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Schengen biometric checks could be temporarily suspended at airport queues: What UAE travellers need to know

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The system is implemented at the first entry point into the Schengen Area and is intended to monitor and track overstays. Dubai: Under the EU’s...

UAE visitors can open digital bank accounts in minutes under new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative

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Biometric-based service enables tourists to open accounts, access digital debit cards and make cashless payments shortly after arrival. Visitors to the UAE can now open...

Why airfares are changing faster now — and what UAE travellers can do before booking

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The pricing model itself has not changed—airlines still rely on real-time systems. Dubai: Airfares are now changing within hours—search once, then check again later, and...

Sharjah has started demolishing the Khorfakkan entrance bridge as part of preparations for the University Tower project.

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The project is intended to strengthen the city’s identity while enhancing its overall visual appeal. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has begun demolition work on...

Good news for travellers: France removes transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders

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France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals, effective April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday. Indian passport holders...
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