UAE resumes issuance of entry visas but work permits still on hold
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announces that entry permits are available with immediate effect in bid to kickstart the
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Yas Bay: how Abu Dhabi's new $1.1bn tourism attraction is shaping up
Developer Miral reveals construction progress on project which aims to bolster Yas Island offerings Yas Bay encompasses three distinct areas
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'Quite remarkable' early response to Retire in Dubai scheme
Dubai’s tourism chief sees positive reaction to programme to encourage resident expatriates and foreigners over the age of 55 to
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Air India Express to resume Dubai flights after suspension is lifted
Airline makes announcement after earlier being suspended by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority for coronavirus violations Air India Express has announced
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Luxury Oman hotels hail flights resumption after coronavirus hits occupancy hard
Occupancy in some five-star hotels averaged 50% during lockdown compared to close to 100% for the same period in 2019
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Beirut airport traffic slumps as coronavirus hits Lebanon's tourism sector
Number of passengers travelling via the Beirut International Airport contracted by nearly 75% during the first eight months of 2020
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IPL uncertainty in the UAE delivers blow to India's struggling tourism market
Indian tour operators, airlines have yet to see any increase in bookings related to the Indian Premier League which starts
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Bahrain re-opens borders to tourists and non-residents from 182 countries
Passengers must undergo a PCR test at their own expense after landing Those staying in the country for longer than
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Domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia drives growth plan for Ascott serviced residences
Company has strong pipeline for the kingdom, which includes openings in Riyadh and Al Khobar next year Despite the kingdom’s
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Return to spender: will tourists drive the UAE's Covid recovery?
Font Size – Aa + By Gavin Gibbon Font Size – Aa + By Gavin Gibbon The UAE’s hospitality industry
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How serviced apartments fared versus hotels during the Gulf lockdown
Vincent Miccolis, regional boss of serviced property provider Ascott, says investors, developers and owners are looking at model off the
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