Tourism

The Chedi Hegra hotel opens Its doors in AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Chedi Hegra features 35 thoughtfully restored rooms, suites and villas, offering stunning views of the surrounding desert

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport named world’s most beautiful

In just one year of operation, Zayed International Airport claimed the top spot in this highly coveted category

Most popular destinations to visit in Saudi Arabia this winter

Tabuk, Riyadh, Abha and Al Ula are among the most popular destinations for Saudis seeking winter escapes

UAE National Day: Nation celebrates key economic achievements, milestones in 2024

Achievements underscore the effectiveness of the UAE’s initiatives and strategies across key sectors

Dubai Holding’s Jumeirah expands into Africa with exclusive island, private safari reserve

Jumeirah Thanda Island and Jumeirah Thanda Safari will open for bookings starting December 2024

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

UAE National Day: Popular travel destinations for the long weekend

Mumbai and Kochi topped the list this year for their vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and convenient travel times

UAE National Day: Emirates honors Eid Al Etihad with an array of celebrations

Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat

Saudi Arabia sees 27 percent surge in incoming tourists over 9 months, says tourism minister 

By the end of 2023, tourism contributed 5 percent to GDP, with a goal of reaching 10 percent by 2030

Saudi Arabia attracts 2.5 million tourists to 80 global sporting events

Vision 2030 seeks to increase the sporting sector’s contribution to the Kingdom's GDP to $4.8 billion by 2030

Saudi economy grows 64 percent to $1.09 trillion in nominal GDP from 2016 to 2023, says Finance Minister

Al-Jadaan projected a 4.6 percent growth rate for non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia in 2025 

AROYA Cruises redefines luxury travel in Saudi Arabia with inaugural voyage on December 16

It features 1678 cabins, 20 entertainment outlets, 29 restaurants and bars, and the highest shopping mall coverage of any cruise line in the world 

UAE’s non-oil economy to grow 4.7 percent in 2024, says UBS

The UAE's real estate sector is expanding, with residential sales up by 60 percent and mortgage applications increasing

flydubai launches daily flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein for summer 2025

With the addition of its summer operations to Al Alamein, flydubai grows its network in Egypt to three destinations including Alexandria and Cairo

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Bahrain on Tuesday

Non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $7.5 billion in 2023

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa with front-row views, entertainment and fireworks

Burj Park is among the most ideal locations for guests looking to enjoy the iconic Burj Khalifa light, music, and fireworks show

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

S&P upgrades Ras Al Khaimah’s economy to ‘A/A-1’ with stable outlook

Ras Al Khaimah's real GDP growth will average about 4 percent over 2024-2027 on ongoing tourism and infrastructure projects

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector to create 450,000 jobs by 2030: Report

The sector reported several record highs in the last five years, including attracting over SAR1 billion in total revenues and over 75 million event attendees

Ras Al Khaimah real estate: 40 percent of residential units to be branded by 2029

Majority of branded residences entering the Ras Al Khaimah market are affiliated with hotel brands, which is the most prevalent model

Emirates adds fifth weekly flight to Madagascar and Seychelles to meet seasonal demand, enhance traveler flexibility

The extra weekly flight, operating as EK707 and EK708, will feature a 3-class configuration

Future Fund Oman launches investment projects worth over $2 billion

The projects span 10 key sectors, including technology, manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy and electric vehicles