News Desk RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, is making it easier than ever for travelers to reach The Red Sea destination this Eid al-Adha, with 32 extra flights added to meet surging holiday demand. Operating between 21–31 May, the expanded schedule offers greater flexibility for holidaymakers and last-minute planners looking to visit the destination during one …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a stern warning against engaging with unlicensed campaigns and misleading advertisements frequently found on social media platforms. The Ministry emphasized that obtaining an official Hajj permit is the only guarantee of performing the pilgrimage safely and legally.  These permits are vital for organizing crowd movement and preventing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. …

News Desk RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is continuing its intensive coordination with international Hajj affairs offices to promote awareness of official procedures. The goal is to ensure that essential guidance and instructional messages reach pilgrims in their home countries well before they arrive in the Kingdom.  These international efforts aim to establish the Hajj permit as …

6 million guest journeys, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo handled during disruption By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai Airports is moving decisively to …

News Desk DUBAI: Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, held a press conference in Istanbul where he announced the country’s tourism statistics for the first three months of 2026. Türkiye experienced a 4.2% rise in international visitors, totalling 9.2 million. The country also reported an impressive USD 9.896 billion in tourism revenue for the first quarter, which is again a 4.2% increase compared to the …

News Desk RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an urgent appeal to all individuals planning to perform Hajj, stressing the absolute necessity of verifying the validity of their Hajj permits before making any financial commitments or travel arrangements. Ministry officials stated that permit compliance is foundational to the security of pilgrims and the orderly movement of …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market. Flights are set to commence on 21st July 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with the airline operating two weekly flights between Muscat and Kigali on Tuesday and Thursday, offering passengers convenient and affordable travel options. One-way Lite fares on the …

By Javed Iqbal KARACHI: The Consulate of Sri Lanka organized a colorful and lively celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Surya Udanaya) at the lush lawns of Iqra University Defence Campus. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Sri Lankan community residing in Karachi, as well as Sri Lankan students studying at various educational institutions. The ceremony featured …

News Desk PARIS: Paris has been named Official Host Destination for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026, with the Gala Ceremony to take place in the French capital on 9 December 2026 as the culmination of the two-day World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Summit. The announcement marks a significant strengthening of the strategic partnership between the Awards and the Alliance, bringing together …