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Egypt Arrests Woman in Hajj Visa Scam Linked to Umrah Scheme
A woman in Egypt was detained for defrauding 11 people through a fake Hajj and Umrah visa scheme on social media. Using an unlicensed travel entity, she promised discounted pilgrimage…
DEA Supervisor Arrested as Dominican Republic Office Closes in Visa-Fraud Probe
The DEA has closed its Santo Domingo headquarters amid a DHS investigation into a supervisor's alleged role in…
UAE Shuts Down 230 Social Media Accounts for Domestic Worker Recruitment
UAE authorities closed 230 social media accounts for illegal domestic worker recruitment. Operating without licenses, these accounts bypassed…
Indian Passport Rises in Henley Passport Index, Gains Visa-Free Access to 56 Countries
India rose 10 spots to 75th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting access to 56 destinations. While…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Nordic Travellers
Thailand plans to reduce visa-free entry for 93 nations from 60 to 30 days in 2026. While a…
India, Malaysia Promise Easier Worker Mobility and New Consulate
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Malaysia resulted in a landmark joint statement focusing on streamlined worker mobility, digital…
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Hajj Visas for 2026 Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia opened 2026 Hajj visa applications on February 8, with a final processing deadline of March 20.…
Algeria Moves to End Air Services Agreement with UAE
Algeria is terminating its air services agreement with the UAE due to rising diplomatic tensions. This puts nonstop…
Saudi Arabia and Syrian Firms Team Up to Revive Aviation and Mobile Networks
A $5.3 billion Saudi-Syrian deal is set to revitalize Syria's aviation sector through a new low-cost airline and…
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Issues 1,100+ Invitations to Apply in Early 2026
Between January 26 and February 2, 2026, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations for permanent residence through the AAIP. The…