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Al Mouj Muscat today held a press conference dedicated to highlighting the extent of the sustainable socioeconomic impact on Oman. This was a result of the partnership of Omran, Tanmia & Majid Al Futtaim. At the event, key figures from Omran and Majid Al Futtaim, as well as representatives from the media, attended. With its founding in 2006, Al Mouj Muscat was charged with establishing Oman’s first Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), which would contribute to growth in tourism, employment, business development, and economic diversification. As of today, 75% of the project has been completed. Al Mouj has delivered remarkable results…

Over the next 10 days, low-cost carrier easyJet (EZJ.L) plans to cancel more than 200 flights due to airport delays and other restrictions. This will disrupt travel during the school holidays. In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, the European airline has been plagued by a series of problems including the inability to recruit enough ground staff at British airports, as well as IT issues with easyJet. According to media reports, it recently removed six seats from some A319s in order to reduce the crew it needed by one. It announced on Saturday that it would cancel around 24…

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will begin direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Baku, Azerbaijan, on 28th June 2022. Baku is the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, located along the Caspian Sea. Baku combines the best of two worlds with its medieval walled old town as well as modern skyscrapers. This provides travelers with an immersive experience between the old and the new. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently serving 24 routes since the launch of the carrier’s service from Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2020. Customers can book direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Baku by visiting Air…

UAE Tourism Council Chairman Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Businesses, announced that the country’s tourism sector achieved a key growth milestone in Q1 2022, highlighting its competitiveness at both the regional and global levels. The sector’s recent achievement can be attributed to the UAE’s wise leadership and unlimited support for this vital sector. This sector is regarded as one of the future sectors and a key focus in the UAE’s development vision for the next 50 years. According to the Minister, the national tourism sector grew faster in the first quarter…

In February 2022, air travel rebounded strongly from January 2022, as Omicron-related impacts moderated outside Asia. February 2022 traffic (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 115.9% over February 2021. Compared with January 2021, January 2022 showed an increase of 83.1%. But compared with February 2019, traffic fell by 45.5%. A 60.7% increase in domestic traffic was reported in February 2022 over the year-ago period, building on a 42.6% rise in January 2022. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there were wide variations in markets. There was a 21.8% drop in domestic traffic in February compared…

Emirates has confirmed that its daily service to Tel Aviv will begin on 23rd June 2022. The airline will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on this route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide and more borders open, Emirates Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said, “We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to and from Tel Aviv this summer, and to offering them substantial connectivity to and through our Dubai hub.” “As well as unlocking tremendous pent-up…

Following a steep decline in COVID-19 infection rates in Qatar, the country updated its travel and return policy to exempt its vaccinated citizens and foreign residents from pre-arrival PCR testing. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health issued directives that came into effect at 7pm on Monday, February 28. The update requires unvaccinated citizens and expatriates to undergo PCR testing 48 hours before departure from any of the countries placed on Qatar’s Red List travel list. Exempted from the requirement are Qatari citizens and foreign residents who have been fully vaccinated regardless of their departure countries. Coronavirus restrictions in Qatar were eased…

The Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah, Corniche Obhur was officially opened recently by Al-Murjan Holding, a leading provider of tourism, health, and real estate development services in Saudi Arabia. This move further cements the group’s commitment to this sector along with its expanding footprint. The four-star hotel covers an area of 30,133 square meters and consists of 301 rooms on 17 floors. Dining facilities, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a business centre, a ballroom, and meeting rooms are also included. Four Points Hotel Jeddah Corniche is one of the most notable accomplishments of Al-Murjan Holding, which reflects the group’s…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Emirates to increase inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia and attract new segments of travelers. Through the agreement, Emirates will use its global network of over 120 cities to promote the Saudi Arabian experience and encourage leisure travelers to visit the Kingdom’s unique attractions. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Board Member of the Saudi Tourism Authority, and Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia,…

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the removal of travel curbs to 12 African countries for citizens who are fully vaccinated and who have received a booster dose of the approved COVID-19 vaccines, from Sunday, 6th February at 18:00. These countries are Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The authorities specified the categories of citizens who are allowed to travel to these countries: First: Citizens who received the full doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccines in addition…