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UAE Temporarily Suspends New Tourist And Work Visas For Nine Countries
The United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary suspension on the issuance of new tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries, effective immediately. According to officials, the move is part of the UAE’s updated visa policies for...

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...

Libya deports illegal Bangladeshi migrants via Mitiga Airport
The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency has deported a group of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants through Mitiga International Airport. According to a statement from the Agency, the deportation was carried out after completing the necessary procedures...

20 countries listed under US ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory list in 2025
The US Department of State issues travel advisories to inform American citizens about the safety and security conditions of countries around the world. One of the most critical levels is Level 4: Do Not Travel, which indicates a significant risk...

Libyan Authorities Deny Closure of Ras Jedir Border Crossing
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Libyan administration of the Ras Jedir border post has denied reports circulating on some social media pages claiming that the crossing had been completely shut down, clarifying instead that a power outage...

UAE Visa Ban: United Arab Emirates Suspends Tourist and Work Visas for Citizens of 9 Countries, Including Afghanistan, Bangladesh; Check List
Mumbai, September 23: The United Arab Emirates has temporarily halted the issuance of new tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries, in a move linked to its evolving visa framework set for 2026. While those holding valid UAE visas are...

UAE suspends tourist, work visas for nine countries due to...; check full LIST here
This ban does not apply to those already holding valid visas. This restriction is part of the UAE's broader visa policies for 2026. UAE Visa Ban: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for...
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UAE halts tourist, work visas for 9 countries over security, migration concerns: Reports
The UAE has imposed a temporary suspension of visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan, and Uganda The United Arab Emirates has introduced visa restrictions for citizens from nine countries...

UAE suspend tourist and work visas for nine countries including Bangladesh, Afghanistan due to...
Home News UAE suspend tourist and work visas for nine countries including Bangladesh, Afghanistan due to... As the latest immigration circular shows, nine countries were banned from getting UAE visas. UAE suspend tourist and work visas for nine...

UAE suspends tourist, work visas: Bangladesh ambassador to UAE says reports on social media ‘fake news’
Tareq Ahmed, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the UAE has denied reports of visa ban on Bangladeshi nationals, reports Khaleej Times. Reports on social media claimed that the UAE has banned citizens of certain countries from getting work or tourist...

UAE temporarily halts tourist and work visa applications for these nations; two countries respond
According to a Times of India report, the United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine nations, effective immediately. The report states that although no official confirmation has been...

UAE temporarily halts tourist and work visa applications for these nations; two countries respond
According to a Times of India report, the United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine nations, effective immediately. The report states that although no official confirmation has been...

Beachgoers on Remote Greek Island Push Migrant Boat Back to Sea
GAVDOS, Greece – Greece’s attempts to reach refugees and migrants coming through Libya from reaching Crete saw beachgoers on the nearby smaller island of Gavdos – where many arrivals had landed – wade out to push out to sea a boat full of them....

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...

According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh.
According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh. The directive...

UAE Halts Tourist And Work Visa Applications From Nine Countries
47September 22, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The city has declared a temporary suspension of tourist and work visa applications from over nine nations, starting immediately, and will continue until further notice. This declaration supplements the 2026 UAE...

Libya, Indonesia explore trade and investment opportunities
The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli has hosted a business dinner and mini exhibition to promote trade, tourism and investment between Indonesia and Libya. The event, attended by around 40 businesspeople, representatives of Libyan chambers of...

Libya–EU cooperation to protect cultural heritage and boost tourism
The European Union Delegation to Libya announced Tuesday the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening the protection of World Heritage Sites and promoting cultural tourism in the country, as part of broader international cooperation to...

Tourists push boat full of migrants back out to sea after it tried to dock on Greek island beach
A group of tourists were spotted trying to push back a boat full of migrants after it attempted to land on a Greek beach. Footage posted on social media showed beachgoers pushing the boat away on the Sarakiniko beach in the southern island of...

This Aussie holidays in some of the world's most 'dangerous' places - as a solo traveller
Though Peta travels daily in her job as a flight attendant, she's made it her mission to spend her vacation time flying around the world as well. In the last 30 years, she's been to countries that are well and truly off the beaten path, from...