The new airline will begin operations “very fast,” the executive said
Travel & Hospitality
Ras Al Khaimah announces air taxis will take off in 2027
Air taxis will transport tourists to major Ras Al Khaimah attractions in record time from 2027 onwards
flydubai unveils 10 seasonal destinations for summer
Destinations include Mykonos, Santorini, Dubronovik and more
Riyadh Air, Saudi Tourism Authority announce partnership to enhance traveller experience
Riyadh Air intends to have operated to over 100 countries by 2030 and this partnership seeks to achieve collaboration towards several initiatives to enhance tourist experience and services
UAE expects tourism sector to contribute over $64bn to GDP this year, says economy minister Al Marri
UAE tourism jobs are projected to rise to 833,000 in 2024
Jumeirah unveils new brand identity
The new logo and branding was unveiled on the backdrop of the group’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel
Hyatt announces two new Saudi hotels in Madinah
Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC will add 576 keys to the group’s portfolio
Germany records increase in GCC travellers by 15% in 2023
The GCC region ranked among the top three markets for arrivals, after US and China
Abu Dhabi tourism: Miral announces record visitors to Yas Island and Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi’s Miral welcomed record number of tourists to Yas and Saadiyat Islands in 2023
Schengen-style unified GCC tourist visa ‘in place by end of 2024’ says official, plan allows travellers to spend over 30 days in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Unified GCC tourist visas could be available by the end of this year according to officials speaking at Arabian Travel Market
Red Sea Global announces Shura Links golf club to open in 2025
Red Sea Global Shura Links course features clubhouse designed by Foster and Partners
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya announces Aquarabia: Largest waterpark in Middle East to open in 2025 with record-breaking slides and rides
Aquarabia in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia will have 28 rides and attractions, including record-breaking waterslides
Flydubai announces multi-million retrofit project to upgrade cabin interiors
The new aircrafts will feature upgraded seats, inflight entertainment and more – set to be introduced by the end of summer
EXCLUSIVE: RAK’s Wynn Resorts to launch gaming on opening
Wynn Al Marjan, a $3.9bn beachfront resort in Ras Al Khaimah, will become UAE’s first integrated gaming resort, offering a diverse range of attractions and incorporating natural elements into its design
Dubai records 5.18m international visitors in three months
The highest number of overnight tourists came from the Western Europe region, accounting for 22 percent of the total growth
UAE: Anantara announces new Sharjah resort, branded residences
The Anantara resort and residences are slated to open in late 2027
RAK economy ‘extremely healthy’ for investors, RAKTDA boss says at ATM 2024
Ras Al Khaimah is developing tourism rapidly, aiming to triple visitor numbers by the decade’s end through major projects and growing interest from China, India and the MENA region