alerting traveller that Dubai International (DXB) will experience an exceptionally busy 10-day period as…
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New study explains why some people attract mosquitoes more than others
Are you someone who is prone to be bitten by mosquitoes more than anyone else? Well, a new study published…
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Philippines announces new travel requirements for expats, tourists
Following a number of complaints from expats flying home, the Philippine government has officially replaced its online travel database One…
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Why travelers should avoid Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport at all costs right now
Are you planning your winter trip to Europe? Depending on your final destination, it’s very likely that your flight might…
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Etihad Airways raises cost of travelling with small pets
The cost of travelling with a dog or cat on board an Etihad Airways flight in economy class has increased from $200…
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Amazon opens its new corporate office in Riyadh
American multinational technology company Amazon, has opened its new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company will house employees from…
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Qatar Airways opens new beach resort for kitesurfing
Qatar Airways recently marked the opening of Fuwairit Kite Beach (FKB) Resort, the new world-class destination with a total of…
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Qatar reveals process to enter by land for fans from UAE, Saudi
Abu Samra land border crossing between Qatar and Saudi Arabia is all set to receive Fifa World Cup fans from…
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Dubai: E-scooters permitted in 11 new areas from 2023
Starting 2023, e-scooters can be operated in 11 new residential areas in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has…
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AirTags in checked bags? Why I’ll never travel without them again
Arriving back into Edinburgh Airport with my husband to discover our checked bags hadn’t made the journey home with us…
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World’s most expensive safari: Seventeen-night jaunt costs $165,300
It’s the most expensive safari ever – and luxurious beyond your wildest dreams. As the price tag suggests it will…
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UK: Truss reverses course on tax cuts amid market turbulence
Truss’ press conference is now over, and it was relatively short. Her speech highlights the policy reversal of planned tax…
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Signs of dementia ‘visible up to DECADE before patients are diagnosed’
Possible signs of dementia may be visible up to a decade before people are typically diagnosed, a study suggests. People…
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Law student etches ‘microscopic’ notes on 11 biros to cheat on exam
In a post that has gone viral, Malaga University lecturer Yolanda de Lucchi tweeted last week about the lengths the…
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Sharjah launches digital service for tenants to sign and attest rent contract
A new service launched in Sharjah will streamline moving in procedures for tenants. Announced on Wednesday during Gitex by the…
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Oman: Just for a taxi fare, fly to Prague and Trivandrum
Budget airlines attempts to lure passengers by attractive fares are common these days. Oman’s budget airline, Salam Air, is now…
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IMF cuts 2023 growth forecast and warns ‘worst is yet to come’
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecast for 2023 and warned of a cost of living crisis as the global…
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UAE: Unemployment insurance scheme for public and private sector workers comes into force
Employees in the UAE’s government and private sector can opt in for an unemployment insurance scheme that came into force…
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North-East Freight Train network in Jubail to replace 200,000 trucks annually
More than 200,000 trucks are expected to be replaced by freight trains with the first phase of the commercial operation…
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UAE: ‘Golden Pension’ announced for expats to help boost gratuity
National Bonds has launched the first-of-its-kind Golden Pension Scheme in the UAE to ramp up its suite of financial planning…
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