Middle East
Plans for new Saudi airline to takes aim at Emirates and Qatar
Saudi Arabia plans to target international transit passenger traffic with its new national airline, going head-to-head with Gulf giants Emirates and Qatar Airways and opening a new front in simmering regional competition.
Dubai marks a year of reopening post pandemic
The latest data from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021
Caught trying to board an Emirates flight with fake boarding pass
A 25-year-old Frenchman was found guilty of attempting to board an Emirates flight to Dubai without a ticket by using a forged boarding pass to fool airport security.
Emirates reopens dedicated First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport to serve increased premium demand
Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates' hub
Unveiled: ‘Welcome to Abu Dhabi’ video content platform to turbo-boost tourism recovery
The platform’s new Welcome to Abu Dhabi initiative has won anchor support from key tourism providers in the emirate
Oman launches first digital national travel trade booking platform
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the Sultanate’s executive tourism development arm unveiled VisitOman.om, the first authorized national online booking and information gateway for Oman’s travel trade sector
Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge
Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of infections across the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey eases travel rules from 1 July
The new unlock rules announced by Turkey include removal of the night curfew restrictions including weekends for locals and tourists
Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started with its Doha to Milan service last Friday 25 June.
Only vaccinated people to access public spaces in Abu Dhabi
Only vaccinated people will be allowed to access some public spaces in Abu Dhabi, starting from 20 August
‘Summer in Abu Dhabi’ unveiled to boost staycations and domestic activities
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its annual Summer in Abu Dhabi season, offering a series of thrilling activities to keep residents and visitors entertained
AlUla in Saudi Arabia positions itself as new cycling holiday destination
AlUla, a boutique heritage and culture destination in North West Saudi Arabia, has chosen to partner with GreenEdge Cycling to introduce the stunning landscape of ancient civilisations to millions of cycling and sport fans around the world
Saudi Arabia is open again— will it stay that way?
Taking a closer look at the Kingdom’s latest international flight reopening on 17 May as well as how Saudi Arabia’s vaccination efforts may just manage to keep its borders open
UAE’s capital offers COVID vaccines to travellers
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is offering tourists free Covid-19 vaccinations that were previously restricted to UAE citizens and residency visa holders
‘Tourism 365’ launched to support the growth of Abu Dhabi as a tourism destination
Abu Dhabi's ADNEC has launched ‘Tourism 365’ to create experiential travel opportunities for tourists coming to Abu Dhabi and enhance the emirate’s regional and global positioning in the wider tourism sector.
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