Tourism

MENA business travel to grow 6.1 percent in 2025, market to hit $270.8 billion by 2030

April and May were the busiest months in the first half of the year, largely due to the return of business travel after Ramadan

How Saudi Arabia accelerated Vision 2030 in 2025: Major projects, global forums, and FIFA World Cup 2034 hosting win

The Kingdom is diversifying its economy with strategic investments in tourism, entertainment, and technology sectors 

DXB to serve over 3.4 million guests in 13 days as summer surge kicks off

Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000, with the busiest day on July 5 for both departures and transfer traffic

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE among top 7 global destinations in international tourist spending

International tourist spending in the UAE is set to reach a record AED228.5 billion in 2025

Sharjah authorities strengthen ties to boost trade and tourism growth

Sharjah has experienced significant growth in business establishment and sustainability over the years

Etihad, Air Europa strengthen ties with new Boeing 787-9 service from Abu Dhabi to Madrid

Air Europa's inaugural wet-lease flight marks its first operation from the Middle East to Spain 

How fiscal policy, increased public spending are shaping GCC economic resilience in 2025

Total public spending in GCC countries is projected to reach $542.1 billion in 2025 

Dubai welcomes 8.68 million tourists in first five months of 2025

The city welcomed 1.53 million international visitors in May alone

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Streamlining procedures eliminates re-screening, reducing wait times and optimizing airline scheduling efficiency 

Saudi Arabia welcomes 116 million tourists in 2024, achieves $75.7 billion in tourism spending

Inbound tourism spending totaled SAR168.5 billion, up 19 percent from the previous year

Saudi Arabia launches massive summer 2025 tourism campaign to attract global visitors

Saudi Arabia's “Color Your Summer” invites visitors to explore six key destinations that offer a seamless blend of nature, adventure, and culture