Dubai’s first air taxi station defines the future of urban mobility
The unveiling of Dubai’s first purpose-built air taxi station near DXB marks more than an infrastructure milestone, but it shows the beginning of a transformative...
Category : Middle East and GCC
A SAR82.7 billion start for Saudi tourism in Q1 2026
by Newsroom
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has kicked off 2026 with powerful momentum, recording 37.2 million domestic and international visitors in the first quarter alone. The figures...
Fact Sheet: Qiddiya City
by Newsroom
Qiddiya City is a major new destination under development near Riyadh, designed around entertainment, sports and culture. Positioned as the world’s first city built for...
Aquarabia Qiddiya City to make its splash on 23 April 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s entertainment landscape is gearing up for a major addition as Aquarabia at Qiddiya City moves from soft launch into full operation. The preview...
Dubai’s AED1 billion lifeline for travel businesses
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Dubai has rolled out a sweeping new economic support package worth approximately $272 million (AED 1 billion), signalling a strong commitment to stabilising key sectors,...
The Middle East double down on domestic demand
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The Middle East’s travel and hospitality sector is undergoing a more nuanced and regionally significant shift. Ongoing airspace disruptions, fluctuating flight schedules, and softer inbound...
The $600m daily cost for Middle East tourism
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The escalating conflict involving Iran has delivered a sudden shock to travel across the Middle East, disrupting flights, weakening traveller confidence and threatening billions in...
UAE Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends & Leave Planner
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Planning your 2026 UAE holiday schedule? This guide gives you an up‑to‑date overview of public holidays in the UAE 2026, including Eid holidays in the...
When in Abu Dhabi: 7 must-dos for a romantic stopover
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You and significant other have a stopover in Abu Dhabi, and you want the 24-hours to be meaningful, memorable and most importantly, romantic. But you’re...
Oman’s tourism triumph
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Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism confirmed during its annual media briefing held in Muscat that the Sultanate’s tourism sector continues to deliver rapid growth...