Tourism

UAE GDP to grow to 3.3 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: World Bank

World Bank expects the UAE's inflation to reach 2.2 percent this year and decline to approximately 2.1 percent through 2025-2026

Abu Dhabi to become world’s second Sphere location after Las Vegas

Las Vegas Sphere welcomed more than 24 million visitors in 2023

Etihad Airways flies 1.6 million travelers in September as it serves more destinations

Year-to-date, Etihad Airways has welcomed 13.6 million travelers, marking a 35 percent increase from the previous year

Gitex Global 2024: Sharjah showcases AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity, tourism, sustainability

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority introduces the 'Smart Assistant for Sustainable Tourism'

Yas Island’s business venues to be showcased in metaverse through Miral and e& enterprise partnership

The project will showcase attractions like theme parks, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment

Emirates invests $48 million in advanced training systems for 3 full flight simulators

Emirates has 65 A350s and 205 777Xs on order, supporting its growth and enhancing route flexibility

Etihad Airways boosts flights to Jaipur to 10 a week on surging demand

Etihad will operate the Jaipur flights using aircraft from the Airbus A320 family

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to present innovative initiatives at GITEX Global, Expand North Star

At the event, DBLC will launch solutions to enhance the investor experience and improve business operations in Dubai

Cruise Saudi to develop exclusive private Red Sea island for cruise ship tourism

During the initial phase, the island will have the capacity to host up to 2,000 guests

Saudi Arabia-Egypt trade exchange surges 41 percent to $8 billion in H1 2024

Egyptian investments in Saudi Arabia amounted to around $4 billion, involving more than 3,000 companies

ADNEC Group’s Tourism 365 launches first charter flight from Uzbekistan to Al Ain

This initiative is part of Tourism 365's partnership with EasyBooking to boost tourism and enhance connectivity 

UAE-Jordan CEPA to expand bilateral investment flows currently at over $22.5 billion

In 2023, non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $4.1 billion, a 46.1 percent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels