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Visit 6 Gulf nations on ONE visa ! Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The eagerly awaited Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa, dubbed ‘GCC Grand Tours,’ will enable travelers to explore all six GCC countries and enjoy an extended stay of over 30 days in the region.

On Monday, the 6th, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri unveiled the news during the inaugural day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. Al Marri emphasized in his address that the unified visa will streamline travel to the region, making it more accessible and cost-effective for tourists.

Consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the GCC, alternatively referred to as the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, has introduced the GCC Grand Tours visa.

The primary aim is to entice more tourists by simplifying visits to multiple countries within the region, similar to the concept of the Schengen visa within the European Union.

The objective is to spur economic growth in the region by streamlining tourist travel. Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahrooq, Oman’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism, affirmed that feedback on the unified visa plan was sought by December 2023.

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China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.