Tourism

Sharjah Airport welcomes over 4.5 million visitors in Q1 2025, up 8 percent

Airport reported a 26.4 percent increase in private aircraft movements compared to 2024

Emirates and American Express Middle East join forces to empower SMEs across MENA

The agreement will explore a range of offerings, and potential incentives for American Express Middle East card holders participating in the Emirates Business Rewards program

Dubai DET, Visa partner to drive tourism growth and elevate visitor experience

Visa will support DET’s strategic objectives by leveraging VisaNet, the world’s largest global payments network

Dubai South: Business aviation movements grow 15 percent to 5,275 in Q1 2025

Strong Q1 growth builds on MBRAH's historic 17,891 private jet movements in 2024

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, up 1.5 percent

India retained its position as DXB’s top destination country, with 3 million guests

Sheikh Hamdan: Arabian Travel Market 2025 highlights UAE’s role in bridging global markets 

H.H. emphasized the importance of exhibitions as a vital engine for economic growth 

Empower plays vital role in advancing Dubai hospitality sector’s sustainability, experts say

By the end of 2024, Empower had provided energy-efficient cooling services to 22 percent of Dubai’s 832 hotels

Upcoming mega projects in Dubai 2025

Projects will boost tourism and real estate, improving lifestyles for residents and visitors alike

Abu Dhabi to launch city-wide face recognition system in hotels

The first phase of the full rollout will commence across five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2025

Strong turnout at ATM 2025 reflects Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for tourism, travel and hospitality, said Sheikh Ahmed

Middle East business travel spending to grow 6.1 percent in 2025

Middle East accounts for 1.2 percent of global business travel spend and has performed better than any other region post-COVID