World Tourism Day: This place in India saw most tourists last year; Odisha’s Konark ranked at…

New Delhi: The Taj Mahal in Agra remained the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument for both domestic and foreign tourists in the financial year 2024-25, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 released by the Ministry of...

UAE commercial licences at nearly 40,000 on tourism-powered economic momentum

The UAE has granted nearly 40,000 commercial licences in a number of key tourism-related industries, reflecting the country's continued economic momentum, Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq has said. The 39,546 licences issued through the middle of...

UAE issued over 39,500 tourism, hospitality and aviation licences until mid-September: Minister

The number of commercial licences in tourism, hospitality, aviation, air transport, aviation technologies and digital tourism solutions in the UAE reached 39,546 by mid-September 2025, a 275 per cent increase compared to mid-September 2020,...

SZGM hailed as model of sustainable cultural tourism

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its standing as one of the world’s most prominent cultural and religious landmarks, offering visitors an experience that blends the splendour of Islamic architecture...

UNWTO Chief praises Kuwait’s leadership in advancing regional tourism

United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has commended Kuwait’s growing role in strengthening regional tourism cooperation and advancing joint strategies across the Middle East. Speaking to KUNA on...

A Dying Idea Or Essential? Emirates & Oman Air's Network Chiefs On Global Alliances

Over a quarter of a century has passed since the start of the world's first global alliance, which was Star Alliance. In October 2025, Cirium Diio data shows that the airlines of the three main alliances—Star, oneworld, and SkyTeam—provide 42% of...

President meets Kuwait crown prince to strengthen ties

President Nikos Christodoulides met on Friday with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. In the meeting, President Christodoulides stressed the importance Cyprus places on deepening relations with Kuwait. He highlighted...

Andalucia Eyes Long-Haul Markets As Tourism Rises

HONG KONG—Andalucia is building on a record year for tourism and a wave of new European services with ambitions to secure long-haul links to markets including North America, Asia and the Middle East. The southern Spanish region welcomed 36.2...

Air India Express expands Kuwait–Mangaluru route with tri-weekly flights from Oct 29

Media Release Mangaluru, Sep 26: In a major boost to connectivity between Kuwait and the coastal city of Mangaluru, Air India Express has announced the launch of three weekly flights on the sector starting October 29. The new schedule will include...

E-passport services now active in 65 Bangladesh missions

The Department of Immigration and Passports has extended its e-passport services to over 1.4 million Bangladeshi expatriates across 144 countries, marking a significant milestone in digital identity integration. The initiative is being implemented...

Kuwait Bans Expats and GCC Nationals from 120 Freelance Activities

7September 23, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: There has been a significant policy shift; Kuwait bans expats and GCC nationals from 120 designated freelance jobs under the new regulations that reserve all of these business just for Kuwaiti citizens. The...

Pres. Boakai Holds Separate Bilateral Talks with UN Chief, Kuwait Crown Prince, Pledge Stronger Cooperation on Peace, Justice, and Climate Action

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has held high-level bilateral meetings with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Crown Prince of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of...

Indian travellers can now make UPI payments in Qatar

Doha: In a significant move for digital payments abroad, Indian travellers visiting Qatar can now pay seamlessly using Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The new service eliminates the need for cash or currency exchange, offering visitors a secure...

Kuwaiti activists on Sumud Flotilla brave challenges to break Gaza siege

Volunteers defiant in face of Zionist entity’s threats, weather conditions to deliver aid KUWAIT: Abdullah Al-Mutawaa was on pins and needles waiting to hear about whether he would be joining the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza. He had been...

Kuwait restricts freelancing to citizens, excludes expats and GCC nationals from 120 jobs

Daijiworld Media Network- Kuwait Kuwait, Sep 22: In a major policy overhaul, Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has restricted 120 freelance business activities exclusively to Kuwaiti citizens, barring expatriates and GCC nationals from...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

Kuwait unveils ‘Leadership By Will’ initiative to drive tourism, media, culture

Kuwait launches 'Leadership by Will' campaign to boost tourism and media. KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 21: Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, on Sunday launched the national campaign...

Sandeep Lamichhane Was Suspended for the Last Two T20Is Against the West Indies

The Nepal Cricket Team recently scripted history with their performance against the former T20I World Cup Winners, the West Indies. The team played as a united team to thrash the visiting team in the first two matches of the three-match series,...

Despite visa hurdles: Iraqis lead Arab tourism to Turkiye

2025-09-24T21:30:57+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Ankara Around 140,000 Iraqis visited Turkiye in August, topping all Arab countries, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Wednesday. The figure reached 140,441, even...

Peruvian President's meeting with Kuwaiti Prince positive for FTA negotiations

The government official indicated that Kuwait is an economy with which Peru has experienced growth in bilateral trade, adding that it is interested in investing in Peruvian sectors such as energy. Minister Leon specified that, during the meeting...