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UAE Muslim tourism ranking 2026: Why digital wins

The latest Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026 dropped a fascinating truth bomb on the tourism industry: the UAE secured an impressive sixth place globally. While some might focus purely on the numbers, the real story lies beneath the surface. In my view, the UAE Muslim tourism ranking 2026 is not just a victory of luxury hotels or transit ease; it is a definitive proof of concept that digital convenience and AI readiness are the new battlegrounds for global travel supremacy. Tourism is changing, and the Emirates is deliberately rewriting the playbook. Why the UAE Muslim tourism ranking 2026 is a digital wake-up call Securing a score of 75 and a spot in the elite "Trailblazers" category is a massive nod to the country's strategy. For years, destinations rested on having great physical infrastructure. But as the GMTI 2026 report reveals, international Muslim visitor arrivals are projected to hit 208 million this year. In my opinion, the UAE's ranking proves that ...

Pakistan restores mobile broadband services and social media platforms


 The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the restoration of mobile broadband services across the country after a three-day suspension. The move comes after the Pakistan government had blocked 3G/4G mobile broadband services and major social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube on the interior ministry's instructions.

The suspension had resulted in an estimated daily loss of $3-4 million to Pakistan's IT exports. The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) had called on the government to restore mobile broadband services, citing the significant impact on the country's IT sector.

PTA spokesperson Malahat Obaid confirmed the restoration of mobile broadband services in a staggered manner, while access to social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube was also being restored across the country.

The suspension of mobile broadband and social media services had been implemented as a precautionary measure to control the spread of "unwanted information" that could have caused disinformation and panic among the masses, following violent protests sparked by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.

The protests had erupted across the country after Khan's arrest, with supporters of the PTI urging protests and calling for the blockage of roads and closure of shops. The situation had prompted the Interior Ministry to approve the deployment of army troops and assets in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address the deteriorating law and order situation in major cities across Pakistan.

The restoration of mobile broadband and social media services is likely to bring relief to Pakistan's IT sector, which had been suffering significant losses due to the suspension. With the services now restored, the government will be hoping to maintain peace and stability in the country and avoid any further disruptions to economic activity.

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