/* ===== EXTRACTED FROM INLINE STYLES ===== */
.experience-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 5;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold);
  animation: floatSoft 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.experience-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.experience-card .txt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 8px solid var(--off-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-img-wrapper {
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.team-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.team-info span {
  color: #38a195;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.partner-logo,
.p-logo {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.p-logo {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.partner-logo:hover,
.p-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.partner-logo span,
.p-logo span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== END EXTRACTED ===== */
/* Google Fonts loaded via <link> in header.php for performance */

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  /* === Logo Colors (unchanged) === */
  --teal: #38a195;
  --teal-dark: #2d8a7e;
  --teal-light: #5bc4b8;
  --teal-pale: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  --navy: #1b3d54;
  --navy-deep: #0f2535;
  --navy-light: #244f6a;
  --navy-mid: #2d6384;

  /* === Accent === */
  --amber: #f59e0b;
  --amber-light: #fbbf24;
  --royal: #16365c;

  /* === Aliases for legacy support === */
  --blue: #38a195;
  --blue-light: #5bc4b8;
  --gold: #38a195;
  --gold-light: #5bc4b8;
  --success: #10b981;

  /* === Neutrals === */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --cream: #fdfbf7;
  --off-white: #f4f7f6;
  --gray: #64748b;
  --gray-light: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-pale: #f1f5f9;
  --dark: #0f2535;
  --border: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);

  /* === Typography === */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* === Shadows === */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-teal: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.18);

  /* === Radius === */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* === Transitions === */
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* === Glass === */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --glass-teal: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);

  /* === Curves === */
  --curve-height: 100px;
}

/* ===== ADVANCED ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    transform: translateX(50px);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.stagger-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.stagger-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.8;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.section-divider svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 60px;
}

.section-divider .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--off-white);
}

.divider-white .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--white);
}

.divider-gray .shape-fill {
  fill: #f8f9fa;
}

.divider-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
}

.divider-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}


.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.45);
}

.btn-pulse {
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== MAIN HEADER ===== */
.main-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  background: transparent;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.main-header.scrolled .top-bar {
  margin-top: -50px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.top-bar {
  background: rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  /* Prevent wrapping which causes overlap */
}

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  /* Increased for better presence */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar .container {
    height: 60px;
    padding: 0 15px;
  }
}

.main-header.scrolled .navbar {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.nav-logo img.logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Premium Curve Bottom Shape */
.hero-bottom-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  /* Slight overlap to prevent 1px gap */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 18;
  /* Just below content */
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bottom-wave svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bottom-wave svg {
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.nav-menu>a,
.nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu>a:hover,
.nav-menu>a.active,
.nav-dropdown:hover>.nav-drop-trigger {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-menu>a::after,
.nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu>a:hover::after,
.nav-menu>a.active::after,
.nav-dropdown:hover>.nav-drop-trigger::after {
  width: 60%;
}

/* Mega Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-drop-trigger {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 25px 15px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-drop-trigger i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-trigger {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-trigger i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  width: 300px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 20px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1001;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-dropdown a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px !important;
  padding: 12px 25px !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.mega-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--off-white) !important;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  padding-left: 32px !important;
}

.mega-dropdown a i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-dropdown a:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.mega-dropdown .view-more {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 15px 25px 0;
}

.mega-dropdown .view-more a {
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}

.mega-dropdown .view-more a:hover {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding-left: 5px !important;
}

/* Nav Actions & Toggle */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px !important;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-actions .btn-primary {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-left: 15px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
}

/* ===== ULTRA-PREMIUM HERO REDESIGN ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}

.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: brightness(0.6) contrast(1.1);
  /* Slightly brighter for visibility */
}

.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Subtle Cinematic Pan Effect */
@keyframes cinematicPan {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1) translate(-2%, -2%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
  }
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  animation: cinematicPan 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.45) 0%,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.6) 40%,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.8) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Premium Decorative Shapes */
.hero-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-light), transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  animation: floatShape 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(1) {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-light), transparent);
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(2) {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy-light), transparent);
  animation-duration: 20s;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(3) {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: 40%;
  right: 10%;
  opacity: 0.1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--white), transparent);
  animation-duration: 12s;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(4) {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 15%;
  opacity: 0.12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  filter: blur(2px);
  border-radius: 40px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: none;
  animation: rotateShape 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes floatShape {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1.0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

@keyframes rotateShape {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg) translate(0, 0);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg) translate(20px, 20px);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 160px 0 100px;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge-glass {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-content h1 .text-glow {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Premium Visual Elements (Right Side) */
.hero-visual-stack {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.glass-card-main {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.floating-glass {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 6;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.f-card-1 {
  top: -20px;
  right: -30px;
}

.f-card-2 {
  bottom: -30px;
  left: -40px;
}

.f-card-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.f-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.f-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.f-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Typewriter & Header Fixes */
.tagline-cycle {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 100px 0 160px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
  }

  .hero-badge-glass {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-visual-stack {
    margin: 60px auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
    /* Even higher */
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .glass-card-main {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .floating-glass {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  }
}

.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5);
}


/* ===== MARQUEE TICKER (CARD STYLE) ===== */
.marquee-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -1px;
  /* Seamless blend */
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 25px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.country-card-mini {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 25px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  min-width: 140px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.country-card-mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.country-card-mini img {
  width: 75px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.country-card-mini span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}


