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Pakistan moves to launch ferry service for pilgrims to Iraq

KARACHI: A major development has emerged for pilgrims travelling from Pakistan to Iraq, as the government moves to explore a new travel option, ARY News reported. According to reports, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to prepare a feasibility study for launching a ferry service from Karachi to Iraq. The proposed service is expected to facilitate pilgrims by providing an alternative and potentially more accessible route for travel. During his visit to the Pakistan Coast Gua...

What you should do to avoid flight chaos this summer

NewsUKHome NewsWhat you should do to avoid flight chaos this summerWith a large amount of the world’s jet fuel supply trapped in the Gulf, Britons’ holiday plans have been called into questionHarriette Boucher Tuesday 14 April 2026 12:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":t...

UK Warns Tourists After Suicide Bombings Rock Algeria

Marrakech – The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued an urgent travel warning for Algeria late on Monday after two suicide bombings struck the town of Blida, roughly 50 kilometers south of the capital Algiers. The FCDO confirmed it is “aware of reports of an explosion on 13 April in the town of Blida” and urged British nationals in the area to “remain vigilant at all times and follow the advice of the local security authorities.” The twin attacks unfo...

Umrah visa: What UAE pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia exit deadline nears

Pilgrims holding valid Umrah visas currently might not be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia as authorities tighten rules ahead of the Hajj season.UAE based Hajj and Umrah operators have said that Saudi Arabian authorities have set April 18 as the final deadline for all Umrah visa holders to exit the Kingdom, marking the end of the current Umrah season."Residents who have scheduled their travel after April 13, may not be allowed to enter Makkah. And UAE residents who are already in Makkah are advised...

Dubai retains title as world’s busiest international airport in 2025

Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, holding on to its global number one position in 2025 as it handled record traveller volumes last year.According to the latest Airports Council International (ACI) World rankings, international passenger traffic reached 4 billion globally in 2025, up 5.9 per cent from 2024 and 8.3 per cent above 2019 pre-pandemic levels. ACI is a global trade association representing the w...

Yas Island revives ‘Kids Go Free’ deal with free stays, meals and theme park access this summer

Dubai: If you’ve been putting off that family break because of spiraling costs, Yas Island is making a pretty strong case to reconsider. Its ‘Kids Go Free’ offer is back, and it does exactly what it says on the tin — children aged 11 and under can stay, eat, and access theme parks at no extra cost.The offer runs from April 10 to October 31, covering peak summer when most parents are scrambling for things to do with the kids. Inside Liam Findlay’s Yas Island playbook: Stranger Things, and the UAE...

Pakistan moves to launch ferry service for pilgrims to Iraq

Must ReadPakistanPakistan moves to launch ferry service for pilgrims to IraqBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026KARACHI: A major development has emerged for pilgrims travelling from Pakistan to Iraq, as the government moves to explore a new travel option, ARY News reported. According to reports, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to prepare a feasibility study for launching a ferry service from Karachi to Iraq. The proposed service is expected to facilitate pilgrims by providing an alte...

Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow

Nepal’s tourism industry is scrambling to offset a sharp fall in Western visitors during the peak spring trekking season, with operators and officials turning their attention to Asia-Pacific markets as conflict-linked travel disruptions ripple through the Middle East. Arrivals from the Americas and Europe, which account for a sizeable share of Nepal’s higher-spending long-haul tourism business, dropped by nearly 25 per cent and 19 per cent, respectively, during March compared with the same...

Pakistani woman shares what her 10-hour layover at Mumbai airport looked like

Pakistani woman shares what her hour layover at Mumbai airport looked like

Inside Islamabad Serena Hotel’s transformation from luxury hideaway to geopolitical hotspot in Pakistan

Dubai: Tucked away in one of Pakistan's most scenic pockets, the highly discreet Islamabad Serena Hotel has long been known as a quiet luxury escape. But in recent days, the five-star property (located close to the diplomatic enclave and key government institutions) has found itself at the centre of global attention and not just for its hospitality. The sprawling hotel briefly became the venue for high-level US-Iran diplomatic activity, drawing international focus to a space more commonly associ...

UAE travel: India’s IndiGo launches summer sale on flights to India

Dubai: India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, has launched a four-day summer getaway flash sale, offering up to 10% off domestic and international flights, including routes popular with UAE travellers heading to India during the summer break.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The sale is open for bookings from April 14 to April 17, 2026, for travel between July 1 and October 9, 2026 — a peak holiday window for families, expatriates and leisure travellers.Passengers can claim...

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Registration, routes, eligibility and dates

Amarnath Yatra Registration routes eligibility and dates

Dubai International Airport Tops Global International Passenger Traffic for 12th Year with Record 95.2M in 2025 - Emirates 24|7

Dubai International Airport Tops Global International Passenger Traffic for 12th Year with Record 95.2M in 2025  Emirates 24|7

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Inauguration 2026: Route, toll charges, travel details

DelhiDehradun Expressway Inauguration Route toll charges travel details

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UK's little-known new passport rule that left Brit woman stranded in Spain

UK's little-known new passport rule that left Brit woman stranded in SpainNatasha Cochrane De La Rosa, 26, was born in London but has been left stranded in Spain after new UK border rules for dual nationals meant she was denied boarding on a flight back homeTravelOlivia Beeson, Emily Phillips and Ashlie Blakey06:46, 14 Apr 2026Updated 06:51, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNatasha was due to fly from Amsterdam to Luton(Image: Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa / SWNS)A British-born woman has been left str...

PawPal Mode in eSUVs aims to make pet travel in cars safer and easier

PawPal Mode in eSUVs aims to make pet travel in cars safer and easier

'We ditched England for Majorca and will never return after noticing one big change'

EXCLUSIVE: 'We ditched England for Majorca and will never return after noticing one big change'Jordan and Ray Bath took a risk by leaving behind their lives in Basildon, Essex, to start again in Majorca, Spain, where their children, six and four, are adapting to a completley new cultureCommentsTravelLiam McInerney Content Editor 06:30, 14 Apr 2026View 9 ImagesThey say they are still pinching themselves(Image: Jordan and Ray Bath)A couple who swapped Essex for Majorca say they won'...

Delhi-Dehradun expressway inauguration: Route, toll, travel time - top things to know

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the route is expected to bring down the current travel time of over six hours to roughly two and a half hours, according to an official statement.

Is Vaazha 3 confirmed? Major hint from writer Vipin Das goes viral

Excitement is building around the Vaazha franchise as fans await an official update from writer and co-producer Vipin Das, following the blockbuster success of Vaazha 2, which has reportedly crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.Viral post fuels sequel rumoursVipin Das, known for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, sparked widespread discussion after posting an image showing three fingers raised, captioned: “Vaazha grows; See you all tomorrow!”Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl...