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Saudi Arabia drives Mideast tourism growth with $178bn contribution: WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong Travel & Tourism growth with the sector expanding by 5.3% in 2025 outpacing the global average of 4.1% and...

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Oman issues new Executive Regulation for Tourism Law

Oman s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the Executive Regulation of the Tourism Law as part of its efforts to regulate tourism activities enhance governance and improve the efficiency of Oman...

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February sees 20pc surge in Mena business travel: Tumodo

Tumodo a UAE-based online business travel platform tracks corporate travel demand pricing and destination trends across the Mena region in Q1 2026. The quarter began at levels similar to December 2025...

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Saudi Arabia joins Beijing Convention to boost aviation security

Saudi Arabia has joined the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation (Beijing Convention 2010) affiliated with the International Civil Aviation Organisation...

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Visit Oman marks five years of digital growth

The National Travel Operator Visit Oman a subsidiary of OMRAN Group marks its five-year anniversary showcasing its role in transforming Oman s tourism sector through digital innovation and global connectivity....

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Air Arabia expands Jordan operations with new airport addition

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi the capital s first budget carrier announced the launch of its new non-stop service to Amman City Airport (ADJ) in Jordan. The new route will commence on May 1 2026 with three weekly...

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Qatar Airways resumes daily services to UAE, Syria

Qatar Airways announced the resumption of flight operations between Doha and key destinations across the Middle East reinstating daily services to the UAE and Syria. Starting April 23 2026 Qatar Airways...

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Etihad strengthens US network as Chicago goes double daily

Etihad Airways the national airline of the UAE is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network increasing capacity and connectivity across key...

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Al-Urumah Season emerges as eco-tourism leader with over 1.7m visitors

Al-Urumah Season has cemented its standing as one of Saudi Arabia s most prominent eco-tourism destinations with visitor numbers exceeding 1.7 million since its launch. This reflects the growing demand...

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Emirates installs its first Starlink Wi-Fi system on Airbus A380

Emirates has completed the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its A380 aircraft. The A380 was among the earliest commercial planes to offer onboard internet though initial systems...

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flynas plans to transport 147,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2026

flynas a low-cost airline in the Middle East announced the start of its operational plan to transport more than 147 000 pilgrims from 18 countries during this year s Hajj season 1447H (2026) leveraging...

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Jabal Omar wins licence to operate new Rotana hotel property in Oman

Saudi-based Jabal Omar Development Company has announced that it has won the licence from the kingdom s Ministry of Tourism to operate the third and final tower of Rotana Hotel which is part of Phase Four...

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SalamAir launches all-year Omani fare between Muscat, Salalah

SalamAir Oman s low-cost carrier has announced year-round fixed fares for Omani nationals traveling between Muscat and Salalah starting from OMR 9.99 ( 26) one-way Lite fare making it easier for customers...

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Oman Air boosts economy baggage allowance on select routes

Oman Air has introduced a series of updates to its Economy Class fare bundles most recently increasing check-in baggage allowance by up to 20kg on selected routes. Passengers travelling to the Indian Subcontinent...

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Aquarabia, Saudi Arabia’s first water theme park, opens in Qiddiya City

Aquarabia Saudi Arabia s first and largest water theme park opened to fun-seekers in Qiddiya City on Thursday (April 23). This massive new park offers more than 20 rides including 4 world-record-breaking...

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UAE joins AI-powered drug race with first locally discovered drug candidate

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the country s first fully AI-discovered and developed drug candidate by a research team at Insilico Medicine. The achievement ushers in a significant...

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