Tourism

Sheikh Zayed Festival commences tomorrow: 120 days of diverse activities and events in Abu Dhabi

On the first day, the public will enjoy an extensive lineup of interactive and unique entertainment, including an opening parade

Emirates ramps up Africa network with more flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg

Emirates will increase frequency in Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1, 2025

Amazon, Emirates, GEMS, Careem join Dubai’s Gig Economy Sandbox initiative

Sandbox Dubai is an innovative platform that seeks to enhance Dubai’s legislative and regulatory environment in line with future needs

Etihad Airways, Vietnam Airlines explore greater cooperation through codeshare

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have an existing interline agreement, allowing passengers to seamlessly transfer between flights

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to introduce new direct flights to Russia’s Yekaterinburg starting December 27

This new non-stop service will run twice weekly, offering convenient access between Zayed International Airport and Koltsovo International Airport

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

Emirates strengthens connectivity, expands travel options through new MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet

The MoUs were formalized during the Vietnam - UAE Business Forum, which took place recently at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah 

Emirates resumes daily service to Australia’s Adelaide with Boeing 777-200LR

This renewed service provides travelers with more than 4,200 seats weekly, linking Dubai with the capital of South Australia 

Red Sea Global’s latest luxury resort Shebara to welcome first guests starting November 2024

Shebara’s 73 overwater and beachfront villas shimmer in the bright sunshine, offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience

Etihad Airways expands North America network with daily flights to Toronto, Boston

Airline now flies 42 times a week to North America: twice daily to New York JFK, and daily to Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and Washington DC

UAE seeks stronger ties with G20 nations as bilateral trade exceeds $196 billion

UAE-Global Business Forum underlined the UAE’s role as a global trade and investment hub

Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia launch daily flights to Maldives, boosting tourism and connectivity

Air Arabia will provide daily flights between Sharjah Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft

NEOM opens Sindalah: A new luxury travel destination in the Red Sea

Set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028, the unique island will generate around 3,500 jobs

Dubai reveals #ZayedAndRashid campaign: A celebration of national unity, cultural heritage across emirates

The campaign coincides with UAE Flag Day and 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations

flydubai announces new service from Dubai to Bhairahawa in Nepal starting November 10

This service will depart daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), providing travelers with a convenient route to a new entry point into Nepal

Dubai Festival of Lights: Celebrate Diwali with fireworks displays, musical tributes and theatre productions starting October 25

This year, visitors can watch the festival of lights' fireworks displays at two of Dubai's destinations

Ajman Tourism to establish key partnerships with China, raise international visitor numbers

China positioned itself as one of the top 10 source markets for Ajman this year

Sheikh Hamdan approves master plan for Saih Al Salam Scenic Route, rural development projects

Dubai's rural areas and countryside development portfolio includes 37 projects and initiatives, with a cost of around $106.18 million

Emirates optimizes commercial portfolios to position for global growth

Emirates recently announced new appointments in its commercial team for key markets in the Middle East and Africa

Etihad Airways enhances European connectivity: Daily services to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen start in 2025

The Düsseldorf route will experience a significant boost as it transitions from its current schedule to daily service

DET x Amazon Accelerator to help unlock SMEs’ growth potential: Ronaldo Mouchawar

Digital upskilling, tailored expertise and a global platform will help SMEs faster climb the ladder to success

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