Tourism

How is the GCC region driving tourism growth? Mega-projects, coastal developments and unified visa in focus

In 2024, the projected revenue for the GCC region's travel market is estimated to be $8.08 billion

flynas to launch three direct flights between Madinah and Cairo’s Sphinx airport

flynas connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights from five Saudi cities

Etihad Airways passenger traffic surges 34 percent to 15 million by October 2024

The airline's rolling 12-month passenger total stands at 17.8 million, a 73 percent increase on the figure for the whole of 2022

Sharjah Events Festival: Four days of interactive activities, performances and shows

Popular festival offers an exciting experience blending fun activities with knowledge over four days

DXB welcomes 68.6 million travelers in nine months, up 6.3 percent over last year

In Q3, over 111,300 flights were managed, totaling 327,700 flight movements for the first nine months

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport gets new US customs pre-clearance facility

All Etihad Airways flights to the United States will pre-clear US immigration in Abu Dhabi, arriving stateside as domestic flights

7 ways Emirates and flydubai’s partnership has reshaped the skies in 7 years

By joining forces, Emirates and flydubai offer customers access to a network of more than 225 unique destinations in more than 100 countries

How are UAE, Saudi Arabia leading way in sustainable tourism?

Despite the clear benefits of sustainable tourism, several challenges and barriers hinder its implementation 

Etihad Airways profit surges 66 percent to $368 million in first 9 months of 2024

Etihad Airways carried almost 14 million passengers during the first nine months of the year, a 35 percent increase year-on-year

flydubai showcases latest retrofitted Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Bahrain International Airshow

Carrier currently operates 31 weekly flights between Dubai and Bahrain and continues to see strong demand on the route

Dubai Shopping Festival: 38 days of fireworks, entertainment, drone shows and mega prizes

Visitors can enjoy Dubai Shopping Festival's offerings this year from December 6, 2024, to January 12, 2025