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Flight schedules confirmed by Emirates for busy summer
Over the peak travel season, Emirates will operate as scheduled, including at its 39 European points with its London Stansted route resuming on the 1st of August. Emirates has coordinated with its ground handling partners at 129 airports…
Omicron infection spike and crowding could delay Royal Jordanian flights
There may be delays in flights due to crowding and shortages of cadres at airports, as well as a surge in Omicron variant cases, according to Royal Jordanian (RJ). RJ apologized to passengers on Sunday for any delays that may occur, adding…
Jordan tourism revenue is expected to reach JOD 2.9 billion by 2022
By the end of 2022, Jordan's tourism revenue could reach JOD 2.9 billion, with almost JOD1.5 billion in the first half. Nayef Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, represented Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince. He…
Micro, small and mid-sized enterprises are supported by Emirates
As part of the United Nations' Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day and in recognition of the critical role that these enterprises play in post-pandemic recovery, Emirates is empowering MSMEs to pursue growth opportunities…
An airborne hotel that never lands could carry 5,000 guests
Several people have been left stunned by a video showing an AI-piloted plane that would never land. Sky Cruise, designed by Hashem Al-Ghaili, is a flying hotel powered by 20 nuclear engines that can transport 5,000 passengers. Al-Ghaili…
Over 2.7 million guests will be welcomed by Etihad Airways this summer
Following a surge in demand for global travel, Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport have prepared to welcome 2.7 million network passengers over the summer months. Abu Dhabi International Airport will welcome 1.4 million…
TripAdvisor ranks Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque among top global attractions
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has earned a leading reputation as one of the world's top tourism attractions according to TripAdvisor ratings in 2022. SGMC placed first in the region and fourth globally in the Top Attractions…
From 2023, UAE citizens will have visa-free access to the UK
A United Arab Emirates passport holder will no longer need a visa to visit the UK as of 2023 after the UAE was added to the list of countries eligible for the United Kingdom's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. With the landmark…
Etihad Airways will resume direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing
Under the latest mandate of the Chinese Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will resume direct passenger flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing from…
Etihad launches five summer services, growing network to over 70 destinations
The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, is starting five seasonal routes this week. These routes connect Abu Dhabi with popular summer vacation hotspots throughout Europe and the Indian Ocean. This morning, three new seasonal…