/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image .image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.15);
  border: 8px solid var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-pale);
  border-radius: 40px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.experience-badge .number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-content h6 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-content h2 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.about-content p {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.about-content .btn {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* About Checks */
.about-checks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.check-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ===== VISA DETAIL SECTION ===== */
.visa-detail-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

/* ===== MISSION / VISION ===== */
.mission-vision {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.mv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mv-card .icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.mv-card .icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mv-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mv-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


.process-step {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ===== ZIGZAG SERVICES SECTION ===== */
.zigzag-section {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.zigzag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.zigzag-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.zigzag-image {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 180px;
}

/* Alternating Layout */
.zigzag-row:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* ===== UNIFIED SECTION DECORATIONS ===== */
.section-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.s-shape {
  position: absolute;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-pale), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  animation: floatSoftly 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatSoftly {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.1);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.9);
  }
}

.s-shape:nth-child(1) {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
}

.s-shape:nth-child(2) {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  opacity: 0.1;
}

/* Section Specific Shape Variations */
.uae-special-section .s-shape {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15), transparent);
}

.cta-section .s-shape {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.blog-section .s-shape:nth-child(1) {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-pale), transparent);
}

.blog-section .s-shape:nth-child(2) {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy-light), transparent);
  opacity: 0.05;
}

.about-section .container,
.choose-section .container,
.path-section .container,
.uae-special-section .container,
.countries-section .container,
.testimonials-section .container,
.stats-bar .container,
.blog-section .container,
.cta-section .container,
.faq-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ===== ENHANCED WHY CHOOSE US CARDS ===== */
.choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.choose-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
}

.choose-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.choose-card .icon-box {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.choose-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.choose-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.choose-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Deep Orange */

/* ===== INNOVATIVE BENTO PATH SECTION ===== */
.path-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.path-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  min-height: 320px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.path-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.2) 0%,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.8) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
}

.path-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.path-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.path-card:hover .path-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.path-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--white);
}

.path-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.path-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.path-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.path-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.path-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.path-card:hover .path-btn i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Bento Spans */
.path-card.span-6 {
  grid-column: span 6;
}

.path-card.span-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.path-card.span-8 {
  grid-column: span 8;
}

.path-card.span-12 {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

/* Section Dividers */
.path-divider-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.path-divider-top svg {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 100px;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.path-divider-top .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--white);
}

.path-divider-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.path-divider-bottom svg {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 100px;
}

.path-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--off-white);
  /* Match HOW IT WORKS section */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .path-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .path-card.span-6,
  .path-card.span-4,
  .path-card.span-8 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .path-card {
    min-height: 350px;
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

/* ===== SUCCESS STORIES & STATS (Split Layout) ===== */
.success-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #FFF5F5;
  /* Pastel Pink from image */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.success-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN: Testimonials */
.success-left {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.success-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FF8F8F;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FF8F8F;
  display: inline-block;
}

.success-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonial-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  /* Rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: #F0F0F0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonial-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.author-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #eee;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* Vertical Dots Navigation */
.testimonial-dots-vertical {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.dot-v {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ddd;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot-v.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: Stats Grid */
.stats-grid-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-card-new {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  /* Large rounded corners from image */
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  /* Square cards */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 180, 180, 0.15);
  /* Soft pink shadow */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.stat-card-new h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.stat-card-new p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #555;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .success-left {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .success-label {
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
  }

  .stats-grid-new {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .stat-card-new {
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .stat-card-new h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.services-marquee .container {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.services-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  animation: scrollServices 25s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.services-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.service-scroll-card {
  min-width: 300px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-scroll-card:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.service-scroll-card .icon {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-scroll-card .icon i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.service-scroll-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-scroll-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@keyframes scrollServices {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0)
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%)
  }
}

/* ===== STATS BAR ===== */
.stats-bar {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 15px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.stat-icon i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== PROFESSIONAL COUNTRIES GRID ===== */
.countries-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 30px;
}

.country-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.country-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .country-image img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.country-info {
  padding: 25px;
  text-align: left;
}

.country-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.country-info p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.country-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .country-link {
  gap: 12px;
}

.badge-pr,
.badge-new {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 5;
}

.badge-pr {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ===== PREMIUM DESTINATIONS GRID ===== */
.dest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 260px);
  gap: 16px;
}

.dest-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}

.dest-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.dest-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dest-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.25) 55%,
      transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.dest-card:hover .dest-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.55) 60%,
      rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.1) 100%);
}

.dest-overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.dest-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dest-overlay p i {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-right: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.dest-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  width: fit-content;
}

.dest-badge--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.dest-badge--teal {
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.9);
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 220px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(8, 200px);
  }

  .dest-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}


/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.testimonial-card .author {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-card .role {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.testimonial-nav button {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-nav button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card .card-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card .card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-card .card-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-card .meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.blog-card .meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-card .meta i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-card h3:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-card .read-more {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 25px 20px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--royal) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-column ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-about p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.footer-column h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-column h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.footer-column ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-column ul li a i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !important;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.footer-contact li i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== PAGE HEADER ===== */
.page-header {
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Cinematic Overlay */
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.4) 0%,
      rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.7) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-header .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.page-header h1 span {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 8px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumb span {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ===== WHATSAPP FLOAT ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  animation: pulse-wa 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-wa {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4)
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0)
  }
}

/* ===== CONTACT FORM ===== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-info-card .icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  min-width: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-info-card .icon i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-form>p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 15px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* ===== VISA TYPE CARDS ===== */
.visa-types-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.visa-types-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: left;
}

