The UAE Cabinet has sanctioned a 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who make “exceptional contributions” to environmental conservation efforts. Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, revealed this initiative following a Cabinet session at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. “The sustainability of our economy has become linked to the sustainability […]
The sole expedition travel company in the Middle East has guided 400 explorers to date. Dubai: EDUOUTINGS, the pioneering Dubai-based expedition travel company, comes with an exciting announcement – the addition of the South Pole Expedition to their portfolio of remote destinations. This exhilarating 8-day South Pole Expedition offers travelers the rare chance to explore […]
Riyadh: The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Saudi Arabia have approved rules for duty-free shops in arrival areas across all ports of entry. Travelers to the Kingdom must adhere to these guidelines, specifying purchase limits and allowed quantities. According to ZATCA, travelers can buy duty-free items worth up to SAR 3,000 per person […]
During the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, emphasized the necessity of regional cooperation to attract major events. He highlighted the potential for collaboration to organize an ‘Arabian tour’ that could entice globally renowned artists like Taylor Swift. Hamidaddin also discussed the forthcoming “unified GCC visa,” a travel permit […]
Dubai: On Monday, Emirates Airline granted employees a bonus worth 20 weeks’ salary. This bonus, to be included in May salaries, celebrates Emirates’ exceptional financial performance in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with record profits of Dhs18.7 billion and revenues of Dhs137.30 billion. Furthermore, the airline’s workforce has grown by 10 percent to 112,406 employees, marking […]
Dubai: Rohan Ashok Khaunte, the Minister for Tourism, IT, and Printing & Stationery in the Indian state of Goa, emphasized the significance of the Middle East region, particularly the UAE, as a crucial tourism market for India. He highlighted ongoing efforts to revitalize the tourism sector post-COVID-19, aiming to reshape the travel landscape and promote […]
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has launched an initiative aimed at positioning Abu Dhabi as a premier wedding destination. Announced during the ongoing Arabian Travel Market 2024 and set to commence in May 2024, this initiative extends […]
Dubai: In a meeting at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, emphasized commitment of Dubai to future investments, highlighted by the AED128 billion plan to construct the world’s largest airport, capable of accommodating 260 million passengers annually. […]
Sharjah: In the first quarter of 2024, Sharjah Airport welcomed over 4.2 million passengers and handled 26,473 flights, transporting over 42,000 tons of cargo. This has strengthened its regional standing and improved services for travelers, benefiting tourism and the economy in Sharjah. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), highlighted the airport’s […]
Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, serving as President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, anticipates that Dubai International Airport will surpass 90 million passengers by the year’s end. Addressing media at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai World Trade […]
Dubai: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating in the Arabian Travel Mart 2024, held in Dubai from May 6th to May 9th, 2024. The event marks a significant step in strengthening India’s presence in the Middle East tourism market. Inaugurated by Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai in presence […]
