Eritrean travel update (UAE): The United Arab Emirates published an updated list of 107 countries whose citizens—including Eritrea—must get a visa before travelling, unless they qualify for an exemption, and urged travellers to check entry conditions before booking. UK entry clearance shake-up (tourism impact): The UK Home Office tightened guidance for travellers from Eritrea and 32 other African countries, saying people must obtain entry clearance/UK visas before travelling to or even transiting through the UK, with airlines able to refuse boarding if documents aren’t in place. Red Sea travel ripple: With Red Sea shipping disruptions linked to attacks in the region, reports highlight longer routes and higher freight costs—an indirect hit that can affect travel planning and prices across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Eritrea on the calendar: Eritrea’s National Festival 2026 is set for 18–26 July at the Asmara Expo compound, running daily 9:00–21:00 with cultural villages, music, bazaars, and visitor services. Community tourism spotlight: An Eritrean community festival in Germany ran as a two-day event with cultural performances, seminars, and activities aimed at strengthening ties with home.