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flynas receives 50th jetliner out of 120 Airbus A320neo ordered
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Russian flights to Egyptian resorts to restart after six years
The Russian embassy in Egypt announced that flights will resume in August, some six years after a Russian passenger plane...
Israeli carrier launches direct flight to Morocco
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Sixth Saudi site makes UNESCO heritage list
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Saudi to extend permits, visas for expats until August 31
Saudi Arabia will automatically extend the validity of residence permits for expatriates outside the country until August 31
Tunisia sees significant tourist influx despite rising Covid-19 cases
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Qatar re-opens for fully vaccinated international travelers
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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to Indonesia as Covid cases surge
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday barred its citizens from travelling to Indonesia due to the surge in Covid-19 cases there
Austria to welcome more GCC travelers from July 1
Austria will open border for tourists from all across the world, including GCC, from July 1 The move comes as...
‘Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Bahrain have reinforced position as top GCC tourist spots’
GCC region is a hidden gem, offering a distinct blend of Arabic culture and history, Fahim Jalalli, CEO of Kanoo...
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China grants Approved Destination Status to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – China on Tuesday granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to the Gulf Kingdom. The bilateral agreement, signed...
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Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt’s Aswan
Around 310,000 people have crossed from Sudan into Egypt since war broke out on April 15 between the forces of...
- "Since our Sudanese brothers came from the war, work has started to get better and there's been more work in tourism,"a boat captain said
- Egypt is currently going through its worst-ever economic crisis, which has devastated purchasing power across the country
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Qatar Tourism appoints Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim as brand ambassador
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Tourism has appointed Olympic and World champion, Mutaz Barshim, as its newest brand ambassador. Barshim, who...
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- Qatar recently concluded its Summer in Qatar season, which saw the debut of the country’s first-ever Qatar Toy Festival, and ‘Disney on Ice.’
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EIH acquires stake in 9Yards Comm
The acquisition aims to broaden EIH's investment portfolio.
- EIH has cultivated a diversified, innovative and sustainable investment portfolio comprising over 40 successful companies across various sectors.
- 9Yards Communications has a broad client portfolio encompassing government entities and private organizations both domestically and internationally.