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You probably know how easy it is to visit Thailand. Travellers from most countries, including GCC nations, can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism. However, the allowed stay period is now changing. The country remains visa-free, but your holiday can now last up to 30 days. Most visitors probably won’t even feel the difference, but the change is still worth knowing if you're planning a longer stay. Thailand introduced a 60-day visa-free stay in 2024, and the country is now replacing it with a stay period that’s twice shorter. All extensions will require approval from Thai immigration authorities. The new rule...

Public sector employees in Bahrain can start planning for a long Eid Al Adha 2026 break. HRH Prince Salman officially announced the holiday dates for ministries and public institutions. The Eid Al Adha holiday in Bahrain will begin on Tuesday, May 26 and continue until Friday, May 29. Since Friday falls during the holiday period, Sunday, May 31 will also be given as a compensation day off. It means a six-day long weekend during the Eid holiday period. If you’re looking for festive ideas and things to do during the long weekend, check out best places to visit during Eid...

If you’re still making Eid plans, Marassi Galleria just added something new to Bahrain’s holiday calendar. The mall is hosting live music performances, festive entertainment, and for the first time in Bahrain, a light show. Here's the full programme with all details. You have four evenings from May 28 to 31 and three shows each day to enjoy the spectacle at Marassi Galleria during Eid Al Adha: 7 PM 8:30 PM 10 PM If you’re coming to Marassi Galleria for Eid shopping, you’ll also get to enjoy daily live music performances from May 27 until June 6. Afternoon sessions: 3:30...

If your kids never seem to run out of energy, Big Bounce Arabia might be the perfect place to let them loose. The giant inflatable theme park is heading to Bahrain this May, and it's bringing its huge slides, obstacle courses, ball pits, sports zones, and inflatable worlds. You get to explore 16,000 sqm of pure fun packed with giant slides, inflatable games, jumping zones. The park welcomes both little and big visitors because honestly, there’s no age limit for having fun. Come with your family or gather your friends, then jump, climb, slide, bounce, and crawl through different inflatable...

International Museum Day gives you the perfect excuse to explore more of Bahrain’s rich heritage, culture, and hostory. From May 16 to 23, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities is organising a full week of workshops, guided tours, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities at local museums. Here’s where you can go for International Museum Day activities. Workshops and Family Activities “Art & Soul” workshop with artist Rasha Al Nasser at Bahrain National Museum on May 16 Pottery artifact drawing workshop with artist Fatima Hassan at Qal’at al-Bahrain Site Museum on May 16 Family activities including pottery painting, wood painting, Dilmun seal...

Looking for a place where the kids can play for hours? Leo & Loona has officially opened at The Avenues Bahrain, bringing one of the region’s best-known indoor family entertainment spots to the Kingdom. Families in Bahrain can now explore this huge indoor playground filled with soft-play zones, interactive attractions, and activity areas. Leo & Loona is an already popular destination in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, especially for family outings, birthday celebrations, and everyday playtime indoors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo & Loona Kids Park and Restaurant (@leo.loona.bahrain) Whether your kids need a couple of...

If you’ve ever hesitated before asking an AI assistant something personal, WhatsApp is about to release a new feature that might make those chats feel a lot more comfortable. Incognito Chat is a new private mode for AI conversations on WhatsApp and Meta AI app. The feature focuses on privacy, especially for people using AI for sensitive topics like finances, health questions, work issues, or personal decisions. According to Meta, conversations inside Incognito Chat stay completely private. The company says nobody else can view the chats, including the company itself. Messages are not stored, and chats disappear automatically by default....

The FIFA World Cup always takes over everything else happening that year. Now the 2026 edition has a huge surprise for music fans too. Nobody knows yet which national teams will battle for the trophy in the final, but FIFA has just revealed who’s taking the stage for the halftime show and the lineup is massive. BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on July 19 at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Shakira is also returning to the World Cup with brand-new music. The singer will release a new FIFA anthem called Dai Dai...

There’s no better way to share the news: Jollibee is opening a new branch at City Centre Bahrain. If Chickenjoy or Yumburger regularly end up on your cravings list, you’ll soon be able to grab them at the new location. The Filipino fast food chain already has a popular address on Exhibition Avenue in Al Hoora. The City Centre Bahrain branch will soon serve the same delicious menu: Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, Yumburger, Burger Steak, French fries, buckets of chicken nuggets, and desserts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jollibee Bahrain (@jollibee.bh) Jollibee is basically a national obsession...

Shakira is officially back in her FIFA World Cup era, and football fans already know what that means for summer playlists. The Colombian superstar just teased fans on Instagram with a brand-new anthem called Dai Dai. The track drops on May 14 ahead of the tournament and features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The teaser is already blowing up online. Since hitting social media, the publication has pulled in more than 2 million likes, and the catchy chant already feels impossible to get out of your head before the tournament even begins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...