Kuwait ends temporary visa relief as Italy and European travellers prepare for new arrival guidelines. 

Kuwait and Yemen Maldives tourism decline in 2026 reveals changing visitor trends as Middle East travel markets face reduced arrivals and shifting demand.

UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran, France evacuates its embassy in Tehran and new travel warnings raise concerns for travellers across the Middle East.

UK updates travel advice for Bahrain and Kuwait, urging against all but essential travel as renewed US-Iran tensions increase regional security risks and disrupt flights.

Kuwait aligns with Bahrain in facing massive security risks as Iran’s “eye for an eye” approach with the US intensifies, with reported strikes and rising military tensions creating fresh concerns for Gulf travel, aviation networks, energy routes and regional stability.

Jazeera Airways adds twice-weekly Kuwait–Deir Ezzor flights from 8 August, expanding its Syria network to three cities and 26 weekly services.

Jazeera Airways adds a Kuwait–London Luton link, with direct service verified by official airport and airline pages and daily UK flights due from August 2026.