Air Arabia plans to resume its Sharjah–Moscow–Sharjah service on Oct. 8, 2026. Flights will initially operate daily, with frequency increasing to two flights per day from Dec. 12.  All other Air Arabia routes between the UAE and Russia remain suspended through March 27, 2027 inclusive.  

On Air Arabia’s official website, a Moscow–Sharjah…

Thai authorities have approved a reduction in the visa-free stay period from 60 to 30 days for a number of countries, including Russia. The new restrictions will take effect on September 15, 2026.  In addition to shortening the visa-free period, Thailand is introducing a limit on entries via land border crossings—allowing no more than two such entries…

In summer 2026, Thailand received 233,140 Russian visitors – a marginal 0.5% decrease compared to the record summer of 2025. While overall arrivals edged down slightly, the organised travel segment grew robustly (+13.5% in tour sales), and demand continued to shift toward premium hotels, northern destinations, wellness experiences and more diverse…