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Germany
In Schleswig-Holstein, a van collided head-on with a motorhome. The 45-year-old van driver died at the scene, while the 55-year-old motorhome driver sustained minor injuries. A gas leak occurred post-crash, and the cause is under investigation.
Jordan
Camping tourism is seeing a notable increase in the Barqash forests in the Koura district of Irbid governorate. The forest area covers approximately 20,000 dunams, making it one of the largest natural forests in northern Jordan. Visitors include Jordanians and Arab tourists, particularly from Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia
Qatar residents suggested keeping caravans in designated parking areas within enclosures and prohibiting their towing on public roads to enhance safety and reduce congestion. The proposal comes amid an annual increase in caravan numbers at the end of the camping season, causing accidents and traffic jams. Recommendations include expanding parking lots, implementing smart management systems, and establishing specialized transport services.
Saudi Arabia
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Nissan has unveiled an updated version of the Caravan MyRoom 2024 camper. Aimed at camping and vanlife enthusiasts, it features a sleeping area, kitchen unit, and storage system. The new model is available in the Japanese market.
Saudi Arabia
A company has converted a Mercedes Sprinter van into a motorhome. The price of this mobile home is $219,000. The project is positioned as a premium-class mobile residence.
Vietnam
On April 26, the People's Committee of Son Tra District in Da Nang announced the dismantling of illegal tent camps on the Son Tra Peninsula. The growing number of locals and tourists camping overnight in coastal and forest-edge areas poses risks of wildfires, pollution, and traffic accidents. Authorities warned and forced the removal of tents, enforcing a strict ban on camping, cooking, and overnight stays in unauthorized zones to protect the ecosystem and ensure public safety.
Vietnam
On April 25, the Hoa Thinh Charity Club organized a caravan of 30 vehicles and 80 participants from Tuy Hoa to Hoa Thinh commune (Dak Lak province). The route included stops at historical sites and aid to two needy families. Organizers plan to expand the program with motorcycle and bicycle tours.
Qatar
Qatar has allocated 10,000 mobile homes for victims of the devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey. The mobile homes will be transported to the affected regions, and an air bridge has been established for relief efforts, with its first flight carrying an international search and rescue team equipped with a field hospital and winter supplies.
Saudi Arabia
A retired couple has chosen a caravan for travel after ending their careers. They use a travel trailer for trips across the country, which provides flexibility in route planning.
UAE
The article lists popular camping and hiking locations in and around Dubai. These include Al Qudra Lakes in Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, the mountainous Hatta area with trails up to 30 km, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with organized tours, Lahbab Desert with red dunes, and Terra eco-lodges at Hatta Fort Hotel. The recommended season is November to April.
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia's Special Forces for Environmental Security detained a citizen for camping without a permit in the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. The violator faces a fine of up to 3,000 Saudi riyals.
Qatar
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Qatari authorities have closed about 10% of camping sites as a preventive security measure. In the 2025/2026 season, 2,991 camps were registered, 58 violations were found, and 9 camps were dismantled.
Turkey
In Turkey's Gaziantep province, 500 caravans are being built for earthquake victims. The project aims to provide temporary housing, with no specific completion date provided.
Saudi Arabia
Strong winds accompanying heavy rains overturned a caravan in the Duwayhi village area east of Al-Khurmah province. The Wasam rescue association received a report of the incident and declared a state of emergency due to rainy conditions persisting for several days in the region.
Saudi Arabia
Strong winds accompanying heavy rains overturned a caravan in the Hijrat Al-Duwaihi area east of Al-Khurmah province. The Wasam Rescue Association received a report of the incident and will right the vehicle on Sunday morning. The association declared a state of emergency due to the rainy weather, which is expected to last for several days.
Saudi Arabia
Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced that the winter camping season 2025–2026 deposit can be refunded via its website or the 'Bia' app. The season ends on April 15, 2026. The refund process requires two steps: logging in with the national authentication account and submitting a request for the 2025 season. Violators face full deposit deduction and possible immediate camp removal.
Turkey
A Turkish company is converting decommissioned buses into motorhomes. The process involves a complete interior refurbishment, including the installation of sleeping areas, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
Palestine
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Jordan has launched a project to produce and install prefabricated housing modules in the Gaza Strip. The initiative provides urgent shelter for thousands of displaced people who lost their homes due to the war.
Saudi Arabia
An official guide to camping and caravan sites has been launched as part of the "Saudi Summer" season. The document provides information on permitted locations, regulations, and infrastructure for outdoor recreation.
Palestine
A fire broke out in a caravan in the town of Khuzaa east of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning. The blaze was caused by an explosion of a gas cylinder inside the dwelling, which housed displaced persons. Civil defense crews extinguished the fire, with no reports of casualties.
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