travel
Qatar apologizes, investigates forced airport examinations
Middle East
October 28, 2020
Qatar apologizes, investigates forced airport examinations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar apologized Wednesday after authorities forcibly examined female passengers from a Qatar Airways flight…
COVID-19 travel updates: Canada releases new registration process, Dubai requires two PCR tests
Egypt
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 travel updates: Canada releases new registration process, Dubai requires two PCR tests
Two major airlines announced on Monday new coronavirus-related requirements for passengers traveling from Egypt to Canada and Dubai. EgyptAir stated…
CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery
Middle East
October 27, 2020
CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s…
Poland grants Minister of Antiquities Anany, Egyptologist Hawass Order of Merit
Egypt
October 26, 2020
Poland grants Minister of Antiquities Anany, Egyptologist Hawass Order of Merit
In a ceremony held in the garden of the Polish embassy in Cairo on Sunday, the Polish government awarded its…
Sharm el-Sheikh to install e-monitoring system for land, marine transportation
Egypt
October 23, 2020
Sharm el-Sheikh to install e-monitoring system for land, marine transportation
“Leave you worries and enjoy life in the City of Peace” is the new slogan that Sharm el-Sheikh hopes to…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
Middle East
October 23, 2020
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
Photo tour: Luxurious boutique hotel in Gouna transports guests back in time
Life & Style
October 22, 2020
Photo tour: Luxurious boutique hotel in Gouna transports guests back in time
“La Maison Bleue”, a boutique hotel located in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town Gouna, is a prime example of hotels…
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
Middle East
October 19, 2020
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways does not expect to use its Airbus A380s for at least the next two years, its…
Europe reels as it sets virus records, slaps on new rules
World
October 15, 2020
Europe reels as it sets virus records, slaps on new rules
BERLIN (AP) — Fears rose Thursday that Europe is running out of chances to control its fall coronavirus outbreak, as…
Egypt’s Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh rank among top Middle East tourist destinations
Travel
October 14, 2020
Egypt’s Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh rank among top Middle East tourist destinations
Online travel company Trip Advisor named Egypt’s Red Sea cities of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh among the top 10 regional…