Tag: travel
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Saudi Arabia launches live crowd tracker for Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Saudi Arabia has rolled out a digital platform that lets Umrah pilgrims check live crowd levels at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque before they set off, plus an interactive map with nearly 950 landmarks and facilities. Read more →
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UAE Visa-on-Arrival Now Open to Six More Nationalities
The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme to nationals of six countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and South Africa, if they hold residence in certain Western countries. Here's what it means if you're one of the many expats from these… Read more →
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74 Countries which can go to Japan as visa free Countries.
Japan has reciprocal visa-free arrangements with 74 countries and regions, but Kuwait is not among them. Here's what that means if you're planning a trip from Kuwait. Read more →
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Two Travellers Hiding $1.67 Million in Cash at Airport
Thai customs officers arrested two foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport after finding more than $1.67 million in concealed US dollar banknotes – a case that's a good reminder of how seriously countries, including Kuwait, treat undeclared cash. Read more →
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World’s second most visited country.
Spain has been ranked third in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, behind Japan and the United States, after welcoming a record 96.8 million visitors in 2025. Read more →
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Two Gulf Airports Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Terminals
A new global list of the world's most beautiful airports includes two from right next door – Doha's Hamad International and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International. Read more →