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Is Gen Z Redefining Solo Travel And Sustainable Tourism In India?
Free Press Journal
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July 6, 2025
Travel is booming these days. A big role is played by the young demographic (18-28) who are travelling solo or in a group. This trend is worth looking into. Pratham Ahuja, a Travel Enthusiast based in Gurugram, started travelling due to curiosity...
Bahrain ambassador to return to Lebanon as Gulf ties warm
Semafor
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July 4, 2025
Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut, the latest in warming ties between the Gulf and Lebanon. Ambassadors from Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE left the Lebanese capital in October 2021, with Gulf leaders voicing concern...
Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 4, 2025
ARY News
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July 4, 2025
Manama, Bahrain – July 4, 2025: The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) reached a new high against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, trading at 753.22 PKR, up slightly from 752.59 PKR on July 2nd. This marks a continuation of the BHD’s robust performance...
Tungsten Tourism: The World Series of Darts and Its Glorious Global Circus
Sporting News
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July 5, 2025
Once upon a time, darts was something you played in the back room of a pub while waiting for your turn at the jukebox. These days? It’s a globe-trotting juggernaut with more passport stamps than a washed-up rock band. Enter the World Series of...
Prince Andrew contemplates next chapter as he ‘can't sit around all day'
GEO TV
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July 9, 2025
Prince Andrew is reportedly contemplating next move as he cannot spend the rest of his life sitting alone at the Royal Lodge. The “disgraced” Duke of York might start travelling abroad again after staying mostly at his home for six years now that...
Bahrain prepares to reopen its embassy in Beirut
The National News
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Bahrain is ready to reopen its embassy in Beirut, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. Bahraini Ambassador to Lebanon Wahid Mubarak Sayyar informed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday following a meeting at the Grand...
Is Pakistan on the list as China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries?
Daily Pakistan
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July 9, 2025
BEIJING – China has significantly widened its visa-free travel policy, now allowing citizens from 74 nations to enter the country for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. This move has already resulted in a sharp increase in international...
Bahrain tourism strategy outlined
Gulf Daily News Online
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Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi met members of the 10th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme, at Exhibition World Bahrain. Ms Al Sairafi said that the programme has become an important initiative for building skilled national...
'Not taking part means supporting evil': The ‘Jewish Imam’ fighting for peace
Ynet
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July 9, 2025
He was born in Tunisia, serves in France, lives under threats, operates with close security and is mockingly called "the Jewish Imam." Hassen Chalghoumi, president of the Conference of Imams of France, is a rare figure in the global Islamic...
In Photos: Days after Stanley Cup win, Brad Marchand & wife Katrina travel to London, UK for Wimbledon 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand and his wife Katrina took a trip to the United Kingdom this week. On Friday, Katrina Marchand shared a series of stories on her Instagram from the couple’s British getaway. One of the pictures showed Brad...
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour Named “Hotel of the Year” at Power List Middle East Awards 2025
bizbahrain
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July 5, 2025
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour has been honored with the prestigious “Hotel of the Year” title at the Power List Middle East Awards 2025, held at The Regency Hotel Bahrain. The ceremony took place under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Ali Bin...
Lifting sanctions will help Syria's leaders to do their jobs
The National News
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In a sign of how much Syria has changed in just eight months, the country’s new leadership recently finalised a deal with a Qatari company to build a media and entertainment complex on the outskirts of Damascus. The City of Damascus Gate is an...
Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 2, 2025
ARY News
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July 2, 2025
KARACHI/MANAMA – The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) has continued its upward trajectory against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 752.59 PKR today compared to June’s closing rate of 751.86 PKR, extending the currency’s solid monthly performance. Today’s...
Arab states of Persian Gulf begin to introduce single tourist visa
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva A single tourist visa for the countries of the Persian Gulf will be introduced soon, offering travelers easier access to multiple destinations across the region, Azernews reports. The announcement was made by Jassim Al-Budaiwi,...
Sony’s Ultimate Travel Tech Guide for a Smarter Summer
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Atteline) Whether you’re off to a sunny beach destination, a tropical forest, or a buzzing city, having the right tech can make or break your trip. Traveling with Sony will ensure you get the best experience wherever your adventures take...
Bahrain: Fraudulent Ties Woman Jailed For Forging Marriage To Gulf Man And Claiming His Child
Gulf Insider
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July 2, 2025
An African woman who forged a marriage certificate to claim a Gulf man as her husband and father of her child has been sentenced to three years in prison and will be deported. The forged document, bearing an authentic stamp from the Foreign...
Etihad Rail: A 17-year dream nears reality
Gulf News
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What Is Etihad Rail? Etihad Rail, founded in June 2009, is the UAE’s national railway network linking Oman and Saudi Arabia. It is funded by the Federal Government of the UAE and the Government of Abu Dhabi. The modern, high-speed rail system,...
Bahrain declares two-day public holiday for Ashura, extends break to Monday
The Times of India
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Bahrain has announced a two-day public holiday for Ashura, as declared by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Ministries and public institutions will be closed on Saturday, July 5th, and Sunday, July 6th, 2025. With Saturday already a...
Raffles Udaipur Named Among The World's Most Enchanting Wedding Hotels By The World's 50 Best
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) July 2025 – Raffles Udaipur has been named among The World's 50 Best's "10 of the Most Enchanting Hotels to Get Married In," honoured as the hotel "best for: the opulent wedding." This recognition celebrates the hotel's...
Gulf Cooperation Council to Launch Unified Tourism Visa for Member States
Fintech News Middle East
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July 4, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is set to introduce a unified tourism visa, as announced by GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi on Wednesday (July 2)....