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Arabella Beach Hotel named Luxury Hotel of the Year – Kuwait at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East

Ana Alejandria Sep 20, 2024

The luxury beach hotel earned recognition for being the epitome of luxury and excellence with its breathtaking location, opulent accommodations, and personalised service.

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air commences operations in Kuwait

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Commences daily direct flights connecting Kuwait with Mumbai, Kuwait is the fifth international destination on Akasa Air’s network.

Airlines and Aviation

Fly More with ‘Super Saturdays’ from Jazeera Airways

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024

With a special promo code - UNLOCKJ9, Jazeera is offering enthusiastic explorers a chance to unlock new experiences and destinations every Saturday.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo enhances connectivity to Singapore, Kuwait, and Colombo

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

IndiGo has announced a new route and additional frequencies to enhance international connectivity from prominent commercial and tourist hubs across states in South and Central India,…

Kuwait

“Mall of Dilmunia partners with Dubai Outlet Mall to launch Bahrain’s First Outlet Mall”

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2024

Mall of Dilmunia is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG), known for its renowned subsidiary Dubai Outlet Mall.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways rebounds with strong 2Q and mid-year 2024 results

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2024

Jazeera Airways is excited to announce exceptional results for the second quarter and mid-year 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

50% discount on Jazeera Airways flights

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier is offering 50% off on fares to all destinations across its network from 28th to 31st July 2024.

India

Air India Express inaugurates direct flights from Mumbai to Mangaluru and Kuwait

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2024

Demonstrating its rapid growth, Air India Express commenced operations on two new sectors from Mumbai today, to Mangaluru and Kuwait, marking a significant expansion in domestic and…

Hotels

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa launches immersive Dining Experience ‘Dineamation’

Kanchan Nath Jun 11, 2024

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa has announced the launch of the ‘Dineamation’ concept, an immersive dining show and the first of its kind in Kuwait, featuring a seven-course menu…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways Reports Financial Results for 1Q 2024

Kanchan Nath May 6, 2024

Jazeera Airways, in the first quarter (1Q) of 2024 recorded a break even in operations, and reported a net loss of KD 2.7 million

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways announces new social media platforms for India

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2023

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait based low-cost carrier recently hosted an event in Mumbai for social media influencers and travel agents to officially announce its new social media platforms for…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways nets KD13.27 million in profit for first nine months of 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2023

Jazeera Airways announced KD13.27 million in Group Net Profit for the first nine months of 2023. Total revenues for the period were up 12.8% to KD158.9 from KD 140.8 million in 2022, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways listed in 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost carrier has been selected by Great Place To Work® for the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia™ list.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways reports KD 6.27 million net profit for first half 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023

Jazeera Airways announced financial results for the first half (1H) of 2023 with total revenues up 26.1% to KD97.85 million and operating profits of KD9.35 million.

Finance

Mastercard partners with One Global to introduce ‘Click to Pay’ in Kuwait

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Mastercard has launched Click to Pay (C2P) in Kuwait in collaboration with a leading digital transformation and innovation company, One Global™ under its Payment Service provider (PSP)…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways opens pre-ordering for Duty Free and On-board shop

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023

In ongoing efforts to make traveling on Jazeera Airways more convenient, Kuwait’s leading low cost airline has now introduced pre-ordering through their online Duty Free and On-board shop.

Consumer

A Cheesy Revolution! A.I. takes charge and creates a ‘Submelt’ sensation

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

To unveil its revolutionary, expert-crafted set of extra cheesy, mouth-watering hot subs toasted to perfection launched across the UAE, KSA and Kuwait, Subway kicked off a series of…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways flies to Sphinx International Airport in Egypt

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost carrier, is operating direct flights from Kuwait to the Sphinx International Airport in Egypt.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways achieves KD2.3 million net profit in first quarter 2023

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

Jazeera Airways has achieved a net profit of KD2.3 million for the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, compared to KD 3.8 million in the first quarter of 2022, when the strong demand post-pandemic…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways increases frequency from Russia to Kuwait

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

Jazeera Airways is increasing the frequency of flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Kuwait. From March 20, the air carrier will operate daily flights from DME to a unique destination…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for the 2022 full year, an increase of 183.6% over 2021.