.visa-type-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.visa-type-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.visa-type-card .card-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.visa-type-card .card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.visa-type-card:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.visa-type-card .card-body {
  padding: 25px;
}

.visa-type-card .card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.visa-type-card .card-body p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== ABOUT STORY ===== */
.about-story {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-checks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.check-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.about-desc {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Mission Vision */
.mission-vision {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.mv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mv-card .icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.mv-card .icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mv-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mv-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* UAE Section */
.uae-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
}

.uae-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.uae-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.uae-content h2 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.uae-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.uae-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.uae-features .feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.uae-features .feature i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.uae-image .image-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.uae-image .image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Process */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.step-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Destinations */
.destinations-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 20px;
}

.destination-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.destination-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.85) 0%, transparent 50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}

.card-overlay h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ===== FOOTER LOGO ===== */
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-logo img.logo-img {
  height: 55px;
  width: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.footer-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 50%, var(--royal) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: rgba(41, 128, 185, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-header h2 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-header p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-card-image .blog-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.blog-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-meta span i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-body h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-card-body p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
  gap: 10px !important;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-read-more i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ===== UNIVERSITY / PARTNERS ===== */
.partners-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.partners-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 30px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.partners-logos:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: grayscale(50%);
}

.partners-logos img {
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.partners-logos img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== CORE VALUES ===== */
.values-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--off-white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.value-card .icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.95), rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.95)), url('../images/general/cta-bg.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-content {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.newsletter-content h2 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.newsletter-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !important;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
  padding: 0 35px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ===== BADGES ===== */
.badge-new {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.badge-pr {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: #38a195;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .path-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-grid,
  .about-story-grid,
  .uae-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .visa-types-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
  .top-bar-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar-right {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -110%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #0f2735;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), right 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    right: 0;
    pointer-events: all;
  }

  .nav-menu>a,
  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger {
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  /* Reset desktop underlines on mobile */
  .nav-menu>a::after,
  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger:focus,
  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger:active {
    outline: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1100;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    margin-right: -10px;
  }

  .nav-toggle span {
    background: var(--white);
  }

  /* Overlay Background */
  .nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Robust Dropdown Alignment */
  .mega-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: all;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: none;
    /* Controlled by .nav-dropdown.open */
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.open .mega-dropdown {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    padding: 12px 50px !important;
    /* Deeper Indentation */
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a i {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    width: 20px !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .path-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .visa-types-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-checks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .page-header {
    padding: 140px 0 40px;
  }

  .page-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* About Section Mobile Adjustments */
  .about-section {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }

  .about-grid {
    gap: 30px !important;
  }

  .about-image .image-wrapper img {
    height: 300px !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
.choose-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

@media(max-width: 1024px) {
  .choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
  .choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .choose-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }

  .choose-card .icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .choose-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
}

/* Premium Horizontal Process Timeline */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 80px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Horizontal Connector Line */
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  /* Center of the 90px icon */
  left: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #1b4d54;
  /* Teal Blue line from image */
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.process-icon {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: #c5a059;
  /* Golden Brown from image */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-icon i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #1b3d54;
  /* Dark Navy icon from image */
}

.process-item:hover .process-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #b08d57;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
}

.process-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1b3d54;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.process-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .process-timeline::before {
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.choose-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.choose-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.choose-card .icon-box {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.choose-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.choose-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.choose-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== PROFESSIONAL UAE SPECIALIZED SECTION ===== */
.uae-special-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uae-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/countries/uae.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.uae-special-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.uae-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.uae-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.uae-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.uae-card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.uae-card:hover .uae-card-icon {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.uae-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.uae-card h3 span {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}

.uae-card p {
  color: var(--gray) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.uae-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.uae-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.uae-feature i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .uae-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .uae-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
}

@keyframes wa-bubble-float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

.wa-bubble {
  animation: wa-bubble-float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ===== NAV OVERLAY ===== */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ===== MOBILE NAVIGATION ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 300px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 80px 0 30px;
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu>a,
  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger {
    padding: 14px 25px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-menu>a:hover,
  .nav-menu>a.active {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-menu>a::after,
  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown */
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mega-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95) !important;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  }

  .nav-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown {
    transform: none;
    max-height: 0;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.open .mega-dropdown {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop-trigger i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .mega-dropdown a {
    padding: 11px 25px 11px 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .mega-dropdown a i {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .mega-dropdown .view-more {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin-top: 5px;
    padding-top: 5px;
  }

  .mega-dropdown .view-more a {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* Navbar adjust on mobile */
  .navbar .container {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 60px;
  }
}

/* ===== ULTIMATE MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS POLISH ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {


  /* 1. HERO SECTION */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 80px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* 2. PROCESS TIMELINE (Vertical Fix) */
  .process-timeline {
    margin-top: 40px;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .process-timeline::before {
    display: none;
    /* Hide horizontal */
  }

  .process-timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 45px;
    /* Align vertical line */
    width: 3px;
    background: #1b4d54;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .process-item {
    display: flex;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .process-icon {
    margin: 0;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #c5a059;
    border: 4px solid #f8f9fa;
  }

  .process-content {
    padding-top: 10px;
  }

  .process-item p {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* 3. ZIGZAG SERVICES (Stacking) */
  .zigzag-row {
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .zigzag-row:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .zigzag-image {
    height: 250px;
    min-height: 250px;
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .zigzag-content {
    padding: 40px 25px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  /* 4. SUCCESS STORIES (Stacking) */
  .success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .testimonial-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .testimonial-quote-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .stats-grid-new {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .stat-card-new {
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }

  .stat-card-new h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .stats-grid-new {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== EXTRA MOBILE POLISH (ABOUT/VISA) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ---- ABOUT SECTION ---- */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    direction: ltr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-image {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-image .image-wrapper {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-image .image-wrapper img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 260px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .experience-card {
    bottom: -15px !important;
    right: -10px !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
  }

  .about-content {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .about-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .about-checks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* ---- SECTION PADDING ---- */
  .about-section,
  .zigzag-section,
  .choose-section,
  .countries-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .blog-section,
  .stats-bar,
  .newsletter-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  /* ---- CHOOSE / WHY US GRID ---- */
  .choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .choose-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  /* ---- STATS BAR ---- */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  /* ---- TESTIMONIALS ---- */
  .testimonial-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .testimonial-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 25px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* ---- BLOG GRID ---- */
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .blog-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .blog-card-image img {
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ---- NEWSLETTER ---- */
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .newsletter-form input,
  .newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* ---- SECTION TITLES ---- */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  /* ---- UAE SPECIAL ---- */
  .uae-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .uae-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* ---- HOW IT WORKS ---- */
  .choose-card[style*="border-top"] {
    padding: 25px 20px !important;
  }

  /* ---- CTA SECTION ---- */
  .cta-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cta-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* ---- STATS: force 1 col on very small ---- */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .about-image .image-wrapper img {
    height: 220px !important;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .hero-stat-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}








@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .country-card {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .country-card .overlay h3 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .country-card {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .country-card .overlay {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .country-card .overlay h3 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .country-card .overlay p {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    display: none;
  }

  .badge-pr,
  .badge-new {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
  }
}

/* ===== FOOTER RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 50px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-about p {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .footer-socials {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-column h3 {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-column h3::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .footer-column ul li a {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-contact li {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding: 18px 0;
  }

  .footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 40px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer-logo img.logo-img {
    height: 45px;
    width: 45px;
  }

  .footer-logo span {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-about p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .footer-column h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .footer-column ul li a {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .footer-contact li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* ===== FAQ ACCORDION ===== */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 22px 28px !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 20px;
}

.faq-question span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ← THE KEY: hide answer by default, animate open */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 28px 22px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-list {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
  }

  .faq-question span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ULTRA-PREMIUM UI DESIGN UPGRADE v3.0 — VISACARF
   Makes every section, card, and element look truly attractive
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* LUXURY PALETTE */
  --luxury-navy: #0a192f;
  --luxury-gold: #c5a059;
  --luxury-gold-soft: #d4af37;
  --luxury-gold-pale: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  --luxury-platinum: #e6e6e6;
  --luxury-slate: #606c7e;

  /* NOTE: Do NOT override --gold / --navy here, it changes the logo color.
       Use --luxury-gold directly only on premium accent elements. */

  /* AMBIENT SHADOWS */
  --premium-shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --premium-shadow-md: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --premium-shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --premium-glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* ===== KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes shine {
  to {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes floatSoft {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

@keyframes iconPop {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) rotateY(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotateY(180deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotateY(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes cardEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes slideShine {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}

@keyframes wiggle {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: rotate(0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
  }

  75% {
    transform: rotate(3deg);
  }
}

@keyframes textGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  }

  50% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3), 0 0 50px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  }
}

@keyframes breathe {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

@keyframes dotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }
}

@keyframes borderGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5);
  }
}

@keyframes softRotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ===== GLOBAL BODY PREMIUM FEEL ===== */
body {
  background-color: #fafbfd;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 50% 100%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.02) 0px, transparent 60%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: #333;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

::selection {
  background: #38a195;
  color: #fff;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f0f2f5;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38a195, #1b3d54);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2d8a7e, #122a3a);
}

html {
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

/* ===== PREMIUM HEADER EXTRAS ===== */
.top-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.top-link:hover {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.top-link i {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.header-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.header-socials a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-socials a:hover {
  color: #5bc4b8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== PREMIUM BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-premium-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e, #5bc4b8);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-premium-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-premium-gold:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-premium-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.btn-white-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-white-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-white-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}


/* ===== SECTION TITLE UPGRADES ===== */
.section-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12), rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.section-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1), transparent);
  animation: slideShine 3s ease infinite;
}

.section-title {
  position: relative;
}

.section-title span {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: #38a195;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e, #5bc4b8, #38a195);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 300% auto;
  animation: shine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.section-subtitle {
  position: relative;
}


/* ===== HERO SECTION — ULTRA PREMIUM ===== */

/* Particles */
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(50px) scale(0.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(8px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes heroStatSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}

.particle:nth-child(1) {
  left: 10%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 12s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
}

.particle:nth-child(2) {
  left: 25%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 2s;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}

.particle:nth-child(3) {
  left: 40%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 14s;
  animation-delay: 4s;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
}

.particle:nth-child(4) {
  left: 55%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 11s;
  animation-delay: 1s;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
}

.particle:nth-child(5) {
  left: 70%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 13s;
  animation-delay: 3s;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
}

.particle:nth-child(6) {
  left: 85%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 9s;
  animation-delay: 5s;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
}

.particle:nth-child(7) {
  left: 15%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 15s;
  animation-delay: 6s;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
}

.particle:nth-child(8) {
  left: 60%;
  bottom: -10px;
  animation-duration: 11s;
  animation-delay: 7s;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
}

