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UAE airlines suspend flights to several Middle East destinations amid rising tensions

Emirates announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran from June 13-15

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surpass $166 million in March 2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests, highlighting the city's growing appeal as a global tourist destination

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Dubai retains position as international destination from India, Mumbai-Dubai route remains the busiest: OAG

International air capacity from India reached 17.1 million seats in June, reflecting a 7 percent increase 

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment market to reach $6.1 billion by 2033: Report

Customers' increased disposable income has greatly contributed to the growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry

Dubai welcomes 7.15 million tourists in first four months of 2025, up 7 percent 

Hotel sector offered 153,534 rooms at the end of April, with all key performance indicators demonstrating strong annual growth

UAE tourists drive surge in Moscow arrivals with 62,100 visitors in 2024

Tourism offerings in Moscow include halal restaurants and Arabic-speaking services for GCC visitors

Middle East tourism spending to hit $350 billion by 2030, says ATM report

The Middle East’s rise as a global hub for business events is another key highlight of the report

Emirates to resume flights to Damascus starting July 16 

Emirates will operate three weekly flights, expanding to daily services by October for travelers

flynas launches direct flights from Riyadh to Damascus starting June 5

The addition of Damascus marks a significant milestone in flynas's growth and expansion plans

China grants 30-day visa-free entry to Saudi, Kuwaiti, Omani, and Bahraini citizens starting June 2025

The new visa-free policy will allow stays of up to 30 days for various purposes in China

Eid al-Adha 2025 in Dubai: Places to visit, concerts and events happening during 4-day holiday

Planning on visiting Dubai this holiday? Here are the major events happening that you shouldn't miss