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Planning for summer trip? UAE travel agents expect higher airfares, packages

UAE residents planning their summer holidays this year may need to set aside a higher budget, with travel agents saying airfares and packages are already trending above last year’s levels.Agents said that ticket prices could be around 20 to 30 per cent higher or more compared to the same period last year, driven by strong demand, longer flight routes, and ongoing disruptions affecting travel patterns.“Summer travel enquiries have started coming in, especially for Europe and the Far East,” said S...

Pet relocation from UAE: How to travel to US, UK, Oman, Saudi Arabia with your fur baby

For animal lovers, one of the most heartwarming scenes amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict was that of a flight full of pet parents with their dogs and cats landing at the Athens airport. Emotional scenes unfolded at the airport as small dogs leaped for joy after being let out of their special travel crates. The Greek government-organised Aegean flight from Abu Dhabi carried 45 pets and 101 people amid air travel disruptions due to the war. Not every pet parent has been as lucky as those on board t...

Dubai probes case of art student who grew narcotic plant at home for creativity

Dubai Public Prosecution is investigating a case involving a university student who allegedly grew a narcotic plant at home after being influenced by an online video, before his actions led to his arrest.According to the Dubai Public Prosecution, the case began late at night when police patrol officers noticed a young man behaving in an unsteady and unusual manner near a sports club.Officers approached him to check on his condition, but he appeared in a confused state and struggle...

Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festival

Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festivalGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 01:22, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 01:27, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Where Route 66 begins, so too does a love story

As Route 66 celebrates 100 years, a newly married couple marked a milestone of their own. Noel Brennan has the story.

California seeing higher jet fuel prices, experts predict troubled skies for summer travelers

Airlines worldwide are taking extraordinary measures to keep flying and in business as they face soaring costs, much of it driven by the conflict with Iran. Ian Lee reports from Burbank, California.

Emirates to resume Beirut flights from April 27

Dubai: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to resume flights to Beirut from April 27, according to an update on the carrier’s official website, signalling a gradual return to key regional routes.The airline said it is currently operating services to more than 100 destinations under a limited schedule, as it continues to rebuild its network following earlier disruptions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In its latest update...

Morocco Suspends AEVM Requirement for Malian Travelers Starting Monday

Casablanca – Morocco will suspend the Electronic Travel Authorization system for Malian nationals starting April 27, 2026, according to an announcement relayed by Mali’s foreign ministry after a notification from Rabat on April 23. The measure had already been signaled earlier this month in Bamako during talks between Nasser Bourita and his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop. It is now confirmed to take effect on Monday, with Morocco’s embassy in Bamako issuing a separate notice to that effect. T...

FEDE Returns to Morocco with Global Assembly in Marrakech After 15 Years

Fédération Européenne des Écoles held its Annual General Assembly on April 22-23, in Marrakech, marking its return to Morocco after 15 years of exclusively hosting the event in Europe, and highlighting the Kingdom’s growing positioning within the global higher education and vocational training landscape. The gathering brought together more than 560 institutions from 44 countries, convening academic leaders, institutional representatives and economic stakeholders around a central theme: transitio...

Watch: First group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Iranian Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh-based broadcaster Al Arabiya reported Saturday, despite a deterioration in ties between the Gulf kingdom and the Islamic republic during the Middle East war.Saudi Arabia's Hajj ministry informed Al Arabiya that the first Iranians had arrived this year by air for the annual holy Muslim pilgrimage,...

Morocco Hosts UN Tourism’s First African Innovation Office

Marrakech – UN Tourism officially opened its first-ever thematic office in Africa on Thursday, establishing in Morocco’s capital a permanent base dedicated to innovation across the continent’s tourism sector. Morocco’s Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor and UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais jointly inaugurated the office. Ambassadors from African member states and UN representatives in Morocco attended the ceremony. The UN Tourism Thematic Office on Innovation for Africa is ta...

Anyone flying from UK this summer warned of 'total mess' and 'very expensive tickets'

'It’s very likely that many people’s holidays will be affected.'

First Group of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Departs for Saudi Arabia; Riyadh Emphasizes Full Security Despite War

The first group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims left Iran today (April 25) for Saudi Arabia.

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Ladies-only beaches in the UAE: Best private spaces for women to unwind

As summer begins across the UAE and temperatures continue to rise, many women look for places where they can relax, swim or spend time outdoors while enjoying more privacy. Across the country, several destinations offer women-only beaches, clubs or dedicated ladies days, creating spaces designed specifically for women.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.From beach clubs in Abu Dhabi to ladies-only days in Dubai and coastal spots in Umm Al Quwain, h...

Kunchacko Boban leads intense psychological drama 'Unmadham': First look out now

Dubai: If you like your thrillers with a side of slow-burn madness, Unmadham might be worth circling on your calendar. The Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose-led film has dropped its first look, teasing a dark, psychological ride ahead of its August 7, 2026 release. Directed by editor-turned-filmmaker Kiran Das, the film follows a police constable juggling a fragile personal life while reopening a long-forgotten case that may or may not have supernatural undertones. First look at the poster of 'UN...

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Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport for first time since war

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport for first time since war

‘Athens cannot operate as a giant hotel’: mayor vows to rescue capital from overtourism

Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoodsIn the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, visitor groups appear to be everywhere, snaking their way behind tour guides.Previously, officials would have welcomed such scenes. But for Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor who is determined to reclaim the capital’s congested city centre for its citizens, the start of tourist season leaves the...

No transit visa needed for Indian nationals with layover in France

The Embassy of France in India issued a press release informing Indian nationals with an ordinary passport no longer require a transit visa if en route to a third country through France. The release said that this comes after French President Emmanuel Macron had announced that measures would be taken to ease Indian nationals' travel via France in February this year. It added that with effect from April 10, "Indian nationals possessing an ordinary passport are no longer required to hold an airpor...