/* Hero overlay enhancement — removed duplicate to prevent overlacy stacking */

.hero-content h1 {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 60px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  animation: floatSoft 3s ease-in-out infinite, borderGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: #5bc4b8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Enhanced shapes */
.hero-shapes .hero-shape {
  opacity: 0.06;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ===== PREMIUM FOOTER EXTRAS ===== */
.footer-bottom-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.text-gold {
  color: #38a195;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== REVEAL ANIMATION REFINEMENT ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98);
  transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Gradient text */
.text-gradient-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5bc4b8, #38a195, #88d8cf, #38a195);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 300% auto;
  animation: shine 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4));
}

/* Typewriter tagline */
.hero-tagline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards 0.3s;
}

.tagline-static {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.tagline-cycle {
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-width: 180px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.tagline-cursor {
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-weight: 300;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Hero stat cards */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 35px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards 0.6s;
}

.hero-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  animation: heroStatSlideIn 0.6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hero-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.hero-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 1.0s;
}

.hero-stat-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.hero-stat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25), rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.15));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.hero-stat-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.3);
}

.hero-stat-card span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  /* Improved readability */
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Scroll-down indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards 1.5s;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
  writing-mode: vertical-lr;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}


/* ===== ABOUT SECTION — DEEP VISUAL ===== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: breathe 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image .image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.about-image .image-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image:hover .image-wrapper::after {
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
}

.about-image:hover .image-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-image:hover .image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.experience-badge {
  animation: floatSoft 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.check-item {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.check-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  color: #38a195;
}

.check-item i {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3));
}


/* ===== CHOOSE CARDS — TRULY PREMIUM ===== */
.choose-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--off-white) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient animated bar at bottom */
.choose-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8, #38a195);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 3s linear infinite;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Subtle radial glow on hover */
.choose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.choose-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.choose-card .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08), rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.choose-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e);
  color: #fff;
  animation: iconPop 0.8s ease forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.choose-card:hover h3 {
  color: #38a195;
}


/* ===== ZIGZAG SERVICES — PREMIUM DEPTH ===== */
.zigzag-section {
  position: relative;
}

.zigzag-row {
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow-md);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.zigzag-row:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.zigzag-content {
  padding: 60px !important;
}

.zigzag-content h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #1b3d54;
}

.zigzag-content .subtitle {
  color: #38a195;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.zigzag-row:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.zigzag-content {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.zigzag-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.zigzag-content h3 {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.zigzag-row:hover .zigzag-content h3 {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.zigzag-image {
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.zigzag-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.zigzag-row:hover .zigzag-image::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn-custom {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-custom::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-custom:hover::after {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.btn-custom:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}


/* ===== UAE SECTION — GLASS PREMIUM ===== */
.uae-special-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uae-special-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.uae-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uae-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: calc(20px + 2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0), rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3), rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.2), rgba(56, 161, 149, 0));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.uae-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

.uae-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
}

.uae-card h3 {
  position: relative;
}

.uae-card:hover h3 {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.uae-feature {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.uae-card:hover .uae-feature {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.uae-card:hover .uae-feature i {
  animation: pulseRing 1.5s ease infinite;
}


/* ===== COUNTRY CARDS — STUNNING ===== */
.countries-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f6f9 0%, #eef1f5 50%, #f4f6f9 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countries-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.country-card {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.country-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 15;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.country-card:hover::before {
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5);
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.country-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  filter: brightness(1.08) saturate(1.15);
}

.country-card .overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.9) 0%, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.95) 0%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.country-card:hover .overlay h3 {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
}

.badge-new,
.badge-pr {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .badge-new,
.country-card:hover .badge-pr {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}


/* ===== TESTIMONIAL SECTION — WARM PREMIUM ===== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafb 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card .stars i {
  color: #f0b429;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.3));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i {
  animation: wiggle 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.16s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .stars i:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.32s;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot:hover {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}


/* ===== STATS BAR — GLOWING PREMIUM ===== */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-item {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card-new {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.stat-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}


/* ===== BLOG CARDS — MODERN MAGAZINE ===== */
.blog-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
}

/* Gradient top accent */
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8, #38a195);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.blog-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  animation: gradientShift 3s linear infinite;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.blog-card-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  z-index: 5;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image::after {
  animation: slideShine 1s ease forwards;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

.blog-tag {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-tag {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.blog-read-more {
  position: relative;
}

.blog-read-more::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #38a195;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more::after {
  width: 100%;
}


/* ===== FAQ SECTION — CLEAN PREMIUM ===== */
.faq-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafb 100%);
}

.faq-item {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-left-color: #38a195;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-left-color: #38a195;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-question {
  transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-question {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  color: #38a195;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
}


/* ===== CTA SECTION — PREMIUM GLOW ===== */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: breathe 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  animation: textGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ===== NEWSLETTER — WARM GLOW ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15), 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}


/* ===== PREMIUM BUTTON EFFECTS ===== */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e, #38a195) !important;
  background-size: 200% 200% !important;
  animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  animation: slideShine 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98) !important;
}

.btn-blue {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22, 54, 92, 0.2);
}

.btn-blue::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-15deg);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-blue:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%) skewX(-15deg);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 54, 92, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
  text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
}


/* ===== MV-CARD / VALUE-CARD PREMIUM ===== */
.mv-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.mv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8);
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.mv-card:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.25);
}

.value-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.value-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}


