Tourism

Qatar Airways to open its first premium lounge in U.S. at JFK’s New Terminal One

The new lounge at JFK will feature exclusive amenities for Qatar Airways Business Class travelers 

Riyadh Air partners with SATS Saudi Arabia to achieve Vision 2030’s 4.5 million tons cargo goal at key airports

SATS will manage dedicated cargo services at Riyadh's advanced airfreight terminal and global network

A personal palace overlooking Lisbon: Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina

Perched above the capital city, Verride Palácio blends aristocratic charm with modern luxury — an intimate, 18-room sanctuary where heritage, elegance, and exclusivity effortlessly meet

Sphere Abu Dhabi’s pre-construction phase nears completion, says CEO

Sphere Entertainment's revenues increased $4.8 million, primarily due to the impact of revenues related to bringing the world’s second Sphere to Abu Dhabi

UAE citizens can now renew passports one year before expiry date, says ICP

The authority will make the service available to citizens starting Monday, August 18, 2025, through its smart services system

UAE airports welcome 75.4 million passengers in H1 2025, up 5 percent

January recorded the highest number of passengers, exceeding 13.7 million travelers

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 2 million in July 2025

Airline's rolling 12-month total has surpassed 20 million for the first time in history

Abu Dhabi real estate: 33,000 new residential units expected as apartment prices rise 1.7 percent in Q2 2025

Office asking rents in Abu Dhabi increased by 28.3 percent annually, reflecting strong demand in central districts

Dubai real estate market hits record high in Q2 2025 with 37,000 off-plan transactions

Apartment prices rose by 19.1 percent year-on-year, while villa prices increased by 28.7 percent

Kuwait: New four-tier visa system to support travelers of varying nationalities and purposes

The streamlined process allows online applications and quick approvals, boosting accessibility for all visitors

Smiles, Etihad Airways team up for new loyalty points integration

Through the partnership, customers can now link their Smiles and Etihad Guest accounts to instantly convert points and miles between the two programs

Emirates implements new safety regulations for power bank use onboard

Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions, but the power banks may not be used while in the aircraft cabin