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World - / Jan 22, 2026 - Summer 2026 travel crunch: UAE residents race for Schengen visas - UAE travellers are booking summer 2026 getaways unusually early, with enquiries starting in January. This shift is driven by significant visa appointment backlogs for Schengen and UK travel, alongside rising airfare and hotel costs. Residents are adopting a more strategic approach, booking early to secure deals and avoid potential delays.

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World - / Jan 22, 2026 - Skip the layover: SpiceJet launches direct Ahmedabad–Sharjah flights this February - SpiceJet will launch non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah from February 5, 2026, adding its second UAE destination after Dubai. Operating five days a week, the service targets business travellers, tourists, and expatriates. The route strengthens connectivity between India and the United Arab Emirates, with fares starting around Dh900 and bookings now open across official channels using available bilateral capacity for passengers.

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