In the near future, Russia may restore direct air transportation to Oman, while an Omani carrier will fly on the Muscat-Moscow route.

This information was voiced in an interview by the Russian Ambassador to Oman, Ilya Morgunov. Moreover, the supply of tourists will be one of the main goals…

Since May 20, the Israeli authorities have canceled the mandatory PCR testing upon arrival.  From May 10, foreign citizens flying to Israel are allowed to present an antigen test result no older than 24 hours before boarding.

Of the mandatory conditions for a trip to Israel, there are medical…

In the current realities, the Middle East is gaining great popularity among Russian tourists. Qatar occupies a special place. Pac Group devoted a presentation of this country, talking about flights, tourism opportunities and the increased demand for cruises in the Persian Gulf.

“The countries…

Tour operators report that Bahrain previously was not in high demand among Russian tourists. For the May holidays of 2022, the destination is among the most popular resorts for organized tourism.

“This year, the range of opened destinations with direct flights has been greatly reduced. As…

The current demand for tours to Qatar in Russia is already showing good performance. Tour operators look at the prospects positively, predicting an increase of interest from Russian tourists to Qatar.

One of the advantages of Qatar, according to Philip Obruchev-Mironov, head of the commercial…

More than 440 000 Russian tourists visited the Emirate of Dubai in 2021. Compared to 2020, the increase in the number of tourists from Russia was more than 50%, according to the Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai.

According to the Department, tourists from India are in the first…

From February 3, it will be possible to visit Qatar without quarantine only for those vaccinated Russian tourists who received the second dose of Sputnik V no later than six months before the trip.

Thus, the Qatari authorities have reduced the validity of Russian coronavirus vaccination…

Russian tourists who are going on vacation to the emirate of Dubai, from February 3, will have to receive a negative PCR test no earlier than 48 hours before departure. That is, the validity of the PCR test is reduced by a day.

“Passengers whose destination is Dubai are required to have…

Russia has grown to become the second-largest source market for Dubai’s travel and tourism sector in 2021, climbing from eighth place in last year’s rankings. This is according to data released ahead of the next edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre…

In mid-January, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi excluded Russia from the "green" list of countries. For unvaccinated tourists, 10-day quarantine was introduced. For the vaccinated, the number of mandatory PCR tests upon arrival was increased: first one free at the airport upon arrival, and then two more…

Bahrain has simplified the entry rules for Russian tourists. The country has made anti-covid measures slightly simpler - the number of tests that a tourist needs to make was decreased.

According to official information from the Ministry of Health of Bahrain, from January 12, all passengers…

From January 9, foreigners from the countries with a low level of COVID-19, who have had a coronavirus or have been vaccinated, are able to enter Israel.

Earlier it became known that Sputnik is not a vaccine approved for entry into the country. However, then the authorities decided to allow…

The tour operator Anex Tour, together with its strategic partner – Azur air, is launching its own flight program in Abu Dhabi, expanding its offer for tours in the UAE.

For Anex Tour clients wishing to make holidays in the UAE, from December 29, in addition to Dubai package tours to Abu…

Qatar returns Russia to the green list of countries

The Ministry of Health of Qatar has updated the list of countries by the level of risk of COVID-19. Russia returned to the green list since December 1. This means that quarantine upon arrival for Russian tourists will no longer be required.

Since…

Ajman hotels have once again posted the highest occupancies rates across the seven emirates. Ajman also closed the first quarter of this year with the highest occupancies rates.

A new report from CBRE showed that Ajman hotels had an occupancy of 77.9 percent up to October of this year. Dubai…

In conjunction with the celebrations of the 50th UAE National Day, and the important development the sports sector has achieved during this period, and as part of Ajman’s strategy to support and promote sports and encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle by offering all kinds of events and activities,…

From December 1, such a popular destination - including winter period - as Israel may be opened for Russian tourists. The country's tourism minister, Yoel Razvozov, who was on a visit to Russia, explained the details.

According to him, the final decision to open for Russian tourists will…

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development concluded the first edition of the “Al Murabbaa Arts Festival”, under the slogan of “Inspired by Yesterday to Imagine Tomorrow”, which reflected the historical aspects of civilization in the Emirates and its close connection with the past and its ability…

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development, and in the presence of its chairman Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, concluded the Ajman Sea Festival 2021 which was organized by the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club in association with the UAE Marine Sports Federation on Friday 26 and…

The Qatari authorities have added Russia to the "red" list of countries, tightening the requirements for Russian tourists from November 15.

Now, to enter Qatar and move freely around the country, vaccinated Russians are required to present:

- certificate of the full course of vaccination;