Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways soars with $232 million profit in H1 2024, up 48 percent YoY

Total revenue increased 21 percent to $3.2 billion, from $2.6 billion in H1 2023

UAE’s flydubai adds Basel to its expansive 29-destination European network

The carrier’s European network already includes Budapest, Catania, Krakow, Milan-Bergamo, Prague, Salzburg, and Zagreb

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches world’s first Ferrari Esports Arena in Yas Island

The arena features 20 Grand Turismo simulators of which 17 are adult seats and three are for younger guests

Top trending travel destinations on TikTok in 2024

Dubai is the most popular city on TikTok, with over 29.7 million posts

8.6 million GCC tourists in Saudi Arabia spend over $4 billion in 2023

The total number of inbound tourists reached 27.4 million tourists in 2023, setting a new record high for Saudi Arabia

Qatar’s tourism sector booms with visitor numbers up 28 percent in H1 2024

Qatar’s travel and tourism sector is set to contribute $25 billion to the country’s economy this year

Dubai Airports enhances travel experience with new baggage facility at Terminal 2

New facility seamlessly and securely connects publicly accessible areas with the terminal's secured areas

Türkiye welcomes 26.1 million visitors in H1 2024, tourism revenues hit $23.7 billion

Türkiye reaffirms commitment to its year-end target of 60 million visitors and $60 billion in revenues

UAE, Chile CEPA to boost non-oil bilateral trade to $750 million by 2030

Deal will also likely boost the value of UAE exports by $247 million by 2030, according to official UAE estimates

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM awarded $27.7 million cement supply deal with Al Jouf, Webuild

The contract duration is 41 months from the date of signing and is subject to increased quantities

UAE’s Air Arabia to connect Sharjah and Maldives with daily non-stop flights

The new route offers travelers more convenient and affordable ways to explore a popular South Asian destination

Qatar Airways unveils Qsuite Next Gen, to be featured on aircraft by 2025

Qsuite Next Gen now features a movable 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens, a first for any airline in the world

New luxury resort slated to debut in Saudi giga-project NEOM

The resort will include a long, bridge-like structure that spans 450 meters and is suspended 40 meters above a lagoon

Abu Dhabi Airports launches smart travel project: Time to serve passengers down to 7 seconds

Traveler registration service automation to eliminate the need for travel documents or direct interaction with airport staff

Indian travelers may soon make UPI payments in Qatar

New partnership will let Indian tourists use their preferred payment methods at retail, attractions, leisure, duty-free, and hotels

Dubai International Airport ranks 2nd busiest in the world: Report

DXB is still the leading airport for international travel

Sharjah Airport reports 8.3 million passengers in H1 2024, achieving 12.4 percent growth

The airport saw a 12.2 percent growth in aviation movements, totaling 52,702 flight operations

Dubai launches summer destinations guide with beaches, waterparks and indoor activities

Guide highlights the city's diverse range of experiences that cater to the tastes and interests of people of all ages and nationalities

Top summer 2024 travel destinations for UAE residents revealed

Data showed a significant uptick in both domestic and international travel

UAE’s Air Arabia expands Europe footprint with new Sharjah-Vienna route

The new service will commence operations on December 20, 2024, with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights