UAE-India travel: Fully vaccinated passengers still need COVID-19 PCR negative reports to Kerala, clarifies Air India

Dubai: India’s national carrier Air India has clarified that it is still mandatory for all passengers from the UAE to Kerala, including fully vaccinated passengers, to carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report for entry. The clarification from a senior official comes after reports quoting Air India that said there is no need for negative PCR […]

Tesla plans to open its charging network to other EVs later this year

New York: Tesla Inc plans to open its network of superchargers to other electric vehicles later this year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Twitter. The electric-car maker’s fast charging network, with over 25,000 superchargers globally, has given it a competitive edge. Meanwhile, other carmakers have formed alliances or invested in startups for networks […]

UK inflation pushes up government’s debt payments to a record

London: Inflation took a toll on the UK public finances last month, driving interest payments on government debt to unprecedented levels. The Treasury paid 8.7 billion pounds ($11.8 billion) in interest in June, the most for any month since records began in 1997, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday. The 6 billion-pound increase […]

Travellers face issues with Kuwait Mosafer application, many miss flights

Kuwait City: As people set off for their summer travel, many have been experiencing issues with the Kuwait Mosafer platform which is required for all those travelling to and from Kuwait. The application is used by Kuwait’s Civil Aviation to organise travel and adhere to health measures put in place. Most notably, travellers have to […]