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5 islands and coastal destinations near the Strait of Hormuz travellers rarely hear about

The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…

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Air travel shock: Oman Air cancels multiple flights across key destinations as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Forces Oman Air to Cancel Flights: What Travellers Need to Know Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions as Oman Air announced the cancellation of several flights due to ongoing regional airspace closures linked to escalating geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a wider aviation crisis unfolding across the…

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Saudia extends flight suspensions until March 6: 8 destinations affected amid Iran-US–Israel conflict

Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf…

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India’s basmati exports to be hit by Strait of Hormuz restrictions? Top 5 leading destinations from Middle East

Shipments to Africa and the Middle East together account for nearly half of India’s total rice exports. (AI image) India’s rice exports may take a hit in wake of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East – the country’s five leading export destinations are in the area! After US and Israel’s strikes on Iran, the…

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Up Buddhist Sites: UP’s Buddhist destinations draw record foreign visitors; how to explore the circuit via train |

Uttar Pradesh’s Buddhist destinations have recorded a dramatic rise in foreign tourist arrivals over the past three years, with numbers, reportedly, increasing nearly nine-fold, according to the state tourism department. Over 4.4 lakh international travellers visited these sites, the highest inbound footfall recorded to date, UNI reported. Officials attribute the surge to improved connectivity, stronger…

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Jammu And Kashmir Tourism: Tourism revival in J&K: All tourist spots expected to reopen by May; 9 new destinations planned, says CM Omar Abdullah |

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that all tourist destinations currently closed after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack are expected to reopen by May, newsonair reported.Concluding the discussion on Demands for Grants in the legislative Assembly, Abdullah said the administration moved “step by step” to restore tourism after the…

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The only passport offering access to 190+ destinations in latest Henley index — Full list inside |

In global travel rankings, crossing the 190-destination mark is rare. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, only one passport currently offers access to more than 190 destinations, and that passport belongs to Singapore.As per the index, the world’s strongest passport currently belongs to Singapore, whose citizens can access 192 destinations without obtaining a traditional…

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