Luxury homes back in business as Indian economy maintains pace

China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID

Travellers streamed into China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of...

China seeks to minimise COVID-19 risk, urges citizens to cut down on travel, gatherings

China is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. ...

More nations impose coronavirus tests on travellers from China

Spain, South Korea and Israel on Friday joined nations imposing COVID-19 tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases. Despite its hospitals...

Pakistan starts screening all international passengers over new Omicron variant

Tariq Butt, Correspondent Pakistani Health authorities have said that a surveillance system has been installed at all entry points of Pakistan to monitor incoming passengers in the wake...

China to resume issuing passports, visas to tourists as it relaxes virus restrictions

China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years, setting up a potential...

China to scrap mandatory quarantine on arrival in fresh COVID-19 rule relaxation

China said on Monday it would scrap mandatory quarantine on arrival, further unwinding years of strict virus controls as the country battles a surge in cases. Having mostly cut...

Emirates opens new lounge for young flyers at Dubai Airport

Young travellers flying Emirates as unaccompanied minors can now relax and wait for their flight in a newly upgraded lounge dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport, located next to...

Taqa Group reports revenue rise of 11% at Dhs45.7 billion in 2021

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) on Friday reported consolidated financial results for the year ended Dec.31, 2021 with net income (Taqa-share) of Dhs6.0 billion, an increase of AED3.2 billion,...

Airlines urge White House to end COVID-19 international travel testing rules

Major airlines, business and travel groups urged the White House on Wednesday to end COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated international passengers travelling to the United States. Airlines...