Emiratis looking to visit South Africa do not need to apply for a visa before their trip if they hold a diplomatic, mission, special or ordinary UAE passport. The change came into force yesterday after the South Africa Department of Home Affairs added the UAE to its visa waiver list, which means that Emirati visitors can stay for as long as 90 days. The news comes after the UAE passport was recently named as one…
The leading business partner in regard to managed travel, American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), is to gain a controlling stake in one of the Middle East’s biggest travel management networks, Kanoo Travel, following a definitive agreement. GBT and Kanoo Travel are to enter into a joint venture that will provide managed events and travel service to Middle East clients. Kanoo Travel has been an important partner of the global travel partner network operated by…
An advisory to citizens of the United Arab Emirates has been issued by the UAE Embassy in Hong Kong, telling those either already living there or planning to visit the country to exercise caution after the explosive protests earlier this week. The Embassy issued the warning via its official account on Twitter, after HK Airport Authority announced the cancellation of all flights on Monday following thousands of protesters engaging in a sit-in at the airport.…
UAE residents are aiming to disconnect from technology and create special family moments when they go away on holiday this summer, but they also need the correct travel insurance to ensure that dream getaways go as planned and that they are not left counting the cost due to gaps in provision. A new study by Disney Destinations has tapped into the magic of holidays in today’s fast-paced modern world, with many people in the UAE…
Travel insurance provides appropriate cover for a person when they make a trip abroad, with medical expenses, lost luggage and flight cancellations among the risks that are included in a policy. However, UAE residents are being urged to check the small print to ensure that there are no gaps in provision. While the vast majority of holidays go without a hitch, a policy that isn’t tailored to the needs of travellers can leave them short…