/* ===== MARQUEE PREMIUM ===== */
.marquee-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fb 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.country-card-mini {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-card-mini::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.country-card-mini:hover::before {
  border-color: #38a195;
}

.country-card-mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.country-card-mini:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.country-card-mini:hover span {
  color: #38a195;
}


/* ===== GLASSMORPHISM HOVER (generic) ===== */
.feature-card:hover,
.service-scroll-card:hover,
.process-step:hover,
.testimonial-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12) !important;
}


/* ===== FOOTER PREMIUM ===== */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-socials a {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.footer-column ul li a {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  padding-left: 8px;
  color: #38a195;
}


/* ===== WHATSAPP PREMIUM ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}


/* ===== CONTACT CARD ===== */
.contact-info-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: #38a195;
  transition: height 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact-info-card:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}


/* ===== 3D TILT & MAGNETIC (JS) ===== */
.tilt-card {
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn-magnetic {
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: transform;
}


/* ===== CURVED DIVIDERS ===== */
.curve-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.curve-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 80px;
}

.curve-divider .shape-fill {
  fill: #ffffff;
}


/* ===== CURSOR TRAILER ===== */
.cursor-trailer {
  position: fixed;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #38a195;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

body:hover .cursor-trailer {
  opacity: 0.5;
}


/* ===== STAGGERED ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS ===== */
.reveal.active .choose-card,
.reveal.active .country-card,
.reveal.active .blog-card,
.reveal.active .stat-item,
.reveal.active .uae-card,
.reveal.active .faq-item {
  animation: cardEntrance 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) forwards;
}

.reveal.active .choose-card:nth-child(1),
.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(1),
.reveal.active .blog-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.reveal.active .choose-card:nth-child(2),
.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(2),
.reveal.active .blog-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal.active .choose-card:nth-child(3),
.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(3),
.reveal.active .blog-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.reveal.active .country-card:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}


/* ===== RESPONSIVE PREMIUM ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .choose-card:hover,
  .blog-card:hover,
  .country-card:hover,
  .uae-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .zigzag-row:hover .zigzag-content h3 {
    transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  .faq-item:hover .faq-question {
    padding-left: 5px;
  }

  .about-section::before,
  .about-section::after,
  .choose-section::before,
  .countries-section::before,
  .blog-section::before {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hero responsive */
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-stat-card {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .hero-stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-stat-card strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-scroll-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-particles {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .choose-card:hover,
  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

/* ===== FLOATING SOCIAL SIDEBAR ===== */
.floating-social-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a:hover {
  width: 60px;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a.facebook {
  background-color: #3b5998;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a.twitter {
  background-color: #00acee;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a.instagram {
  background-color: #e4405f;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a.linkedin {
  background-color: #0077b5;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a.youtube {
  background-color: #ff0000;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-social-sidebar {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 10px;
    transform: none;
    flex-direction: row;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .floating-social-sidebar a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .floating-social-sidebar a:hover {
    width: 40px;
    padding-left: 0;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* ===== FLOATING SOCIAL SIDEBAR (Left) ===== */
.floating-social-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.floating-social-sidebar a {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.floating-social-sidebar a:hover {
  width: 60px;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.floating-social-sidebar .fb {
  background: #3b5998;
}

.floating-social-sidebar .tw {
  background: #1da1f2;
}

.floating-social-sidebar .insta {
  background: #e1306c;
}

.floating-social-sidebar .ln {
  background: #0077b5;
}

.floating-social-sidebar .yt {
  background: #ff0000;
}

/* Mobile adaptation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-social-sidebar {
    display: none;
    /* Hide on small screens to avoid UI clutter */
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   FRESH UI REDESIGN — COMPLETE STRUCTURAL + VISUAL OVERHAUL
   Teal-centric premium design system
   ============================================================= */

/* ===== NEW KEYFRAMES ===== */
@keyframes gradientBgShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInPage {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes tealPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px 4px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12);
  }
}

@keyframes underlineGrow {
  from {
    width: 0;
  }

  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===== GLOBAL POLISH ===== */
body {
  animation: fadeInPage 0.5s ease-out forwards;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.18);
  color: #1b3d54;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f0f2f5;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38a195, #1b3d54);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2d8a7e, #0f1f2c);
}

/* ===== SECTION SYSTEM ===== */
.section-badge {
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15) !important;
  color: #38a195 !important;
}

.section-badge i {
  color: #38a195 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25));
}

.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -1px !important;
}

.section-title span {
  color: #38a195 !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  color: #6b7a8d;
}

/* ===== NAVBAR — GLASSMORPHISM ===== */
.main-header {
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    0 1px 0 rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
}

.main-header.scrolled .nav-logo img.logo-img {
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.nav-menu>li>a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu>li>a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #38a195;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-menu>li>a:hover::after,
.nav-menu>li>a.active::after {
  width: 60%;
}

.nav-menu>li>a:hover {
  color: #5bc4b8 !important;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: #5bc4b8 !important;
}

/* ===== HERO POLISH ===== */
.hero-content h1 {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-content h1 span {
  color: #5bc4b8 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
}

.hero-btns .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e, #38a195) !important;
  background-size: 200% 200% !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
}

.hero-btns .btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5) !important;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  background: #38a195 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5) !important;
}

/* ===== EXPERIENCE BADGE ===== */
.experience-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) !important;
}

.experience-badge .number {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.experience-badge .label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* ===== ABOUT ACCENTS ===== */
.about-content h6 {
  color: #38a195 !important;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-content h6::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #38a195;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.about-content h2 span {
  color: #38a195 !important;
}

