The period of Ramadan sees a 76 percent increase in travel, according to a report by Ipsos UAE. The hike in travel rate is prevalent mainly among the affluent male category.
Gen X revealed a higher travel trend than Gen Z, especially in International travel.
Due to the surge in international and domestic ravel during Ramada, travel and tourism application also witness a surge in users, mainly driven by Gen Z.
The report reveals that even following the Ramadan period, travel plans are likely within the UAE during Eid. Affluent individuals however, are most likely to make plans for international travel. 41 percent of travellers are domestic while 21 percent choose to travel internationally.
On Tuesday, Arabian Business reported that UAE residents can now get a UK visa in just 15 days, as the processing time has been slashed by relevant authorities.
“The processing time for UK visas has reverted to the 15 working days standard, and the turnaround time for priority and super priority visas have likewise normalised,” a VFS spokesperson told Arabian Business.
Saudi Arabia also launched a free stopover visa for visitors arriving in the Kingdom by air.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the transit visa for stopovers on Monday, January 29 and it is effective immediately.
The new Saudi visa is free and entitles its holder to a four-day stay in the Kingdom. Once issued the visa is valid for three months.
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