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Hajj 2026: Morocco Expands ‘Makkah Route’ to Rabat-Salé Airport

Marrakech – Morocco will officially launch the “Makkah Route” program at Rabat-Salé airport on Monday, May 4. The ceremony will be attended by Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq and Saudi Ambassador to Morocco Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh. The expansion follows the program’s operational success at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport. Around 17,000 Moroccan pilgrims will benefit from the service this season through both the Rabat and Casablanca hubs, covering half the national co...

Best Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar Scenes

LifestyleTravelBest Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar ScenesMedellín, Colombia’s bar scene is evolving into one of the most diverse in the region, spanning everything from disco lounges to World’s 50 Best Bars-ranked spots. These are the places worth visiting.ByCarley Rojas Ávila,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin AmericaFollow AuthorApr 28, 2026...

SIAM 2026 Draws Over 1.13 Million Visitors to Meknes

Agadir – The 18th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) welcomed more than 1.13 million visitors during its nine day run in Meknes, cementing the event’s standing as one of Africa’s largest agricultural gatherings. Speaking on Tuesday, SIAM Commissioner General Kamal Hidane said the exhibition, held from April 20 to 28, attracted 1,136,952 visitors. Organized around the theme “Sustainability of animal production and food sovereignty,” this year’s edition brought...

Etihad Airways expands Southeast Asia reach with Air Cambodia codeshare

Abu Dhabi: UAE's flag carrier, Etihad Airways, announced Tuesday it has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Cambodia, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia and giving travellers from the UAE and beyond smoother access to Angkor Wat.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The partnership allows Etihad customers to travel to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination. The move simplifies what has traditionally...

Foreign Office latest 'do not travel' list updated from April 28

People planning holidays should check that their destionation has no new alerts or warnings

Ethiopia Plans $12.5 Billion Airport to Reshape African Air Travel

Fez – Ethiopia has begun building a new international airport that could change how people travel across Africa, reducing the need to transit through cities outside the continent. Construction started in January on the Bishoftu International Airport, located about 30 miles southeast of Addis Ababa. According to CNN Arabic, the project, valued at $12.5 billion, has been described by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history. The new airport is ex...

Chitral's Kalash Valleys added to Unesco's World Heritage Tentative List

PESHAWAR: The Kalash valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation’s (Unesco) ‘World Heritage Tentative List’, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Unesco’s website, a country must make an inventory of important natural and cultural heritage sites located within its boundaries, which is known as the Tentative List. “It is an important step since the World Heritage Committee cannot consider a nomination f...

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays caused by EU’s EES entry-exit system causing problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel shortages triggered by the Middle East crisis lead to widespread route cancellations, the industry’s trade body has warned.Although airlines insist that there are currently no supply issues within the normal four- to six-week horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran and the effective closure of the strait of Horm...

Indian Railways: बनारस-पुणे और अयोध्या-मुंबई को अमृत भारत ट्रेनों की सौगात, जानें स्टॉपेज और टाइमिंग

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Dubai reveals new passenger rights, complaint service for UAE travellers

Dubai: Travellers flying through Dubai will have clearer rights and a new way to raise complaints after the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority introduced a consumer welfare directive aimed at improving the passenger experience.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive establishes a formal framework governing the relationship between passengers, airlines and licensed travel agents in the emirate, setting out both rights...

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

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India mocked him, but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today

India mocked him but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today

What is Sri Lankan Dome? The secret holiday spot where turtles party

What is Sri Lankan Dome The secret holiday spot where turtles party

Eid Al Adha 2026 travel: Top holiday destinations just 3 hours from UAE for quick getaways

Dubai: For UAE residents looking to escape without the burden of long-haul travel, a growing list of destinations within a three-hour flight radius is gaining traction.With airlines expanding regional connectivity and offering more frequent departures throughout the week, UAE travellers can now plan spontaneous weekend escapes without months of advance planning or a significant dent in their budget. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Flight prices from Dubai to many of...

Race against the heat: UAE spots to explore before summer shuts the door

UAE residents have just weeks left to make the most of the country's outdoor destinations before summer temperatures make it near-impossible to spend time outside. With the mercury set to climb past 40°C by June, here are some places worth visiting now:Masfout, Ajman: The mountain village that surprised the worldMasfout earned the title of Best Tourism Village in the World from the United Nations Tourism Organisation in 2025, beating 270 villages from 65 countries. About 90 minutes from Dubai, t...

UAE staycations power Ras Al Khaimah's tourism boom

Despite regional tensions and a dip in international tourist arrivals, hotels across Ras Al Khaimah have continued to record strong occupancy levels of 70-90 per cent, largely driven by UAE residents and regional travelers seeking short, convenient getaways close to home.Tourism now contributes around 5 per cent of Ras Al Khaimah’s GDP, and with the emirate aiming to welcome 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, this summer season is shaping up to be a major test of its growing visitor economy....

Martin Lewis' MSE shares how to book cheap airport parking

Booking airport parking directly through the airport can be costly - but there are ways to reduce the cost

The travel warning every Australian needs to read before booking their next overseas flight: 'It may erupt at any time'

The travel warning every Australian needs to read before booking their next overseas flight: 'It may erupt at any time'READ MORE: Travel warning every Aussie who's booked a flight needs to read By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:11, 28 April 2026 | Updated: 00:11, 28 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Dazzling Art Inspires People To Save Utah’s Shrinking Great Salt Lake

LifestyleTravelDazzling Art Inspires People To Save Utah’s Shrinking Great Salt LakeByBrianna Randall,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brianna Randall writes about the intersection of travel and science.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 02:48pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A public art installation called “A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake...