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Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
Saudi Arabia raises Hajj hospitality penalties, tightens compliance rulesSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter penalties for hospitality providers in Mecca and Medina during Hajj to enhance pilgrim services. Repe...
Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeatedSaudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran. They believe Tehran has not been weakened enough and...
Saudi Arabia introduces mandatory beach rules and digital guide for coastal tourismSaudi Arabia has introduced a new regulatory framework for its Red Sea beaches, effective January 1, 2026. This initiative mandates compreh...
Saudi sets sail with first-ever cruise ship regulations to power Red Sea tourismSaudi Arabia has introduced its first regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, aiming to transform the Red Sea into a major tourism...
Saudi Arabia resumes e-visa, Umrah visa services after Hajj concludesSaudi Arabia has reactivated its e-visa system for tourists and Umrah pilgrims after the Hajj pilgrimage concluded, starting June 10. Trave...
Inside Saudi Arabia’s first five-star luxury train worth Rs 461 crores. Check Dream of the Desert's lavish features and photosSaudi Arabia and Arsenale's 'Dream of the Desert' five-star train, inspired by the Kingdom's landscapes and heritage, offers 34 luxurious s...
Unified GCC visa: Middle East’s multi-nation travel permit to be rolled out this yearThe Saudi Tourism Authority has said the imminent introduction of the Unified GCC visa, permitting travellers to explore all six Gulf natio...
Gulf's version of the Schengen visa to be called 'GCC Grand Tours', open up access to six countriesThe GCC Grand Tours unified tourist visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Gulf countries, with an estimated 128.7 million...
Military tourism to Arabian winter, travel goes offbeatArmy Polygon, a company specializing in military-style events, is aiming to attract Indian travellers for military tourism this year. The c...
Saudi Arabia eyes 7.5 mn Indian visitors by 2030, offers 96-hour free visaWitnessing increasing demand for travel from India to Saudi Arabia for spiritual and leisure purposes, Riyadh aims to attract 7.5 million I...
You can now apply for Saudi e-visa online if you have these passport stampsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Indian passport holders with a UK, US or Schengen visa used once to apply for an e-visa online. In addition, t...
Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and the deal that paid off for both sidesMessi, who is regarded perhaps as global soccer's greatest player, was starting to cash in on the new partnership: His photo-op in the Red ...
Saudi Arabia launches free 4-day stop-over visaThe visa has a validity of three months and will be issued free of cost. This means that you can apply for the visa up to 90 days before yo...
IPL: Saudi tourism replaces Unacademy as official partnerSTA is the second Saudi entity to sponsor IPL, after Saudi Aramco which is the exclusive sponsor of Orange Cap and Purple Cap, which are gi...
EaseMyTrip inks pact with Saudi Tourism Authority to boost tourism to Saudi Arabia"Through our collaboration with Saudi Tourism, we aim to strengthen its awareness across our community, highlighting the destination's uniq...