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Egypt welcomes 27 percent more tourists in four months, says vice minister for tourism

Inbound visitors from Arab countries rise by 54 percent in 2024

ATM 2024: Tourism set to account for 12 percent of UAE’s GDP in 2024

Balance between collaboration and competition among GCC destinations promotes tourism growth

Ajman tourism sector posts 7 percent surge in revenue, 9 percent growth in visitor numbers

The average duration of hotel stays also showed a positive trend, with a 5 percent increase

Four Seasons’ people and culture of service are drivers of hospitality group’s success

Innovative offers – from jet to yacht experience – continue to excite guests from around the world

The Middle East: Rise of a tourism powerhouse

Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging hotspots like Riyadh and Ras Al Khaimah, saw significant tourist inflows in 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Bapco Energies partner for wind projects in Bahrain

The joint venture aims to develop wind projects in Bahrain with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts

GCC states have succeeded in making economies more integrated: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubeir at WEF meeting

Al-Jubeir noted the increase in new startups that Saudi youth have founded, and their contributions to the job market

GCC oil firms need $15-25 billion in low-carbon investments by 2026: S&P report

In light of COP28, several national oil companies in the region updated their sustainability strategies

IMF projects MENA region’s GDP to grow 2.7 percent in 2024

The IMF expects growth to strengthen by 4.2 percent in 2025

Global Ventures’ Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi on key sectors shaping UAE’s economy

Sectors such as finance, property development and tourism continue to drive the UAE's non-oil economy

Kuwait International Airport witnesses over 1.06 million travelers

During March, a total of 9,950 flights operated to and from Kuwait's airport

Kuwait to modernize, enhance renewable energy efficiency for a zero-carbon future

Dr. Al-Otaibi highlighted Kuwait's endeavors to raise renewable energy production from 15 to 30 percent by 2030