Middle East
Sovereign wealth, energy transition, and geopolitical fault lines converge here in ways that ripple far past the region itself. The economies built on oil are racing to build what comes after it.
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May- 2026 -20 MayUncategorized
Gulf stopover flights to Asia void travel insurance for millions, Australian advisory warns
Australia's Smartraveller advisory, updated on 19 April 2026, explicitly states that its "do not travel" warning for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and nine other Middle Eastern states applies to…
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Feb- 2026 -24 FebruaryLife & Health
Israel: Mandatory ETA-IL travel authorization required for 2026 travel — adds $8 USD per application
Effective for travel in 2026, Israel now requires a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) for visitors from visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada. This is a new pre-screening…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Kuwait: New visa fees and mandatory insurance effective early 2026 — adds A$50-100 per person
New regulations implemented in early 2026 require all visitors to Kuwait to have mandatory health insurance, with proof of coverage needed before a visa is issued. This is a new,…
