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CDC updates COVID-19 travel risk map, Egypt classified as ‘medium risk’
Egypt
August 4, 2021
CDC updates COVID-19 travel risk map, Egypt classified as ‘medium risk’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its coronavirus travel risk map on its website, with Egypt…
Saudi tourism sector targets 100 million visitors annually
Travel
August 4, 2021
Saudi tourism sector targets 100 million visitors annually
The Saudi Tourism Authority announced Wednesday that it aims to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million visitors…
UAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
Middle East
August 3, 2021
UAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will on Thursday lift a ban on transit flights including from…
Health Ministry equips 125 offices to vaccinate those wishing to travel abroad
Egypt
July 30, 2021
Health Ministry equips 125 offices to vaccinate those wishing to travel abroad
Egypt’s Health Ministry has opened 125 vaccination centers in the country dedicated for those who wish to travel abroad, ministry…
England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors
World
July 29, 2021
England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors
LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) – England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive…
Egypt to receive first electric train from China in August
Egypt
July 28, 2021
Egypt to receive first electric train from China in August
Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) will receive from China in August the first train that will operate on the…
Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad
Middle East
July 28, 2021
Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad
CAIRO, July 27 (Reuters) – Kuwait on Tuesday said only citizens who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus will be…
Saudi Arabia threatens 3-year travel ban for citizens who visit “red list” states
Middle East
July 28, 2021
Saudi Arabia threatens 3-year travel ban for citizens who visit “red list” states
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will impose a three-year travel ban on citizens traveling to countries on the…
Egypt ranks as 2nd top summer destination for Czech tourists: ministry
Egypt
July 27, 2021
Egypt ranks as 2nd top summer destination for Czech tourists: ministry
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said on Tuesday that the country ranked second in the list of Czech citizens’ favorite…
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
World
July 25, 2021
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
LONDON (AP) — Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another…