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Schengen travel update: How entry checks will work now

New digital border checks to log non‑EU travellers across 29 Schengen countries

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Travelling to Europe? New digital checks now in place at Schengen borders

Saudia to resume flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman

Partial services restart on key regional routes from April 11, 2026

Selected daily flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman return from Jeddah hub

Airlines warned off Middle East skies till April 24

EASA extends advisory as conflict risks rise across multiple Gulf airspaces

Major European airlines have suspended operations to countries across the region.

Philippine passport delays: What applicants should know

Release of new passports may take 10 to 15 working days from the date of application

Applicants filing since late March may face longer waiting times, as authorities work to restore normal processing

Etihad launches seasonal flights to Dhaka

Seasonal four-weekly service from June 26 supports trade, cargo and diaspora travel

Etihad Airways is currently operating limited flights from Abu Dhabi.

Ceasefire sparks hope in UAE travel and tourism sector

Leaders see cautious optimism as tourism eyes gradual recovery after disruptions

Federal and local authorities have taken strong measures to ensure stability, says Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

What new monitoring rules mean for Philippine trips

Tighter staff monitoring, passenger protection during travel surge

Philippine transportation chief orders tightened watch on luggage screeners after missing money reports

Dubai-hotel group announces international expansion

106-key hotel to be redesigned as lifestyle hub in Mers Sultan district

The hotel, formerly known as the Washington Hotel, will undergo a phased refurbishment.

Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations

Carrier cites Middle East geopolitical situation; more flights may be affected

Singapore Airlines said passengers affected by the cancellations will be offered alternative travel arrangements or refunds.

Mecca airport, metro plans move forward

Saudi official outlines transport upgrades, including buses and road networks

Mecca's road infrastructure has also undergone major upgrades to accommodate increasing traffic and improve access to key religious sites.

Airfares soar as war disrupts jet fuel supply

Jet fuel costs and rerouted flights push ticket prices sharply higher across key routes

Fuel costs are the biggest factor in dictating how much more airlines will charge this year. So far, indications are that fuel costs are heading higher.

Trump: US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said there were no negotiations with the US

US President Donald Trump

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