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lydubai boosts flight schedules to Milan Bergamo and Naples amid network expansion. Beginning July 31, 2026, the airline will run a double-daily service connecting Dubai International Airport with Milan-Bergamo Airport, while also expanding its flights to Naples International Airport to a daily schedule. Between November 1 and November 30, 2026, flydubai will temporarily reroute its daily service from Dubai International Airport to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport during planned maintenance at Naples International Airport. The new routes to Milan-Bergamo and Naples continue to operate under the established codeshare agreement between flydubai and Emirates, offering passengers integrated travel options and synchronized flight schedules.
In Dubai, on Tuesday, Emirates, the flagship airline, introduced a new cryptocurrency checkout feature, allowing eligible travelers to purchase flights using digital assets via its website and mobile application. Confirmed by Emirates News Agency, this development results from a strategic memorandum of understanding signed initially in July 2025 between Emirates and Crypto.com. The digital asset payment portal is accessible to residents of the United Arab Emirates for both domestic and international flights, with transactions conducted and settled in Emirati Dirhams (AED). Payments are handled through Crypto.com’s checkout system, granting users direct access to their digital wallets during the ticketing process.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi revealed on Tuesday that the iconic Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum will commence operations on December 11, 2026, located on Saadiyat Island. Confirmed by official coverage from Emirates News Agency, this event signifies a significant step forward in the UAE’s development as a leading international hub for contemporary art and intercultural dialogue. Designed by the late Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, the 80,000-square-metre venue is situated within the Saadiyat Cultural District and stands as the largest museum within the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s global network.
During the first six months of the year, the Republic of Korea recorded nearly 2 million foreign visitors in June alone. This milestone contributed to the total number of international arrivals entering the country exceeding 10 million in H1, supported by consistent double-digit increases from key regional markets. Official data from the government, as published by Emirates News Agency, confirmed that Korea’s foreign tourist arrivals crossed the 10 million mark in H1 following these sustained gains. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s statistics reveal that June alone saw 1.99 million foreign tourists, a 23.1 percent rise compared to June of the previous year. This strong monthly surge brought the cumulative visitor count for the first half of the year to 10.71 million, representing a 21.3 percent increase from the 8.8 million recorded in the same period of 2025 and surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 26.9 percent.
New government data shows South Korea’s travel account posts surplus for 3rd consecutive month in May amid rising tourist arrivals. The post May foreign tourist arrivals drive South Korea travel surplus appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..
Official Australians travel advice Middle East conflict notices warn of sudden airspace closures, cancellations, and disruptions. The post Australians travel advice Middle East conflict elevated now appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..
New Italy beach reservation rules require digital passes. Learn how Sardinian beach entry fees and visitor caps manage overtourism The post Italy introduces mandatory booking slots for popular beaches appeared first on Gulf Daily Report: The Gulf’s daily news, fully reported..
India warns against Iran travel asks citizens already there to consider leaving as conflict intensifies. Book commercial flights now. The post Indians in Iran urged to depart using commercial flights appeared first on Gulf Daily Report: The Gulf’s daily news, fully reported..
New EU flight rules preserve delay compensation while adding simpler refunds, stronger rerouting and clearer hand baggage pricing rules. The post New EU air passenger rules expand travel protections appeared first on Gulf Daily Report: The Gulf’s daily news, fully reported..
flydubai will restart daily Dubai-Aleppo flights on July 20, restoring the route after nearly 14 years and expanding its Syria network.