travel
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
World
March 22, 2025
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
CNN — The chief executive of London’s Heathrow Airport expects it to be running as normal by Saturday after a…
US reviewing visa programs as official says Afghanistan could be included in Trump travel ban
Middle East
March 12, 2025
US reviewing visa programs as official says Afghanistan could be included in Trump travel ban
CNN — The US State Department is “undertaking a full review of all visa programs,” a department spokesperson confirmed amid…
Masjid al-Haram launches secure luggage storage for visitors
Middle East
March 6, 2025
Masjid al-Haram launches secure luggage storage for visitors
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the launch…
UK imposes digital entry permits for travelers
Travel
March 6, 2025
UK imposes digital entry permits for travelers
Britain began implementing its decision on Wednesday to require travelers arriving in the country to apply for its new Electronic…
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Middle East
February 13, 2025
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
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Egypt’s Al Alamein among 11 new destinations for Saudi Airlines
Travel
February 13, 2025
Egypt’s Al Alamein among 11 new destinations for Saudi Airlines
Saudi Airlines has approved the addition of more than 10 new destinations to its flight network for 2025. These include…
Dubai: Unveiling its latest gems and timeless treasures
Life & Style
February 3, 2025
Dubai: Unveiling its latest gems and timeless treasures
Dubai, a city synonymous with dazzling innovation and ever-evolving experiences, constantly reinvents itself, offering a fresh allure even to seasoned…
Egypt’s hotels increase room rates by 7-15 percent
Life & Style
January 30, 2025
Egypt’s hotels increase room rates by 7-15 percent
Egyptian tourism companies have raised hotel accommodation prices by seven to 15 percent in anticipation of a recovery in travel…
What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged
Travel
January 7, 2025
What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged
It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason…
The survivors of recent crashes were sitting at the back of the plane. What does that tell us about airplane safety?
World
January 5, 2025
The survivors of recent crashes were sitting at the back of the plane. What does that tell us about airplane safety?
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