Tourism

Saudia inks deal with Airbus to acquire up to 20 wide-body aircraft

Saudia Group's order for flyadeal marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services

Oman, Russia ink 11 pacts including visa waiver agreement during Sultan’s Moscow visit

The visit marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations established on September 26, 1985 

New Saudization initiative targets 41 professions in tourism industry

Initiative to be implemented in three phases, with the first phase commencing on April 22, 2026 

Dubai Airports wins operational excellence award for deploying cutting-edge technologies in DXB and DWC

Dubai Airports continues to deliver world-class service in one of the most complex and high-traffic airport environments globally

Riyadh Air unveils business class

Delivering luxury and comfort with new cabin interiors

Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection launched to support growth of city’s cultural scene

New exhibition-dossiers from the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection will be unveiled over the coming months

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