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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.

Tourism Birmingham attractions guide adds five must‑see sites for visitors Birmingham's tourism board has published a guide featuring five top attractions for visitors, covering museums, marine life, historic homes, major shopping centres and the Jewellery Quarter. The guide is available now and targets all travellers planning a visit to the UK city. · 4 min read · Arab Union for Tourist Media (الاتحاد العربي للإعلام السياحي)

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Oxford Street car ban begins, pedestrian zone to be completed by spring 2027

London's Oxford Street has started closing the section between Orchard and Great Portland to private cars, buses, taxis, bicycles and similar vehicles. The pedestrianisation works begin immediately and are scheduled to be finished by the end of spring 2027, affecting shoppers and visitors to the iconic shopping boulevard.

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Saudia Premium Economy upgrade for one parent on Umrah trips from India

Saudia’s new Premium Economy class may allow a single parent in an Indian Umrah group to upgrade while the rest remain in Economy. The cabin is slated for debut on newly delivered Boeing 787 aircraft in 2027, but the airline has not yet published specific rules for mixed‑cabin group bookings. Indian families planning Umrah should watch for further guidance before paying any upgrade deposit.

Travel And Tour World 4 min read

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UK extends travel warning to Moyale and mandates health insurance for Kenya visitors

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has expanded its travel warning to cover Moyale Town and a five‑kilometre radius, advising against all but essential travel, and from 5 October 2026 most visitors staying under 12 months must hold government‑provided travel health insurance. The changes affect British nationals and other travellers planning overland routes in northern Kenya.

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