Europe

Visa-free travel to Sri Lanka: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 33 other countries granted access

Saudi Arabia ranked third as a potential market for Sri Lankan tourism in June 2024

Abu Dhabi Chamber sees 23.8 percent year-on-year growth in certificates of origin

This growth underscores the chamber's efforts to boost trade opportunities and enhance the UAE's international trade footprint

Dubai welcomes over 691,000 health tourists, generating $280.42 million in spending

The emirate's indirect revenue from health tourism reached AED2.3 billion in 2023

Container volumes fuel $9.33 billion revenue for DP World in H1 2024

The port operator invested $994 million in capital expenditures during the period

Abu Dhabi’s ADX, Armenia Securities Exchange partner to promote market development, innovation

Agreement to pave the way for the inclusion of the Armenia Securities Exchange as a member of the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777s to Zurich, Riyadh starting October 1

So far, 25 aircraft have been retrofitted, with 17 more to undergo the upgrade by December 2024

UAE’s flydubai adds Basel to its expansive 29-destination European network

The carrier’s European network already includes Budapest, Catania, Krakow, Milan-Bergamo, Prague, Salzburg, and Zagreb

Top trending travel destinations on TikTok in 2024

Dubai is the most popular city on TikTok, with over 29.7 million posts

Oil prices decline to near 8-month low as U.S. recession concerns outweigh Middle East tensions

Both Brent and WTI declined more than 3 percent to their lowest since January on Friday following a volatile week