Indians sharply cut back on overseas travel spending in March, with remittances for foreign trips dropping by more than $212 million from the previous month, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The fall in outbound travel expenditure came amid rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent pressure on rupee, even […]
The project will widen Emirates Road from three to five lanes, add six new bridges, and increase capacity by 65 percent/ Image: WAM Construction is now underway on the Emirates Road expansion project—a two-year, AED 750 million initiative aimed at dramatically improving traffic flow between Dubai and the northern emirates, with an expected 45% reduction […]
US issues travel alert amid the outbreak of Ebola in DRC and Uganda. The US Department of State issued a level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to either of these countries for any reason, considering the Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the […]
Ahmedabad, May 19: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced changes to the operating routes of several premium AC bus services, aimed at making travel easier and reducing costs for passengers. These changes were made under the directives of the Deputy Chief Minister. Under the new arrangement, all premium AC buses operating between […]
Television actress Helly Shah is currently soaking in the charm of London, and her latest travel pictures are giving fans major vacation inspiration. From picturesque boat rides to dreamy streets lined with historic architecture, the actress seems to be making the most of her scenic getaway. Helly Shah’s London diaries are packed with postcard-worthy views […]
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently reached a significant achievement in space travel technology. They successfully tested a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster, establishing a domestic power milestone for power output in the United States with 120 kilowatts. Unlike traditional rockets, this engine uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate ionised lithium plasma, providing the necessary thrust for missions […]
Britons are increasingly choosing UK staycations as rising costs and travel concerns disrupt overseas holiday plans/Image: Getty Images More people in the UK are choosing to holiday within the country this year, as rising fuel prices and concerns over international travel disrupt plans for trips abroad, according to a report by the Financial Times.The shift […]
Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said even if H-1B stamping slots open in India, those who are in the US should not take the risk of traveling outside US. Amid reports that H-1B visa stamping slots are becoming available in India randomly, immigration attorney Emily Neumann said those who are presently in the US are not […]
Saudi-Russia/Representative Image Starting May 11, citizens of Saudi Arabia and Russia will be able to travel between the two countries without a visa, marking a shift in bilateral travel access.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the visa exemption will come into effect as part of a broader agreement between the two countries aimed at […]
Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved by […]
