Aviation

Hospitality and tourism in the Middle East: Unstoppable moving forward

The region recorded the strongest relative increase in international arrivals in 2023, with visitor numbers reaching 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways boosts fleet with sixth A350 delivery

A350 stands out with 25 percent lower CO2 emissions and 50 percent smaller noise footprint

Etihad Cargo raises capacity by 18 percent to support strong Greater China demand

Etihad Cargo has added three additional weekly freighter flights to Shenzhen and two additional weekly flights to London

Etihad Airways carries 5 million passengers in Q1 2025 as global network continues expansion

In the 12 months to March, the airline welcomed almost 20 million passengers

World’s top 20 airports for 2025 revealed, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport leads region

Hamad International Airport also won World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East in 2025

Etihad Airways launches five weekly flights to Peshawar, Pakistan

Peshawar joins Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore as Etihad’s fourth nonstop route to Pakistan

Riyadh Air to launch commercial flights this year after securing operational license

Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft

Middle Eastern airlines see 3.1 percent increase in passenger demand in February: Report

International passenger demand rose 5.6 percent in February while domestic demand fell 1.9 percent

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut starting April 1

Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways

DXB expected to welcome over 3.6 million guests during Eid al-Fitr 2025

The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, April 5, when 309,000 guests are expected

Sharjah Airport to welcome over 500,000 passengers during Eid Al-Fitr 2025

The airport is set to operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6th