Dubai has turned its work philosophy into a verb with the launch of the Dubai-it initiative. Dubai has coined a new term for the way it works, and it has already spread across government offices and social media feeds. On June 17, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the … Read more
Google and Dubai’s tourism department have launched Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition to boost homegrown food and drink spots. Google is turning the spotlight on Dubai’s homegrown food scene. The company has launched a new initiative called Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, built to push foot traffic and visibility toward small, local food and beverage … Read more
The US State Department has dismantled birth tourism networks abroad and revoked the visas of those involved. The US State Department says it has broken up several birth tourism networks operating overseas and revoked the visas of foreign nationals linked to them. In a series of statements posted on June 10, the department said no … Read more
Salam is the second southern white rhino calf born at Dubai Safari Park since 2024. Dubai Safari Park has welcomed a new southern white rhino calf. The male calf, named Salam, was born on March 1, 2026, to mother Olive. He weighed 73.5 kg at birth and is healthy under the care of the park’s … Read more
With temperatures expected to climb as high as 47°C in Makkah this year, here is everything pilgrims need to know about Hajj 2026. Hajj 2026 has officially begun, with over 860,000 foreign pilgrims already arrived in Saudi Arabia and more flying in daily ahead of the pilgrimage’s peak rituals. Saudi authorities expect approximately 1.5 million … Read more
Emirates Airline has introduced and expanded a program known as “Travel Rehearsals,” designed to support children and young people with autism by helping them prepare for air travel. The initiative focuses on reducing anxiety associated with flying by allowing participants to experience the airport journey in a controlled, guided environment before undertaking an actual trip. … Read more
Pakistan is a land of extraordinary diversity from bustling megacities to serene beaches, historic monuments to towering mountain peaks, and vibrant food scenes to natural wonders that take your breath away. Whether you are an expat planning your first trip or a curious traveller looking beyond the usual guidebooks, this list will show you some … Read more
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada starting February 17, 2026, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and business travel. China has officially added ordinary passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa-free program, allowing short stays of up to 30 … Read more