People looking to spend more, travel longer, says reportThe near-term outlook for travel looks favourable, and people are looking to spend more and travel longer in 2022, according to a report from Wego and Cleartrip, delves into traveller sentiments and readiness to travel in a post-Covid world. More… |
No PCR, but 2-dose vaccine must for arrivals, says OmanOman’s Supreme Committee said that passengers arriving into the Sultanate have to show proof of two-dose vaccination with any vaccines approved in Oman, while PCR test proof is not required. It also highlighted that wearing More… |
Etihad says no PCR tests needed before travel to Abu DhabiEtihad Airways has announced that guests who are fully vaccinated and travelling with the airline to Abu Dhabi will no longer need a PCR test before their flight following the latest UAE government directive, from February 26. More… |
Bahrain updates quarantine rulesBahrain has announced that the quarantine period will be seven days from the date of Covid-19 infection for individuals that hold a green shield on the BeAware Bahrain app. Following approval by the Government More… |
Oman makes two-dose vaccination mandatory for visitorsOman's Supreme Committee, which has been tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus pandemic, has announced new entry restrictions, making two-dose vaccination mandatory for all non-Omanis aged 18 and above entering the s More… |
Agoda launches new products to facilitate safe travelAgoda, a global digital travel platform, has launched a multitude of products across the customer booking funnel to improve the accessibility and efficiency of travel in a post-Covid landscape. Launched as an extension of its exis More… |
World Bank agrees $100m Iraq vaccination projectThe World Bank has approved a new $100 million project to scale up Iraq’s health sector response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Iraq Covid-19 Vaccination Project will support the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations to priority p More… |
Mauritius to reopen its borders to visitors on October 1The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius continues with its proactive and transparent response to the global Covid crisis, as it prepares to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated visitors, but in a safe and secure manner, on October 1. More… |
Oman Air volunteers honoured for role in vaccine driveA total of 71 Oman Air volunteers were recently recognized for their commitment to community wellbeing as part of the Ministry of Health’s National Vaccination Campaign at the Oman Conference and Exhibition Centre. Abdulaziz More… |
WTO launches vaccine data website in global allianceThe heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group, World Health Organization (WHO) and World Trade Organization (WTO) have launched a new website providing information on access to Covid-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnosti More… |