Tourism

Red Sea Global launches Saudi Arabia’s second water aerodrome at Shebara resort

Last year, Red Sea Global secured the first operating license for a water aerodrome in Saudi Arabia at Ummahat Island

Passenger traffic at Oman’s airports rises 9.2 percent to 8.5 million in July

Number of passengers traveling through Oman's Muscat International Airport reached 7,571,148 by the end of July 2024

Saudi Arabia’s flynas expands UAE network with 8 new routes starting September 1

Expansion makes flynas the only Saudi airline serving the major four airports in the UAE with more than 20 daily flights

2.7 million tax free tags issued in UAE’s digital VAT refund system for tourists in H1 2024

UAE's digital VAT refund system processed 19.67 million transactions during this period

Nakheel awards $220.54 million contract for marine works at Palm Jebel Ali to Jan De Nul Dredging

Jan De Nul Dredging is expected complete the entire scope of marine works at Palm Jebel Ali in just over two years

UAE carriers boost global reach to 606 destinations, targeting 140 million passengers

This represents a 3.4 percent increase from the 586 destinations served at the end of 2023

Tourism surge, evolving preferences raise demand for short-term rentals in Dubai by 30 percent

Business Bay, Arjan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and DAMAC Hills are particularly popular for short-term stays

Egypt targets over 15 million tourist arrivals in 2024, earnings to exceed $14 billion

The number of tourist arrivals to Egypt during the first half of 2024 reached a record high of 7.069 million

Dubai’s DXB to serve 3.43 million passengers between August 21 and September 2

The airport forecasts September 1 to be the peak day, accommodating 291,000 passengers

UAE travel: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes 3 new IndiGo routes to India

The expansion boosts Abu Dhabi-India connectivity, bringing the total number of IndiGo-operated routes to 13

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport sets new record high in July with 4.73 million passengers

The airport set a previous record for the busiest month in January 2024, when it served 4.5 million passengers