Saudi NewsSaudi Arabia has taken additional precautionary measures to limit the epidemiological risks associated with the Ebola outbreak, including suspending citizens' travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The measures also in...
Hajj & UmrahSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies from providing their services, following the results of last season's performance evaluation, which showed low performance levels at a number of...
Aviation NewsKuwait has decided to bar the entry of non-Kuwaiti travelers who have been in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, unless they have spent more than 21 days outside these countries before arriving in Kuwait, as part of precautio...
Tourism NewsDr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, said that nearly two months ago we witnessed a new war in our regional surroundings, adding to a series of other conflicts and wars the region has suffered over the past few years. T...
International TourismAn analytical report has warned that continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lead to a decline in international visitor numbers in the region in 2026 of between 11% and 27%, with potential annual tourism...
UAE NewsEmirates has asked passengers departing from Dubai International Airport on 26 and 27 March 2026 to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled departure. Passengers should also ensure their contact details are up t...
UAE NewsRX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai has been rescheduled to 17–20 August 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was originally due to take place on 4–7 May and has been postponed due to r...
Tourism NewsWael Aboul-Soud: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels and Nile cruises hardest hit; US and Canadian tours halted March and April itineraries cancelled or amended; Gulf tourism less affected as the period coincides with Ramadan...
Aviation NewsEgyptAir has announced that it will operate one daily flight to Dubai instead of two from Sunday, 15 March, until further notice. The change follows instructions issued by the relevant authorities at Dubai Airport to all...
Tourism NewsSherif Fathy: We are working to quickly revive traffic, diversify tourism types and use digital marketing to face the challenges Head of the Federation of Tourist Chambers: Tourism can overcome challenges with expertise....
UAE NewsTourism authorities in the UAE have directed hotel establishments to extend the stay of guests who were unable to leave the country as a result of the suspension, postponement or delay of flights due to the current excep...
International TourismQatar Tourism has announced a temporary extension of hotel stays for some visitors in the country who were unable to leave due to travel restrictions and current regional circumstances, as part of supporting visitors aff...
