All those with Umrah visas will also not be permitted to travel to the kingdom
Construction work on the $500bn NEOM project is slated to begin this year
The senior Emirates executive joined the airline in 2011
Last week, Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved electronic visas for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts
The four times weekly service will be launched in July
The UAE, which has risen by five spots, ranks highest in the region
The UAE passport ranks as the fourth most powerful worldwide
The kingdom is aiming to reduce the number of deaths linked to traffic accidents
Emirates has been seeking additional flights to Canada for years
The on-arrival tourist visa is valid for one month the date of arrival
The UAE Cabinet has also added an insurance scheme in place of bank guarantees when recruiting private sector workers
Etihad is also suspending flights to Edinburgh and Perth on the same date
The new charges come on top of advanced seat selection fees for some economy fares introduced last year
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