.check-item i {
  color: #38a195;
}

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS ===== */
.step-number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #38a195;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover::after {
  width: 40px;
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== CHOOSE US GRID ===== */
.choose-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.choose-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 38px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.choose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8, #38a195);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  animation: gradientShift 3s linear infinite;
}

.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
}

.icon-box {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #38a195;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.choose-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.choose-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover h3 {
  color: #38a195;
}

.choose-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== ZIGZAG SERVICES — PRO GRADIENTS ===== */
.bg-study {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a017, #c59315, #b8860b) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.bg-study h3,
.bg-study .subtitle,
.bg-study p {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.bg-study .btn-custom {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.bg-work {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b6b62, #0d7a6e, #058c80) !important;
}

.bg-tourist {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a2380, #5e35b1, #6c3ec0) !important;
}

.bg-pr {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e1247, #a81557, #bf1860) !important;
}

.bg-business {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #283593, #3949ab, #1a237e) !important;
}

.bg-family {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf360c, #d84315, #e64a19) !important;
}

.zigzag-content {
  padding: 40px 45px !important;
}

.zigzag-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.zigzag-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.zigzag-image {
  min-height: 320px !important;
}

.zigzag-content .btn-custom {
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.zigzag-content .btn-custom:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zigzag-content {
    padding: 30px 25px !important;
  }

  .zigzag-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }

  .zigzag-image {
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* ===== COUNTRIES GRID ===== */
.countries-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.country-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.country-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.country-card .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1) 60%,
      transparent 100%);
}

.country-card .overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.country-card .overlay p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.country-card:hover .overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2) 65%,
      transparent 100%);
}

.country-card:hover .overlay h3 {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.35);
}

.badge-pr {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: 20;
}

.badge-new {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b3d54, #244f6a);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: 20;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .country-card {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== UAE SECTION ===== */
.uae-special-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2137, #1b3d54 35%, #122a3a 65%, #163652);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.uae-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.uae-card {
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.uae-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.uae-card h3 span {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.uae-card>p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.uae-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.uae-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.uae-feature i {
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .uae-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== SUCCESS SECTION TEAL TINT ===== */
.success-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0faf8, #e8f8f5 50%, #f0faf8) !important;
}

.success-label {
  color: #38a195 !important;
  border-bottom-color: #38a195 !important;
}

.stat-card-new {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08) !important;
}

.stat-card-new:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.12) !important;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL SECTION ===== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f6f9, #ffffff) !important;
}

.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-top-color: #38a195;
}

.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.testimonial-nav button {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-nav button:hover {
  background: #38a195;
  border-color: #38a195;
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-card .stars i {
  color: #f0b429 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.25)) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonial-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonial-card:nth-child(n+2) {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ===== STATS BAR ===== */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #122a3a 0%, #1b3d54 40%, #244f6a 70%, #1b3d54 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradientBgShift 12s ease infinite;
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 25px 15px;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25), transparent);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: #5bc4b8;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #38a195;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-header h2 span {
  color: #38a195;
}

.blog-header p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card-image {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.blog-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 25px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-meta i {
  margin-right: 5px;
  color: #38a195;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-body h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-body h3 {
  color: #38a195;
}

.blog-card-body>p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-read-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #38a195;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-more-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #38a195;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more-btn::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-read-more-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more-btn i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-header {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .blog-header p {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b3d54, #122a3a 40%, #1b3d54 80%, #244f6a);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradientBgShift 15s ease infinite;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.newsletter-content h2 span {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.newsletter-content>p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 6px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 25px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary {
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 14px 32px !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 20px;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .newsletter-form .btn-primary {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .newsletter-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-left: 4px solid #38a195 !important;
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-left-color: #38a195 !important;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 22px 25px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: #38a195;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 25px 22px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b3d54, #122a3a 40%, #1b3d54 80%, #244f6a);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradientBgShift 12s ease infinite;
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-section h2 span {
  color: #5bc4b8;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btns .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) !important;
}

.cta-btns .btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5) !important;
}

.cta-btns .btn-outline,
.cta-btns .btn-white {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-btns .btn-outline:hover,
.cta-btns .btn-white:hover {
  background: #38a195 !important;
  border-color: #38a195 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ===== BUTTONS POLISH ===== */
.btn {
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #38a195 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) !important;
}

/* ===== MV CARDS ===== */
.mv-card .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b3d54, #244f6a) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.2);
}

.mv-card .icon i {
  color: #5bc4b8 !important;
}

.mv-card:hover .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a195, #2d8a7e) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) !important;
}

.mv-card:hover .icon i {
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38a195, transparent) 1;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
  position: relative;
}

.footer-column ul li a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #38a195;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  color: #5bc4b8 !important;
}

/* ===== SMOOTH REVEAL ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== WHATSAPP ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   ✨ STUNNING CREATIVE EFFECTS — ADVENTURE EDITION ✨
   ============================================================ */

/* ===== AURORA GLOW BACKGROUND FOR HERO ===== */
@keyframes auroraShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  25% {
    background-position: 50% 0%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  75% {
    background-position: 50% 100%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* Aurora glow removed — was causing overlacy stacking with hero-overlay */

/* ===== NEON GLOW CARD BORDERS ===== */
@keyframes neonPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1),
      0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.05),
      inset 0 0 5px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.02);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2),
      0 0 30px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08),
      inset 0 0 10px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.03);
  }
}

