UK border rules 2026: British woman denied entry, stranded abroad over passport law change

[ad_1] Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa was born in Islington, grew up in London, pays taxes and has voted in British elections her entire adult life. None of that was enough to get her back into the country where she was born.The 26-year-old has been stranded abroad since 6 April after being denied boarding on […]

Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign deal to waive short-stay visas for official passport holders | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign visa exemption deal/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed an agreement to exempt holders of official passports from short-stay visa requirements, in a move aimed at easing travel and reinforcing cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin […]

New rules for Diversity Visa: Valid, unexpired passport required from applicants for combatting fraud

[ad_1] The State Department released the final rules for the Green Card lottery or the Diversity Visa program, bringing back the measures introduced under the first Trump administration. Applicants for the Green Card lottery will now require a valid and unexpired passport from their home country before entering the lottery, beginning last month. The new […]

British passport holders in UAE and the Gulf warned: New UK travel rules could disrupt next trip for expats or dual nationals

[ad_1] Passport Panic? What the UK’s New Rules Mean for Dual Nationals in the Gulf From February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its border entry system that are complicating travel for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. […]

‘Indian passport isn’t the best’: Visa expert reacts to influencer getting denied entry to Jeju island; ‘Avoid areas with special status’

[ad_1] Reacting to Indian content creator Sachin Awasthi’s experience of getting detained at Jeju Island, visa specialist Priyesh Sharma said the Indian passport isn’t the best and even Shah Rukh Khan had been detained in the past, and it does not matter to the host countries whether you are a celebrity or have many social […]

Ramadan 2026 working hours in the UAE: Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi announces revised timings from Feb 19

[ad_1] Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. […]

India’s new e-Passport: What it is and why UAE-based Indians should apply now

[ad_1] India’s New e-Passport: UAE Expats Urged to Upgrade for Faster, Secure Travel Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates are being urged to adopt India’s new chip-enabled e-Passport, a modern travel document designed to make international journeys faster, safer and more secure while aligning with global immigration standards. The rollout is part of India’s […]

What is Dubai’s Global Village Passport? Why visitors love collecting it | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s Global Village passport lets visitors collect pavilion stamps, turning one evening into a world tour/Representative Image At first glance, it looks like a real passport. In reality, the Dubai’s Global Village passport is a playful souvenir that turns a night out into a miniature journey around the world. Sold inside Global Village, the […]

No more queues: Kuwait launches online passport update service for expatriates | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s Interior Ministry introduced a Sahel app service enabling expatriates to update passport information digitally/Representative Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new electronic service allowing expatriates to update their passport details digitally through the government’s unified Sahel application, without requiring visits to service centres.The service has been introduced by the General Department […]

Over 1 lakh items forgotten in Dubai taxis: You won’t believe what people left behind; tips to get it back

[ad_1] Dubai Riders Forget Over 104,000 Items in Taxis in 2025: From Cash to Passports Dubai’s famous taxis are not just fast and reliable, they are also a magnet for forgotten belongings. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), passengers left behind a staggering 104,162 items in taxis across the Emirate during 2025, prompting […]