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Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO

Tewolde Gebremariam led Ethiopian Airlines Group for more than a decade

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Tewolde Gebremariam

4 more India destinations now linked to Abu Dhabi

Air India Express expands services as Abu Dhabi's India network grows

Air India Express has expanded its Abu Dhabi operations with new direct flights to Navi Mumbai, Indore and Lucknow, while services to Guwahati will begin on August 7.

Why UAE families are changing travel plans this August

Travellers opt for flexi dates, indirect flights as fares stay high before schools reopen

Passengers disembark at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 as UAE families return from their summer holidays. Travel agents say strong back-to-school demand, higher fuel costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty are keeping airfares from India to the UAE elevated.

Ex-IATA chief Willie Walsh officially takes IndiGo helm

Veteran aviation executive to lead IndiGo's global expansion and next phase of growth

Walsh's move to IndiGo also marks the end of his tenure at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he served as Director General before stepping down this year.

Which foods can’t Indian travellers bring to the UAE?

Avoid surprises at the airport - These items Indian travellers can’t bring on flights

Heading to the UAE from India? Know exactly which foods and medications are not allowed before you pack.

NRIs can soon avoid repeated KYC checks in India

New system could reduce repeat KYC checks for NRIs using Indian banks and investment firms

CKYC 2.0: NRIs in UAE can soon avoid repeated KYC checks in India

Why some UAE travellers are delaying holidays

Travel agents say emergency trips continue, but leisure demand remains subdued

Travellers at Dubai International Airport in December 2025.

India visa-free map changed in July: Places still open

New visa rules in 2026 reshape travel plans for Indian holidaymakers

New visa rules in 2026 reshape travel plans for Indian holidaymakers

New guide for Indian tourist visa applicants in UAE

New ICAC guidance covers application steps, required documents, visa fees for travellers

The new ICAC guidance outlines the application process, required documents and fees for those applying for an Indian tourist visa.

First look: Inside new Indian passport centres in UAE

Alhind-run centres handle surge in renewals, visas and attestations

16 new ICACs replace embassy counters for passports and consular services

New passport centres open, thousands apply on Day 1

Sixteen UAE hubs replace embassy counters, handling up to 8,000 applications daily

New ICAC network streamlines Indian passport and consular services across UAE

New way to apply for Indian passport in UAE explained

Appointments open twice daily as 16 new Indian Consular Application Centres begin services

Alhind to handle Indian passport, visa and consular services in UAE from July 22, 2026.

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