Middle East
UAE and Saudi Arabia top global survey for intent to travel abroad in 2021
‘Global Holiday Intent’ survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that residents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are the most likely to make an international trip in 2021.
These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021
Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:
UAE signs mutual visa waiver deal with Thailand
UAE and Thailand have signed a mutual visa waiver to facilitate the issuance of visas to the citizens of the two countries
Dubai issues new civil aviation law
The new law implemented by Dubai's ruler consolidate the emirate's global leadership in civil aviation, enhance its attractiveness as a destination for aviation businesses and further enhance safety, security and sustainability in the sector
Shop till you drop! Abu Dhabi Shopping Season unveiled
Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced details of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Shopping Season - a new, destination-wide winter retail campaign
Oman gives visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries
Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to 10 days in a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy
Israel to exhibit at ATM next spring
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is expecting an influx of exhibitors and visitors from Israel as the destination joins a major Middle Eastern show for the first time
Qantas international travel will not resume until July 2021
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the Australian domestic sector has had a massive bounce back, but fears for the future of international travel recovery.
Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.
Record-breaking fourth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 draws to a close
Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) officially concluded its most ambitious and inspiring edition to date with more than 1,500,000 participants rising to the 30x30 Challenge
Oman resumes issuing some tourist visas
Oman is resuming to grant tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
Now, home check-in to your Emirates flight
DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline's passengers, too
What’s new: Dubai’s new remote working option for travellers
Dubai has now unveiled a new annual programme for overseas professionals working remotely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
On your checklist! World’s first bear camp in Ras Al Khaimah on UAE’s highest mountain
The survival courses, run by UK experts trained at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, launching in October
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla opens bookings and unveils new experiences
A city in North West Saudi Arabia and the historical crossroad of ancient civilisations, AlUla, has officially reopened for visitors
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