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Emirates student offer
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Students Can Now Get Cheaper Emirates Flights With New Discounts

What happened?Emirates has launched a student travel offer with discounted fares, extra baggage allowance and flexible booking options for eligible students. Who is...

Montenegro visa-free for UAE residents
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Skip the Visa! UAE Residents Can Now Visit This Dream European Destination

What happened?Montenegro has introduced a temporary visa-free entry scheme for eligible UAE residents from May 1 to October 1, 2026. Who is affected?Foreign...

Etihad Rail Madinat Zayed and Liwa stations
Local News

Etihad Rail Brings Two Abu Dhabi Stations Forward – Here’s When They Will Open Now

What happened?Etihad Rail will open its Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations on November 30, 2026, one month ahead of the previously announced...

Passengers walking through Dubai International Airport as DXB operates near full capacity during the 2026 summer travel season.
Local News

Dubai Airports Operating Near Full Capacity Despite Regional Tensions, CEO Confirms

What happened?Dubai International Airport (DXB) is operating at near full capacity despite recent regional airspace disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East....

UAE air taxi regulations
Local News

UAE Driving Licence Now Recognised in 34 Countries

What happened?The UAE Ministry of Interior announced that the UAE driving licence is now recognised in 34 countries and international destinations under the...

UAE Airports Ditching Passports for Face Recognition
Local NewsTravel

Is Dubai Airport Going Passport-Free? Here’s What You Need to Know

Dubai’s airports have deployed 122 biometric smart gates that process passengers in approximately five seconds using facial recognition. The UAE plans to fully...

UAE updates this week
Local NewsUAE Facts

5 Important UAE News Updates You May Have Missed This Week

The UAE has rolled out several important updates this week affecting residents, workers, families, renters and travellers. These include the upcoming visa grace...

Dubai Instagram travel rankings 2026
Local News

Dubai Tops Global Instagram Travel Rankings for 2026 Again

Dubai’s love affair with social media is far from slowing down. From sunrise shots at Jumeirah Beach to glittering skyline videos from Downtown,...

Saudi Arabia luxury train
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Dream of the Desert Luxury Train Opens Riyadh HQ Before 2026 Launch

Luxury travel in the Gulf is entering a new chapter. Saudi Arabia’s much-talked-about Dream of the Desert train project has officially opened its...

Qatar Airways winter flights expansion at global airports
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Qatar Airways Adds Nearly 3,000 Flights For Winter Season

Qatar Airways is heading into the winter travel period with one of the most significant network boosts seen in recent years. The Doha-based...