/* ===== GOOGLE FONTS ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ===== 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);
}

/* ===== 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: 60px;
  /* Fixed height for consistency */
}

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

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.nav-logo img.logo-img {
  height: 55px;
  width: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* 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);
}

.nav-drop-trigger i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width: 280px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 15px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 100;
}

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

.mega-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mega-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mega-dropdown a i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  width: 18px;
}

.mega-dropdown .view-more {
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.mega-dropdown .view-more a {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Nav Actions & Toggle */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !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);
}

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

.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

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

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

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(18, 42, 58, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.78) 25%,
      rgba(45, 99, 132, 0.55) 50%,
      rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.25) 70%,
      rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.hero-content .hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards 0.2s;
}

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

.hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards 0.4s;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.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);
}

/* Floating shapes */
.hero-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.06;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(1) {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.3));
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  animation: float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(2) {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.2));
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(3) {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  top: 40%;
  right: 15%;
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(4) {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91, 196, 184, 0.4), transparent);
  top: 20%;
  left: 10%;
  animation: float 9s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.hero-shape:nth-child(5) {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(176, 141, 87, 0.3), transparent);
  bottom: 25%;
  right: 30%;
  animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}

/* ===== MARQUEE TICKER (CARD STYLE) ===== */
.marquee-section {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.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: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-image .image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.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;
}

/* Service Colors */
.bg-study {
  background-color: #FFC107;
  color: #333;
}

/* Yellow - Dark Text */
.bg-work {
  background-color: #009688;
}

/* Teal */
.bg-tourist {
  background-color: #673AB7;
}

/* Deep Purple */
.bg-pr {
  background-color: #C2185B;
}

/* Magenta */
.bg-business {
  background-color: #3F51B5;
}

/* Indigo */
.bg-family {
  background-color: #FF5722;
}

/* Deep Orange */

/* Content Styling */
.zigzag-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.zigzag-content .subtitle {
  font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Distinct Text Colors for Yellow Background */
.bg-study h3,
.bg-study .subtitle,
.bg-study p {
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.bg-study .btn-custom {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  color: #FFC107;
}

.zigzag-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.btn-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-custom:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zigzag-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    /* Stack vertically on mobile */
  }

  .zigzag-content {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    /* Further reduced for mobile */
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .zigzag-image {
    min-height: 200px;
    /* Reduced from 250px */
  }

  .zigzag-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ===== 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;
}

/* ===== COUNTRIES GRID ===== */
.countries-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.country-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

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

.country-card .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.85) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 18px;
}

.country-card .overlay h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== 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 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--royal) 100%);
  padding: 180px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 161, 149, 0.06);
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.page-header h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ===== 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;
}

/* ===== UAE SPECIALIZED SECTION ===== */
.uae-special-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.92), rgba(27, 61, 84, 0.92)), url('../images/countries/uae.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--white);
}

.uae-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

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

.uae-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.uae-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.uae-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

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

.uae-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.uae-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.uae-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

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

@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;
  }
}