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Here are some popularTourist Destinations which have been Affected the most Malaysia Southeast Asia’s leading tourism destination Malaysia is experiencing a sudden fall in the number of tourists. Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Singapore are some of Malaysia’s thrilling tourist spots that have been affected by global Coronavirus outbreak. Singapore has recorded a 52% decline in the number of tourists who visit the country for cruise experiences. With Diamond Princess Cruise fiasco amid Coronavirus crisis and Grand Princess infections creating panic, there is not much left of the industry as of now. UAE Top tourist destination in the Middle East, United Arab Emirates is among the first countries that took swift preventive actions against Coronavirus outbreak by encouraging testing and giving more priority to its healthcare sector. Tourist arrival has been restricted from some European countries due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Not much fall in the number of tourists to the cou...

Aviation Industry:  Fear of the pandemic has peaked. People are worried about being stranded in unknown lands, away from family, away from friends, and for few away from even strangers. Those who were away on business or leisure flew back home or flying back home at the earliest and are staying put. Needless to say, the Aviation sector has gotten its wings clipped.  Governments across the globe are banning passengers from Coronavirus impacted nations. Others are closing borders to prevent any more cases. With low passenger counts, the ghost flight phenomenon is becoming a reality. Many airlines have grounded their craftsassociates’ which is incurring a hefty toll on their ledger. The international aviation industry now facing a widespread shutdown. Read More:  Top 10 Industries most impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak In an attempt to ease the dip, many airlines have announced new flight reductions. Alas, as more countries introduced travel bans and isolation...

One of the leading countries in Middle East region, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known to be the biggest development hub in the region. But, with spread of epidemic, the new Coronavirus, the global economy has seen a tremendous fall. Whereas on one hand, countries are trying their best to cope up with this fatal disease, UAE has extended a helping hand not only to citizens residing within the boundaries, but also to other countries. UAE has stepped forward to provide extra care to the counties in form of grant and kind.  Currently UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed 45 people infected with the new Coronavirus in UAE (COVID-19), as on 7 March 2020. With the whopping rise in numbers noticed in Iran, Italy, South Korea, and other countries, UAE has started its inverse counting as two Chinese patients previously diagnosed with Coronavirus have successfully recovered from it.  Out of the 45 people quarantined with Coronavirus in UAE, three are Emi...

India imposed strict checking for tourists arriving from Italy and the Middle East. It confirmed several cases of the infection in a group of Italian tourists. Jaipur, a popular heritage city in India also has two suspected Coronavirus infection cases. Both cases are of Italian tourists who entered the country in first week of March. Fears have risen in India due to increased movement of the infected. New Delhi, Agra, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and few other cities have reported suspected cases of Coronavirus infection. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi might also be skipping this year’s Holi festival due to the infection. Read Full Article:  Coronavirus Global Outbreak: What we know so far

Planning on visiting Dubai? Or do you live in Dubai? Do you love food? If the answer to any one of this is yes, then you have to visit the upcoming Dubai Food Festival 2020 . In case you have any questions related to the event, we have compiled some answers for you. Q. What is Dubai Food Festival known for? A. Dubai the city is most famous for its luxurious lifestyle, amazing megastructure architecture, lively nightlife, skyscrapers, and manmade islands. Yet, those that live in Dubai or in neighbouring countries flock together for the eagerly awaited Dubai Food Festival. It is famous for offering guests multi-cultural cuisines, gastronomical wonders made live by ‘Master Chef stars’, Michelin award winning restaurants and hidden gem kiosks and eateries for a reduced cost.   Q. Which is the national food of Dubai? A. Fish, rice, and meat are known as staples for the national dish of Dubai. Yet, as a cultural melting pot, people of Dubai have adopted their love for I...