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Flying Between UAE-Philippines Just Got Easier: Emirates Supercharges Dubai–Manila Route with 4 Extra Weekly Flights Dubai/Manila, Jan 20, 2026: In a major boost for travel and trade between the UAE and the Philippines, Emirates Airline has announced it will add four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila starting April 2, 2026. The increase, a…
From Desert Capital to Cruise King: How This City Claimed the World’s Top Cruise Title The World Cruise Awards, one of the most respected accolades in global cruise tourism, has officially crowned Abu Dhabi with the prestigious title of World’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 and the win for the Emirate’s city is in addition…
Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry…
Burj Khalifa Was Never Meant to Be This Tall: Design Trick That Lets Dubai’s Skyscraper ‘Confuse the Wind’ and Stay Rock Solid When the Burj Khalifa opened on January 4, 2010, it did not just take the title of the world’s tallest building, it announced Dubai to the world as a hub of ambition, innovation…
Riyadh Season 2025-26: Flying Over Saudi Offers Immersive Aerial Tourism Experience Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season 2025–26 continues to raise the bar on global entertainment and tourism with the launch of Flying Over Saudi, a first-of-its-kind cinematic aerial experience that is redefining how visitors explore the Kingdom’s natural and urban marvels, all without boarding a…
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…
Saudi Arabia Just Changed Beach Tourism Forever: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know Saudi Arabia is rapidly reshaping not just its skyline but its shoreline. In a recent bold move that underscores its evolving tourism ambitions under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has introduced its first set of formal beach operator regulations and a digital coastal…
