China Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Gulf Nations
China will grant ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025.…
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Qatar Airways Group announces record-breaking performance in 24/25 fiscal year
Qatar Duty Free delivered a 12% increase in sales turnover year-on-year, processing over15 million individual transactions. Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial…
Abu Dhabi officially begins robotaxi tests
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is now officially testing driverless robotaxis around the city. Developed by WeRide, the initiative…
Oman airports place strong emphasis on cleanliness and sustainability
ACCIONA, a global leader in renewable energy and regenerative infrastructure solutions, has played a key role in helping two of Oman’s busiest airports to be named ‘Cleanest…
Paris and London’s wealth loss is Dubai’s gainDubai visit visa isn’t for work: Rules every UAE traveller should knowParis and London’s wealth loss is Dubai’s gain
Authorities in Dubai have stepped up inspections to tackle illegal employment practices, particularly individuals working on visit visas. “We’ve heard of multiple company premises being…
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla project appoints chief of tourism and innovation
Afalula, the French government agency for the AlUla project in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Gwénaëlle Delos as its chief of tourism and innovation. Upon completion in 2035, AlUla…
Oman Air ranks second in MENA for On-Time Performance in 2024
Oman Air has been recognised as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa Region for 2024 and the top in the…
Maldives’ first super yacht marina, the newest playground of the super rich
You’d be forgiven for assuming the Maldives, a country that is 99 per cent water and a playground for the uber wealthy, comfortably caters for…
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada – but almost two years later it…
The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines
When Mitsuko Tottori was named as the new boss of Japan Airlines (JAL) in January, it sent a shockwave across the country’s corporate sector. Not only was…