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Some UAE Residents Spend Over Dh10,000 Per Person On Summer Travel
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Some UAE residents are spending more than Dh10,000 per person per trip on international travel and tourism this summer, according to a new study released on Wednesday. Released by consumer insights provider Toluna, the...
Maldives expands tourism capacity with new terminal at Velana International Airport
TTG Asia
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July 30, 2025
A new passenger terminal has opened at Velana International Airport in the Maldives on July 26, increasing capacity and expected to drive further growth in tourist arrivals to the island nation. At the evening event, Maldives president Mohamed...
Arab and Muslim nations back French-Saudi plan urging Hamas to disarm and cede Gaza control
The National News
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Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and Indonesia joined a growing chorus of states on Tuesday calling on Hamas to relinquish control and disarm in Gaza, supporting a UN-backed effort to halt the conflict and revive stalled peace talks....
Egypt to end overland Hajj trips starting 2026
Gulf News
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Hamza Anaby, a member of the Egyptian Federation of Tourist Chambers, told local media that the primary reason behind the decision is Saudi Arabia’s push to rely exclusively on its own internal transportation network during Hajj. This development...
Jadarah launches Tourism & Hospitality management consulting offering
Consultancy-me.com
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July 30, 2025
Jadarah Business Consulting has launched a new offering focused on helping tourism and hospitality businesses in Saudi Arabia navigate the sector’s change and tap the booming opportunities unfolding in the landscape. As Saudi Arabia accelerates...
Reclaiming Africa’s medical tourism legacy: A new era of healthcare excellence
Business Day
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July 30, 2025
Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Today,...
Saudi Arabia opens door for Cameroonian investors
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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July 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia will allow non-Saudis to purchase property starting January 2026. The new law applies mainly to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, sparking fresh investment prospects. Oumar Nchare, Cameroon’s Consul General in Jeddah, announced the reform...
Grace Period Extended for Saudi Arabia Visitors
News Central TV
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July 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia has extended the grace period for individuals with expired visit visas by an extra 30 days, enabling them to leave the country legally without facing additional penalties, according to a statement shared on X by the General...
Saudia Airlines on a course to elevate the customer’s journey
Travel Press
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July 29, 2025
AlFursan, Saudia Airlines’ loyalty program, has a new “Cash + Miles” payment option, making travel more flexible and rewarding for members. The new feature allows AlFursan members to split the cost of their airline tickets using a combination of...
Hajj 2026 payment collection likely to start in early August
ARY News
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July 29, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The collection of expenses for Hajj 2026 is expected to begin in the first week of August, ARY News reported quoting sources. According to sources, Hajj 2026 expenses will be collected in two instalments. The first instalment, likely to...
Saudi Arabia grants 30-day validity extension for expired visit visas
Nairametrics
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July 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia has introduced a 30-day grace period for foreign nationals holding expired visit visas, offering them a temporary window to exit the Kingdom without facing additional legal penalties. The initiative, announced by the General...
Saudi Arabia’s KAU Offers Scholarships for International Postgraduates
Kashmir Life
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July 29, 2025
SRINAGAR: King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia has announced fully funded scholarships for international students for the academic year 2025–2026, offering opportunities to pursue Master’s and PhD programmes in a wide range of academic...
Saudi Arabia to hosts world’s biggest comedy festival: Kevin Hart, Russell Peters among 50+ top comedians
The Times of India
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Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to...
Saudi Arabia grants 30-day grace period for expired visit visa holders
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network- Riyadh Riyadh, Jul 29: In a move aimed at easing the burden on foreign visitors, Saudi Arabia has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals whose visit visas have expired, allowing them to exit the country without...
Saudi Arabia Eases Property Rules for Foreigners, Opens Doors for Cameroonian Investors
Business in Cameroon
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July 29, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Saudi Arabia will allow non-Saudis to purchase property starting January 2026. The new law applies mainly to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, sparking fresh investment prospects. Oumar Nchare, Cameroon’s Consul General in...
Dubai airport logs record travellers in H1
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Dubai 29 July, 2025, 22:36 Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Israel war The facility marked...
US and Israel Boycott UN Conference as France and Saudi Arabia Push 2-State Solution
Media Line
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July 29, 2025
A United Nations conference aimed at reviving the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process opened Monday in New York with high-level support from dozens of countries, including co-hosts France and Saudi Arabia. But the event was boycotted by...
Hajj oversight report supports policy decisions: Minister
Antara
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July 29, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, commended the Hajj oversight report for the 1446 Hijri/2025 pilgrimage season, compiled by the Ministry’s Inspectorate General. The report was described as...
Golf Triumph: Mohammed Wins Orient Travel Stableford With Birdie-Eagle Blitz Khaleej Times
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Despite the sweltering summer heat, golfers turned out in strong numbers for the Orient Travel Monthly Stableford at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club on Saturday. Emerging victorious was Shayan Mohammed, who impressed with a...
Saudi job boom ahead but Bangladeshi workers might miss out. Here’s why
The Business Standard
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July 29, 2025
Highlights: Saudi infrastructure boom creates demand for skilled foreign workers Bangladesh risks losing out due to low-skilled labor focus Saudi nationalisation policies reducing low-skilled foreign worker opportunities Remittances from Saudi...