• GCC unified tourist visa to be introduced within 2 years, says UAE minister

    ABU DHABI, UAE – Emirati Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri has announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will roll out a unified Gulf tourist visa within the next two years which will grant travelers, access to six countries. Al Marri said the seventh meeting of...
  • Red Sea Global launches Saudi’s first seaplane company

    TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations - The Red Sea and Amaala - celebrated the take-off of its first seaplane flight operated by its subsidiary company, Fly Red Sea. Established as the first seaplane company in Saudi...
  • Russia to cancel tourist visas to four Gulf countries

    Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said that his country has offered the complete cancellation of tourist visas to Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. "We are exploring the topic of making the transition to visa-free travels," he added.
  • Deadliest quake in decades kills over 1,000 in Morocco; rescue bid is on

    Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco on Saturday that killed more than 1,000 people so far, the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Algeria and Israel along with several other countries offered condolences, support, and assistance. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan emphasized solidarity with Morocco and ordered critical relief delivery.
  • Qatar allows non vaccinated fans at FIFA World Cup

    But players and match officials may be forced into a secure "bio-bubble" if Covid-19 cases take off again, with the threat of expulsion from the tournament for those who breach the secure environment, the health ministry said.
  • UAE, Japan sign comprehensive strategic partnership pact

    Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy to Japan Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber and the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida have signed the UAE-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
  • Saudis beat the heat in City of Fog

    The ‘City of Fog’ in Saudi Arabia’s rugged south is a prized destination for many in the kingdom looking to escape the sweltering summer heat of up to 50 degree Celsius.
  • Lufthansa cuts Q1 losses

    German carrier set its sights on a record summer for traffic.
  • Jordan’s tourism revenues hits $2.7 billion in 2021

    The higher revenue this year as a result of the increase in the number of tourists, which was 2.358 million.
  • AlUla will become top tourist destination: French ambassador

    Ludovic Pouille, French ambassador to Saudi Arabia, believes that AlUla Governorate will become one of the top international tourist destinations due to its natural components and diversified history.
  • Lebanon army giving helicopter rides to tourists for money

    While most wages in Lebanon have remained unchanged, the value of the Lebanese pound has gone down more than 90 percent since end-2019. As a result, the salary of a Lebanese soldier, in global terms, has gone down to $90 from $850 earlier.