Tourism

Saudi Arabia launches beta version of virtual travel companion Sara AI

Sara sets a new benchmark as the first digital human travel companion developed for a national tourism board

flydubai, Batik Air enter strategic interline agreement to expand network with over 40 destinations

Batik Air passengers will have the opportunity to travel to 38 destinations on flydubai’s growing network

Emirates to showcase iconic retrofitted Airbus A380 at Bahrain International Airshow

Emirates is the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator and is currently undertaking the industry's largest known in-house $4 billion retrofit program

September 2024 passenger demand soars with 7.1 percent growth in RPKs: IATA

In terms of total capacity, evaluated through available seat kilometers (ASK), there was a year-on-year increase of 5.8 percent 

Qatar welcomes 4 million visitors by October 2024, 41.8 percent from GCC

This indicates a 26 percent rise in international visitors compared to the same timeframe in 2023 

Saudi flynas reinforces European Network during World Travel Market 2024 in London

Throughout its booth, flynas demonstrated its latest products, offerings, Umrah and travel packages

Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Yanbu flights, bringing UAE-Saudi routes to 12

The new route underscores carrier’s swift growth throughout the Kingdom as tourism and business travel climb 

Emirates boosts U.K. network, returns to Edinburgh with daily service

Emirates serves the U.K. with 133 weekly flights across eight gateways including London Heathrow and London Gatwick

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 returns to Paris

Together, the A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will offer nearly 5,000 seats weekly, significantly boosting connectivity between the two capitals

Resorts World One celebrates maiden trip from Dubai

Resorts World One will provide exciting new vacation destinations including Sir Bani Yas, Doha and Muscat-Khasab

UAE joins U.S. Global Entry program to facilitate travel for Emiratis

Addition makes the UAE one of 23 partner countries to allow its citizens to apply for Global Entry membership

Sheikh Zayed Festival commences tomorrow: 120 days of diverse activities and events in Abu Dhabi

On the first day, the public will enjoy an extensive lineup of interactive and unique entertainment, including an opening parade