.choose-card.premium-hover:hover {
  animation: neonPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25);
}

/* ===== CREATIVE STAGGERED ENTRANCE ===== */
@keyframes swoopIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px) rotateY(-15deg) scale(0.9);
    filter: blur(5px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) rotateY(0deg) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

@keyframes swoopInRight {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px) rotateY(15deg) scale(0.9);
    filter: blur(5px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) rotateY(0deg) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.zigzag-row:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-content {
  animation: swoopIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
}

.zigzag-row:nth-child(even) .zigzag-content {
  animation: swoopInRight 1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) both;
}

/* ===== COUNTRY CARD ADVENTURE ZOOM ===== */
.country-card {
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.country-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.3) 60%,
      rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 100%);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.country-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      transparent 20%,
      rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15) 50%,
      rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9) 100%);
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2);
}

.country-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* ===== SHIMMERING SECTION DIVIDERS ===== */
@keyframes shimmerWave {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: translateX(-10%);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: translateX(10%);
  }
}

.section-divider svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08));
}

.section-divider .shape-fill {
  animation: shimmerWave 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* ===== GLASSMORPHISM TESTIMONIAL CARDS ===== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.04), transparent);
  animation: slideShine 4s ease infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

/* ===== STATS BAR NEON GLOW ===== */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-item {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  animation: iconPop 0.6s ease forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

/* ===== UAE CARDS CREATIVE GLASS ===== */
.uae-card {
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uae-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #5bc4b8, #38a195, transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.uae-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.uae-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-color: rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

/* ===== BLOG CARD CREATIVE EFFECTS ===== */
.blog-card {
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.blog-tag {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.9) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-read-more-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-read-more-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-read-more-btn:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ===== MARQUEE CARD CREATIVITY ===== */
.country-card-mini {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-card-mini::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3), transparent, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.2));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.country-card-mini:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.country-card-mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
}

/* ===== CREATIVE CURSOR TRAILER ===== */
.cursor-trailer {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* ===== ENHANCED WHATSAPP FLOAT ===== */
@keyframes whatsappPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

.whatsapp-float {
  animation: whatsappPulse 2s ease infinite !important;
}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION PARALLAX DEPTH ===== */
.experience-card {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.experience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

/* ===== CREATIVE PARTNERS HOVER ===== */
.p-logo {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
}

.p-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2));
}

/* ===== MEGA DROPDOWN GLASS EFFECT (DESKTOP ONLY) ===== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mega-dropdown {
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06) !important;
    color: #38a195 !important;
    padding-left: 28px;
  }
}

/* ===== MEGA DROPDOWN MOBILE OVERRIDE ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mega-dropdown {
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 25px 12px 35px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15) !important;
    color: #5bc4b8 !important;
    padding-left: 42px !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown a i {
    color: #5bc4b8 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .mega-dropdown .view-more a {
    color: #5bc4b8 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT GRID — MAGIC IMAGE GLOW ===== */
.about-image .image-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 60px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.08) !important;
}

/* ===== SMOOTH PAGE LOAD ===== */
@keyframes pageLoad {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(3px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

body {
  animation: pageLoad 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* ===== CREATIVE SECTION BACKGROUNDS ===== */
.choose-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

/* ===== PROCESS CARDS CREATIVE GLOW ===== */
.choose-card[style*="border-top"] {
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.choose-card[style*="border-top"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ===== ENHANCED SCROLLBAR GLOW ===== */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #5bc4b8, #38a195, #1b3d54) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
}

/* ===== LINK UNDERLINE MAGIC ===== */
.nav-menu>a::after,
.nav-dropdown>.nav-drop-trigger::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a195, #5bc4b8) !important;
  border-radius: 3px;
  height: 3px;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE PREMIUM EFFECTS ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-stat-card {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .btn-premium-gold,
  .btn-white-glass {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  }

  .zigzag-content {
    padding: 35px !important;
  }

  .choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   DESKTOP HERO TEXT FIX — Strictly min-width:992px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /* Bigger, bolder heading */
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow:
      0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  /* Gradient span — stronger visibility */
  .hero-content h1 .text-gradient-gold {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 18px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.55));
  }

  /* Tagline — increase size & add shadow for readability */
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  .tagline-cycle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    min-width: 200px;
    text-shadow:
      0 2px 15px rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.5),
      0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  /* Paragraph — constrain width, add shadow */
  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  }

  /* Badge — refined */
  .hero-content .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  /* Buttons — proper spacing */
  .hero-btns {
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  /* Stat cards — better contrast */
  .hero-stat-card {
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.55);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .hero-stat-card strong {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.45);
  }

  /* Clean desktop overlay — single layer, no stacking */
  .hero-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.2) 50%,
        rgba(15, 37, 53, 0.8) 100%);
  }
}

/* ===== BRANCH CONTACT CARDS ===== */
.branch-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.branch-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.1);
}

.branch-header {
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.03) 0%, rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.03) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.branch-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: #38a195;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.branch-title-group h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.branch-title-group span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.branch-body {
    padding: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.branch-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.branch-info-item i {
    color: #38a195;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.branch-info-item p, 
.branch-info-item a {
    color: #55606e;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.branch-info-item a:hover {
    color: #38a195;
}

.branch-map-container {
    height: 250px;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.branch-map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}

.branch-cta {
    padding: 20px 30px;
    background: #f8fafb;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.branch-cta .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .branch-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .branch-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}