Tourism

Dubai named second leading gastronomy capital globally with 1,200 new restaurant licenses issued in 2024

The accommodation and food service sector accounted for a total 3.4 percent share of Dubai’s overall GDP

Business travel in MENA set to soar to $270.8 billion by 2030: Report

Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024

Etihad Airways launches five weekly flights to Peshawar, Pakistan

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

UAE hotel revenues grow to $12.25 billion in 2024 as occupancy rate hits 78 percent

The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251

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

Saudi travel surplus hits record $13.3 billion in 2024, marking 7.8 percent yearly growth

Surge was fueled by a 13.8 percent increase in inbound visitor spending compared to 2023 

Dubai World Trade Centre: Your guide to April 2025’s must-attend events

Events highlight Dubai's crucial position as a global hub for knowledge exchange, innovation, and economic opportunity

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

Vision 2030 to continue driving Saudi Arabia’s real estate growth in 2025: Report

2024 was an exceptional year for Riyadh’s office sector amid robust demand and limited supply

Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Dubai: Best places to watch fireworks, concerts and performances

Dubai is holding a festive program of events and experiences running from March 25 to April 6 this year