The passport of Pakistan has shown significant improvement, rising from the 113th position in 2021 to the 100th position in 2025. This upward movement reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing travel freedom for Pakistani citizens. Recently, Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding to exempt diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements, further easing...
The UAE Embassy in Tokyo has urged Emirati citizens to familiarize themselves with new travel guidelines for Japan, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. This change is significant as Emirati passport holders with an electronic IC chip will no longer need a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or...
Dubai welcomed 8.68 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, from January through May. This figure reflects a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which registered 8.12 million visitors. The latest statistics were released in the Tourism Performance Report January – May 2025 by the Dubai Department of Economy...
Traveling to the United States has long been a dream for many around the world. For UAE nationals and residents, this journey now requires additional planning and formality due to the B2 tourist visa requirement. This change affects anyone from the UAE intending to visit the U.S. for leisure, underscoring significant implications for both individual...
Richmax Group has officially launched its Travel & Tourism Division in Dubai, marking its entry into the Gulf market and initiating its international expansion strategy. This new venture is set to commence operations in July 2024, establishing Dubai as the cornerstone for Richmax’s broader ambitions in the GCC region. Chairman Adv. George John Valath stated...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched a direct flight service connecting Abu Dhabi to Gabala, a stunning destination in the Caucasus Mountains of Azerbaijan. The new route, which commenced on June 19, 2025, is a significant development in the airline’s efforts to provide budget-friendly travel options for international tourists seeking a mix of natural beauty...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has officially introduced a unified tourist visa, a significant development that is expected to transform travel across the region. This new visa allows tourists to visit all six GCC countries—UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait—with a single entry, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa. The initiative is anticipated to...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of flights to Beirut, representing a significant expansion for the airline. Starting on June 4, the budget carrier will operate three weekly flights, banking on Lebanon’s tourism recovery following a ceasefire that ended over a year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This new route signals optimism...
The UAE, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Morocco, and several international partners gathered at ITM 2025 in Antananarivo to initiate a significant shift in regional tourism strategy, marked by the launch of the Vanilla Islands Travel Card. This new initiative aims to enhance multi-island travel across the Indian Ocean by providing visitors with seamless...
UAE, Qatar, Taiwan, Bahrain, and several other nations have officially been recognized as some of the top ten safest cities to visit in 2025, according to the latest Numbeo Safety Index. These cities have achieved this status due to their remarkably low crime rates, advanced public security systems, and ongoing government investments in law enforcement...