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Visa Splits Middle East Operations as Saudi HQ Rule Reshapes Regional Business Strategy Global payments giant Visa is reorganising its Middle East operations, a move that reflects how Saudi Arabia’s “regional headquarters” policy is rewriting the corporate map of the Gulf. The US-based company’s latest structural shift comes amid intensifying competition among Gulf states for…
UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged…
World’s Safest City for a Decade: How Does Abu Dhabi Do It? In a remarkable achievement that underscores its ongoing commitment to public safety, Abu Dhabi has once again been named the world’s safest city in the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index, marking the tenth consecutive year the UAE capital has topped the global rankings….
Dubai Palm Monorail Suspended Indefinitely for Maintenance: 5 Best Alternative Routes You Need to Know Dubai’s iconic Palm Monorail, the first monorail in the Middle East and a key people-mover on Palm Jumeirah Island, has suspended operations indefinitely for essential maintenance work, leaving locals and tourists alike in transit limbo as the route connecting the…
Amazon launches Creators Foundry to help UAE influencers sell worldwide Dubai has once again positioned itself at the forefront of the global creator economy, with a major new initiative designed to help digital creators turn their influence into entrepreneurial success. On the sidelines of the fourth 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, Creators HQ (the…
Etihad Makes Aviation History: First-Ever Direct Flights Link UAE and Luxembourg Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2026: In a major expansion of international air links, Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg in Europe. This will mark the first time a Middle Eastern airline…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its dream run at the global box office, with its staggering worldwide earnings underlining its mass appeal. However, despite its success across territories, one key market has remained completely out of reach for the film, the Middle East. The film has reportedly been banned in several countries in the region, leading…
Meet the Dubai Power Players Bringing Hollywood’s Biggest Stars to the Middle East Dubai, January 08, 2025: The Middle East’s glittering skylines, luxury resorts and booming entertainment scene have made the region an increasingly attractive stop for Hollywood stars, from award-winners like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to a broad lineup of international talent…
A Thaw at Last? Türkiye and Armenia Ease Visa Rules in Confidence-Building Move In a landmark move that could signal a thaw in decades-long strained relations, Türkiye and Armenia have eased visa procedures for holders of diplomatic, service and special passports, starting January 1, 2026. Announced jointly by both governments in late December 2025, the…
Muscat to Damascus Non-Stop? SalamAir’s New 2026 Route Is Turning Heads Budget travellers and Middle East explorers may have just received one of the best travel gifts of the year. Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has opened ticket sales for brand-new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, offering nonstop regional travel at surprisingly affordable prices starting…
