New Mars images by NASA show Curiosity rover passing 5,000 Martian days
New Mars images by NASA show the Curiosity rover reaching 5,000 Martian days on the Red Planet. The count, known as sols, passed 5,000 on August 29, 2026. That total is more than 5,137 Earth days, because a day on Mars runs about 24.6 hours. Curiosity landed in August 2012. The NASA Curiosity rover has […]
Top 10 Countries for a High Quality of Life and Longevity
What truly makes a nation one of the best in the world? Is it breathtaking natural beauty, exceptional quality of life, or unrivaled personal safety? From the stunning fjords of New Zealand to the tech-forward streets of Japan, these nine destinations set the global gold standard. Each offers a unique blend of vibrant culture, world-class […]
Dubai Named World’s Most Instagrammed City as Burj Khalifa Tops Landmarks
Dubai is the most photographed city in the world, according to a new ranking of how often destinations appear on social media and in search results. The study comes from Players Time, which built a scoring system it calls an Instagrammability Score. It combines hashtag counts on Instagram and TikTok with monthly Google search volume, […]
How Emirates Economy Class Upgrade Ends the Neck Pillow Struggle
The latest Emirates Economy Class upgrade tackles a problem every long-haul traveller knows: falling asleep upright and waking with a sore neck. The company has announced that it has fitted a new headrest, called U-Dream, onto Economy seats. It supports your head and neck during sleep, and Emirates says you can leave the travel pillow […]
UAE Ranks Sixth in Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 as AI Reshapes Trips
The Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 placed the United Arab Emirates sixth among the world’s leading Muslim-friendly destinations, a ranking that hands the country a governance test as much as a tourism win. Mastercard and CrescentRating released the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, scoring the UAE at 75 and awarding it […]
Dubai Airport eyes 3 Million Passengers in July as Travel Demand Grows
3 million passengers in July will move through Dubai International Airport this month, Dubai Airports data shows. Officials expect the airport to handle the total figure within the first two weeks alone. Daily traffic will cross 200,000 travelers starting on July 2, based on new Dubai Airports figures. July 12 stands out as the single […]
UAE cancels conflict-based travel restrictions to Lebanon for all citizens
UAE cancels conflict-based travel restrictions to Lebanon, opening the door for Emirati citizens once more. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the change starting Monday, June 29, 2026. Officials lifted a weeks-long ban tied directly to the recent wider Middle East war. You can now plan a trip there again, though several clear rules […]
UAE Visa on-Arrival for Six New Countries: New Rules You Need to Know Now
Visa on arrival for six new countries now reshapes how eligible travellers reach the UAE. The United Arab Emirates expanded its programme to welcome nationals from six additional nations. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa now join the approved list. Ordinary passport holders from these nations qualify under the new residence permit […]
Free travel insurance for UAE visitors: Etihad and Emirates back new plan
Free travel insurance for UAE visitors now lands as Etihad supports a fresh tourism plan. Etihad Airways teamed up with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi for this offer. The airline works with insurer Daman to cover every eligible international guest flying into Abu Dhabi. You receive this Etihad Daman insurance coverage automatically […]
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak reach UAE, Oman now
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak now reach passengers across the United Arab Emirates. Emirates and Oman issued the guidance after several countries tightened entry checks and screening steps. You should verify your entry requirements through official government channels before you book any flight. On May 28, the Emirates travel advisory warned of […]
UAE Tops World’s Most Powerful Passports List in 2026 Global Ranking Index
World’s most powerful passports rankings now place the UAE in first position for 2026. The country earned a mobility score of 182 on the latest Passport Index 2026. Arton Capital published the new report, and it tracks travel freedom for citizens worldwide. You can read this score as a clear measure of how far your […]
Etihad Airways flexible booking policy gives travellers more change options
Etihad Airways’ flexible booking policy gives travellers a simpler option when plans shift after booking. The new offer removes the first flight date change fee on eligible fares. This update helps passengers who want more travel flexibility during uncertain planning periods. You still need to watch the fare difference before confirming a new trip date. […]
