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In a major update ahead of Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary halt on Umrah visas and strict entry restrictions to...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar13 Apr 2026As Hajj 2026 draws closer, the energy across UAE travel agencies and mosques is already shifting. Flights are being checked, group packages are...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar8 Apr 2026A major sustainability milestone has just been reached in AlUla, where more than one million native seedlings have been produced to help restore...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar6 Apr 2026The Saudi Film Festival 2026 is set to take over the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) this April, bringing together filmmakers,...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar2 Apr 2026Something is striking about seeing Jabal Abu Sadi up close. It’s not polished or designed for visitors—and that’s exactly the appeal. The mountain’s...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar31 Mar 2026There’s been a noticeable shift across the Gulf in recent years — and it’s now showing up in global rankings. Saudi Arabia has...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar24 Mar 2026The final days of Ramadan always feel a little different in Dubai. The roads stay busy well past midnight, supermarkets are packed with...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar17 Mar 2026Travellers flying with Saudia Airlines now have greater flexibility as the airline rolls out new options for passengers impacted by recent regional airspace...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar16 Mar 2026Every year, the last ten nights of Ramadan transform Makkah into one of the busiest religious destinations in the world. Pilgrims arrive from...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar12 Mar 2026Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence, a move that signals how serious the Kingdom is about building a...
By Nidhi Singh Parihar11 Mar 2026