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UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

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A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

Costs of Qatar’s 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa

What long-term residency gets you in Qatar, compared to UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Qatar 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared

EU plans extended Schengen stays — are you eligible?

Digital visas, talent attraction, and targeted measures shape Europe’s new visa policy

EU unveils visa strategy to boost security, growth and global competitiveness

Bought iPhone or a Rolex? Save on Indian customs duties

Higher duty-free limits mean UAE travellers bring gadgets home with fewer customs charges

Travelers go through a security screening, used for illustrative purposes.

India's new duty-free limits: What UAE flyers must know

New rules boost duty-free limits, gold jewellery, laptops, pets, and passenger benefits

India customs update: Duty-free allowance rises – key points for UAE travellers

India flights under Dh350? Air India Express mega sale

Bookings open until February 5 with travel valid across India and the Gulf until end-2026

Air India Express aircraft launches a mega sale with discounted India–UAE fares.

Planning a UK trip? VFS shares crucial ETA reminder

Rules are changing from February 26 onwards, said UK Visas and Immigration

Travellers from the UAE heading to the UK are being urged to check ETA and e-visa requirements ahead of the February deadline.

Nipah alert: What UAE travellers to India must know

Fresh cases prompt heightened surveillance; doctors outline steps to stay safe

UAE residents flying to India are being advised to stay alert and follow health precautions amid fresh Nipah virus alerts in parts of India.

US storm cancels 11,400+ flights; UAE airlines update

Over 40 US airports closed or limited, de-icing underway; what travellers need to know

Ground crews de-ice an American Airlines jet at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

How UAE travellers adjust to visa delays, rising costs

Practical, data-driven travel budgeting as demand stays high, visa timelines hurt planning

Travel agents in the UAE reporting a significant spike in travel demand to certain destinations.

Etihad, Emirates cancel US flights amid heavy snowstorm

Thousands of flights grounded this weekend as severe snow disrupt travel across the US

Over 9,000 US flights were cancelled this weekend, with Sunday’s 5,800+ cancellations the worst in a year.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–US flights amid winter storm

Flights to New York and Washington suspended as severe weather disrupts US air travel

Severe snow disrupts travel: Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–US flights

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