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Video: NEOM launches largest cosmopolitan marina community ‘Jaumur’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community on the coast of the Gulf of…
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Saudi Arabia expands e-visa to 3 more countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, May 8, broadened its electronic visa (e-visa) accessibility to include citizens from three new countries, taking the total to 66. The new countries are…
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Video: Middle East’s first passenger-carrying drone trials take place in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The first passenger-carrying drone trial in the Middle East takes place in the UAE‘s capital, Abu Dhabi, during Abu Dhabi Mobility Week. The two drone trials were conducted by Abu…
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Qatar Airways Cargo launches largest animal transport in the world
Doha: Qatar Airways Cargo recently launched world’s largest air cargo animal facility near Hamad International Airport and the Qatar Airways Aircraft Maintenance Hangar. Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s largest animal carrier, has…
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Jobs for expats: Saudi Arabia opens application to work during Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs related to the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024. The initiative…
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Hyatt to expand footprint with two new hotels in Madinah
Global hospitality company Hyatt Hotels recently signed management agreements with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to expand its footprint in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, by opening two new hotels. Hyatt House…
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UAE: Ras Al Khaimah to launch air taxis by 2027
The authorities in Ras Al Khaimah has announced plans to launch electric air taxi services by 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 7, at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in…
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Qatar Airways wins 3 titles at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2024
Doha: The Qatari flag carrier, Qatar Airways won three prestigious titles during the Business Traveler Middle East Awards 2024 held in Dubai on Monday, May 6. Titles are Best regional airline serving…
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Saudi Arabia: Rs 2 lakh fine for violating Haj regulations
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024.…
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Unified GCC tourist visa to be named ‘GCC Grand Tours’: UAE min
The highly-anticipated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa will be named the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ and allowed visitors to visit all six GCC countries and spend over 30 days in the region.…
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Dubai: Surgeons remove world’s largest adrenal tumour from 69-year-old patient
In a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at Dubai Health have announced the successful removal of the world’s largest adrenal tumour during a four-hour procedure at Dubai Hospital. The tumour weighing 9.4 kg and…