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‘Put travel plans on hold’: H-1B visa warning issued by University of Southern California; ‘Until further guidance’

University of Southern California has issued a travel warning for H-1B faculty. The University of Southern California has issued a travel warning urging its faculty and staff who are on H-1B visas to defer international travel until further guidance is available on the visa issue. The university’s student newspaper reported about the advisory that also […]

Dubai opens 300 metre bridge, cuts travel time to Mall of the Emirates to 1 minute | World News

The new 300-metre Dubai bridge handles 900 vehicles per hour, cutting travel time to one minute/Image: RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has launched a strategic infrastructure upgrade featuring a new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road. This development drastically reduces travel time for motorists from Abu […]

UAE-Europe travel alert: New Entry/Exit System launches October 2025; what travellers need to know | World News

From October 2025, the EU’s EES system will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks for all non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Starting 12 October 2025, travellers from the UAE heading to Europe will experience a major change at Schengen Area borders. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) […]

What Abu Dhabi parents must know about the 2025 School Transport Policy: No solo travel for kids under 15 | World News

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult or authorized person when traveling to and from school, per ADEK/ Representative Image As schools reopen in Abu Dhabi for the 2025–26 academic year, a major update in student transport policy by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is taking effect, and every parent needs […]

UAE citizens get visa-free travel to Trinidad & Tobago after landmark deal | World News

The UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement during UNGA80 in New York On 27 September 2025, on the sidelines of UNGA80 in New York, the UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual agreement on visa exemptions. The deal was signed by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE Deputy […]

Are UAE airports rejecting passengers over minor passport damage? Here’s why this matters for your travel plans | World News

Even a tiny tear or water stain on your passport can lead UAE airlines and immigration to refuse boarding, despite a valid visa/ Representative Image Travellers flying from the UAE are being warned: even a slightly worn passport can now stop you from boarding. As immigration and airline checks tighten, minor wear and tear, such […]

US visa nightmare: Indian family rejected despite Rs 50 lakh savings, global travel history, stable jobs; frustrating encounter goes viral

A seemingly routine US tourist visa application by a financially secure Indian family has gone viral after their unexpected rejection triggered a wider debate on Reddit about fairness, bias, and transparency in American visa processes.In a detailed Reddit post that has since gained traction, a 36-year-old IT professional, posting under the handle @Fun-Mind8782, shared his […]

Dubai travel alert: DXB warns of lane closures near terminals 1 and 3 from September 5 to 7, expect delays | World News

Dubai International Airport warns of traffic delays at Terminals 1 and 3 from September 5–7 due to nearby road works/Representative Image With many residents planning trips for the upcoming long weekend public holiday, DXB’s advisory highlights potential travel challenges due to road works affecting key access routes. Passengers heading to the airport during this period […]

Frontier Airlines’ GoWild! offer: Unlimited travel pass for $299 launched | World News

Frontier Airlines has launched its annual GoWild! unlimited travel pass for a limited-time price of $299, giving travellers unparalleled flexibility across its network. The offer, valid from 2 to 5 September 2025, allows passengers to book unlimited domestic and international flights, subject to certain restrictions, for just one penny plus applicable taxes and fees. Those […]

US issues travel warning to China: ‘Enhanced precautions’ urged amid disease spread; Beijing revives COVID-era measures

Representative image (AI) US health officials have raised a travel alert for China’s Guangdong province after a surge in cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness known to cause prolonged joint pain.According to the New York Post, the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel warning, advising visitors to “practice […]