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Abu Dhabi staycation: How to visit top 4 indoor attractions in 24 hours

As temperatures climb, many UAE residents begin looking for ways to stay active without feeling the heat. Add to that rising airfares amid ongoing regional tensions, and the idea of a staycation makes more sense than international travel.This one-day itinerary in Abu Dhabi taps into exactly that. Starting in the afternoon and stretching into the next day, it spans four stops, moving from immersive digital art you can walk through to life-sized dinosaurs, and from deep dives into the UAE’s past t...

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August for 2nd straight year

Pilgrims can embark on the sacred Kailash Manasarovar Yatra again in 2026, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating with China. The spiritual journey, resuming for the second year, will see 20 batches of 50 individuals each travel via Uttarakhand or Sikkim. Selection will be computer-generated and gender-balanced, with registration now open.

Booming borderland gem overcomes reputation for unfriendly locals as Americans flock there in droves

Booming borderland gem overcomes reputation for unfriendly locals as Americans flock there in drovesBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 23:00, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 23:00, 30 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Sheikh Hamdan shares video of Kenyan mum comforting son who wants to visit Dubai

Dubai: Just hours after posting a heartwarming message on his social media accounts, "The soul of Dubai is found in its people," Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, is winning hearts again, this time after reposting a Kenyan mother's video of herself comforting her young son, who was in tears over his wish to visit Dubai.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gu...

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express

A new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express now connects Jammu and Srinagar directly, significantly cutting travel time to five hours. This direct rail link, a first for the two cities, will operate six days a week starting May 2.

British airport is closing forever in 2026 as all flights will stop within days

Coventry Airport will cease operations on June 11 and the last planes will be leaving on May 9 - it has been running for 90 years and will be replaced by a green energy site

BBC issue statement after Snooker World Championship interrupted leaving fans fuming

The BBC were forced to cut to a wildlife programme after coverage of the World Snooker Championship was disrupted

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has announced a ban on travel by UAE nationals to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq owing to the current regional disturbances. It has also urged all UAE citizens currently present in these countries to depart immediately and return to the UAE at the earliest possible time. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. As part of the UAE’s commitment to monitoring the...

Jet2 rewards boy, 8, with free flights for calming disruptive passenger and avoiding diversion

Eight-year-old Phoenix from Salford has been rewarded with Jet2 free flights after the child hero helped calm a disruptive passenger on board a Manchester-bound flight from Izmir, Turkey, preventing the plane from being diverted.

‘A new chapter’: first commercial fight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as American Airlines flight lands at Simón Bolívar airportUS and Venezuelan officials have hailed a new era in diplomatic relations as the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than seven years landed in Caracas.Nearly four months ago, US special forces attack helicopters and planes swept into the skies over Venezuela’s capital after Donald Trump ordered the capture of its president, Nicol...

Number of Indian pilgrims eligible for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra increased to 1,000

The number of Indian pilgrims eligible for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra organised by the external affairs ministry and China this year is 1,000, an increase of 250 over the figure for 2025.| India News

Bay Area woman, 66, dies while snorkeling during trip to paradise Hawaii island

California resident Jian-Ping Sun was found dead about 10ft from shore while she was snorkeling at the popular tourist spot, Hanauma Bay,

Airbnb hosts hoping to rake in thousands during World Cup complain their properties are NOT being booked

Airbnb hosts hoping to rake in thousands during World Cup complain their properties are NOT being bookedBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:17, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 18:24, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments

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What makes Dubai so special? Sheikh Hamdan says it's the people

Followers of Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, on X, are more used to tweets from him announcing major projects, new milestones on the emirate's path to being the best city in the world to live in, or glimpses of his personal life. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, a brief but powerful message was conveyed by the UAE royal through the social media platform."The soul of Dubai is found in its people," Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as UAE's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of De...

Air India Express restores more routes to UAE, resumes services to 4 Gulf states

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Flight services between India and parts of the Gulf are being restored, with more routes back in operation for travellers flying to and from the UAE, following major disruptions in global travel due to the US-Israel-Iran war.Air India Express has announced the addition of flights across multiple sectors between India and the Gulf, including expanded conne...

Everything you need to know about the Miami International Autodrome

Get up to speed with all the key Miami International Autodrome statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Beyond the Strait: What Every Moroccan Family Should Know About Moving to Spain Legally in 2026

Last October a civil engineer from Casablanca walked into my office with a small leather folder tucked under his arm. Inside were his family booklet , his wife’s birth certificate, three school transcripts, and a Banque Populaire statement. He had driven from the ferry port in Algeciras that morning. “Mrs. Lagunas,” he said, in the careful Spanish he had been practicing for two years, “my cousin told me you are the person who actually knows how this works. I want to bring my wi...

Indian Railways: मई में डायवर्ट रहेंगी इस रूट की कई ट्रेनें, सफर से पहले देखें लिस्ट

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Negotiations to bail out Spirit Airlines have stalled. Here's how travelers may be impacted.

Sources tell CBS News that Spirit Airlines only has enough cash available on hand to operate for a matter of days and if it runs out, the budget carrier would have to cease operations. For now, Spirit continues to operate normally amid discussions over a possible government bailout. Kris Van Cleave reports.