7.1 million visitors in 2025, up 13% from 2024.
1,300 years of continuous use documented at the mosque.
SpiceJet announced nine UAE-India evacuation flights scheduled March 15–16.
Umrah visa issuance ends on Shawwal 1 for the current season.
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Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks.
Dubai enacted a new law tightening regulations for public spaces and events.
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Crane lifted final cross piece onto Tower of Jesus Christ, reaching 172.5 meters, 566 feet
Canada–Mexico air travel reached record highs
Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum opened to the public in Sharjah.
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Giant paper-mâché rat 'Pantegana' led the Carnival opening procession on a gondola
ASA ruled EasyJet's claim that cabin bag fees start at £5.99 misleading and banned it
Kittilä Airport cancelled all departures, grounding flights to London, Bristol, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam
Nationwide Greek airspace was temporarily closed, halting arrivals and departures.
Sanitation crews worked overnight to remove massive trash and debris from Times Square.
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About 100,000 people lined the Thames to watch the New Year fireworks.
Christmas was celebrated worldwide, from Bethlehem and Beijing to Nairobi and New York
Saudi expanded alcohol store access to wealthy foreign residents holding Premium Residency
An 89-year-old British woman was wheeled onto an easyJet Málaga–Gatwick flight by five relatives.
UNESCO inscribed rituals of Italian food preparation and consumption as intangible cultural heritage
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