NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Tourism has set up an information helpline in Arabic to help tourists from Arabic-speaking countries and to offer them assistance if they are in distress while travelling within India. This was stated by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the lower House of India’s Parliament, the […]
Due to a recent far-right rampage in the UK, several countries, including UAE from the Middle East, India and Malaysia from Asia, and Nigeria from Africa, have issued travel warnings. They are concerned about potential further violence from extremists in the coming days. The UAE has warned that travellers might be at risk because of […]
KUWAIT CITY: The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has introduced a new rule requiring Kuwaiti fathers’ approval for expat children to leave the country. This new measure is designed to help prevent problems related to marital disputes. According to the General Administration of Ports – Airport Passports Department, expatriate children now need their father’s written […]
DUBAI: Dubai Airport has made travelling easier with a new facility at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 2. This new Baggage Service Centre combines Left Luggage and Mishandled Baggage services, all in one convenient location. Now, you can store and reclaim your bags anytime, day or night. The Baggage Service Centre is designed to be super […]
DUBAI: Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international visitors from January to June 2024, a 9% increase from the 8.55 million tourists in the first half of 2023. This data, published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), shows that Dubai’s tourism sector is thriving. In 2023, the city hosted 17.15 million international visitors, and […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah International Airport Authority has assured the public that all flights and services are operating smoothly despite the recent global technical issue. They confirmed there are no delays or interruptions in their operations. The authority emphasized their commitment to following the UAE government’s Cyber Security Council protocols to ensure continued service reliability. A spokesperson […]
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a premium, boutique cruise vacation while visiting multiple destinations – Dubai, Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Khasab and Muscat Dubai: Cruise-seeking travellers in the region will have a brand new experience at sea with Resorts World Cruises, as it expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of […]
DUBAI: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,, talked about Dubai’s ongoing work to be a top player in various fields, especially travel and air transport. He shared these thoughts while checking out the upgrades at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. He was joined by Sheikh Ahmed bin […]
DUBAI: As Emirates flags a significant peak travel period which started on Saturday 6 July as many families start leaving for summer holidays, customers are advised to take note of key timings at the airport, grab a complimentary Emirates ice-cream and enjoy the many options for families to fly better. Emirates, known for its family-friendly […]
DUBAI: DXB airports are getting ready for a big summer travel rush from July 6 to 17, expecting around 3.3 million guests moving through its airport terminals. About 914,000 people will be flying out during this time, showing how busy things will be! The busiest stretch will be July 12-14, especially July 13, with around […]
ABU DHABI: In 2023, Abu Dhabi’s airports were bustling with over 22.4 million travelers, with a significant number arriving from the Indian subcontinent. According to the Key Transport Statistics 2023 report by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), the Indian subcontinent emerged as the leading origin for arrivals, with approximately 3.2 million travelers making […]