Finance

Mastercard brings Apple Pay to customers in Kuwait

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Mastercard brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Kuwait. Apple Pay is providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways on a 5-year mark with its India operations

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's low-cost airline, is operating regionally and internationally on a 5-year mark with its India operations and is anticipating stronger growth for the coming years.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways to fly to Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2022

Jazeera Airways has launched two new routes to the cities of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) and Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) in India.

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways to fly to Xian, China from 19 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Jazeera Airways has announced its first route to China with the launch of direct flights to Xian. The airline will be operating the new route starting 19 September, initially with a flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways selects RateGain for AirGain tech

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Jazeera Airlines has selected RateGain's AirGain product to dynamically adjust prices with real-time, accurate, and high-quality airfare data.

Airlines and Aviation

Kuwait Airways to operate 13 daily flights for FIFA World Cup

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2022

Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi said that the carrier’s holidays offices and the call centre would offer packages – that would include flights and tickets to the World Cup matches, starting…

Visa updates

Kuwait temporarily stops issuing visas for families of expats, tourists

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

The Kuwait authorities have stopped issuing entry visas, to family and tourists, until further notice, local media reported.

UK visa services resume in four Middle East countries

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2020

From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh) and the UAE (Abu…

VisitBritain unveils annual destination training roadshow in Middle East

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

In a bid to showcase the offerings of the country in the Middle East, VisitBritain hosted its road show in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It is focused on inspiring visitors to explore…

Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait opens doors

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020

Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait that also marks the group’s debut in the country. Laurent A. Voivenel, senior vice…

Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…

Emirates to showcase crowd-puller flagship A380 at Kuwait Aviation Show 2020

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

Emirates will showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. Visitors to the show will be able to tour the popular…

Air

Jazeera Airways to launch daily flights to London

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, has announced plans to start flying daily to London from 27 October, serving the British capital in a new A320neo aircraft. This will be…

Air

IndiGo announces flights to Jeddah, Dubai and Kuwait

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

IndiGo has announced six new flights to the Middle East to enhance international connectivity. Effective from 25 July and 5 August, the airline will launch daily non-stop flights…

Tourism

5 reasons why Cyprus is the GCC’s destination this summer

Kristin Mariano May 31, 2019

GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…

Kuwait

Lights out: Studio M Arabian Plaza switches off electricity for Earth Hour

Alastair Newport Apr 1, 2019

Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, announced its successful participation in Earth Hour -- the world’s largest grassroots environmental action event.

Travel Agents

VFS Global to manage Germany visas in Kuwait

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 26, 2018

The German Embassy announced the opening of a new visa application centre in Kuwait in a move aimed at bringing greater efficiency to visa application processing services and enhanced…

Tourism Boards

Malta Tourism Authority targets Middle East travellers

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2018

Malta Tourism Authority is trying to attract more travellers from Middle East countries by opening a promotion office in United Arab Emirates.

Global

FCM broadens its footprint in the Middle East

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

FCM Travel Solutions, the corporate travel division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced new partnerships with GoFly in Algeria and Travel Club Travel & Tourism in Kuwait,…

Technology

BackHotel Lite – Roiback pocket booking engine already present in five countries

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2018

BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways Unveils New Brand Identity

Alastair Newport Aug 5, 2017

August sees Jazeera Airways celebrating the launch of an exciting new era for the Middle East’s first private airline, with the official unveiling of a new logo and an updated website The…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air denies bomb threat, confirms passenger death

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Oman Air has denied a report that one of its aircraft was diverted due to a bomb threat. A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that one of the Omani national carrier's flights had been…