Tourism

Saudi Arabia issues 2,853 tourism licenses by end of 2024, up 32 percent YoY 

Surge underscores the Kingdom’s dedication to advancing the tourism sector and enhancing service quality

Emirates advises early check-in as 300,000 travelers expected at Terminal 3

Travelers should drop off bags early or check in to access Immigration and biometric gates quickly

Diriyah Company awards $1.4 billion contract for Royal Diriyah Opera House construction

With a capacity of 2,000 people, the main opera auditorium is the focal point of the venue

Dubai launches industry-first travel content creator academy to meet sector’s rising marketing demand

Academy will set a new global benchmark for quality in travel content creation

Mall of the Emirates set for AED 5 billion transformation to redefine retail and lifestyle experiences

We meet Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, who shares the vision behind the ambitious redevelopment and what it means for the future of retail in the region

ATM 2025 to explore how AI is advancing leisure and business travel

The event will discuss how AI, among several other factors, is reshaping the future of aviation and flights

Oman: Passenger traffic at Sultanate’s airports surpasses 2.5 million by February

Muscat International Airport carried 2,280,280 passengers by Feb 2025, down 7.5 percent from 2024

Laheq: Red Sea Global unveils first island living project in Saudi

Laheq, opening in 2028, is The Red Sea's first residential-focused development with exceptional hospitality

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

Hotel demand soars, but regional recovery varies: What’s next for the year?

The Global Hotel Investment Outlook from property consultancy experts JLL presents a perspective of the hospitality sector

The Red Sea: Going big on luxury and sustainability

Saudi Arabia’s rising tourism hub boasts world-class hotels, sustainable efforts, and more