Travel

Saudi’s flynas launches first direct flight between Riyadh and Egypt’s El-Alamein

flynas already connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights

UAE doubles passport validity to 10 years for citizens aged 21 and above

The move aims to reduce bureaucracy and save time for citizens

UAE holidays: 35 percent jump in international travel bookings in July, August, says report

Most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE include Thailand, Maldives and Mauritius

The tourism marvel that is the Middle East

Public and private initiatives drive growth

Airline passenger demand grows 10.7 percent in May: IATA

Middle Eastern airlines saw a 9.7 percent year-on-year increase in demand

Emirates introduces refurbished Boeing 777 to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda, Brussels

In total, 81 Boeing 777 aircraft will get an upgrade as part of Emirates' investment in its retrofit program

Diving into Seychelles’ tourism progress: A paradise with a purpose

Discover the country’s sustainability and conservation efforts

From Middle East to Africa, travel sector reaches new heights in 2024: Report

UAE ranked among the top 10 global travel destinations in the past year

Dubai Airports leverages AI to streamline inventory management, enhance airport operations

The MRP tool boosted forecast accuracy 30 percent, enabling precise inventory planning and cutting excess stock 12 percent

UAE’s Etihad Cargo deepens collaboration with China’s SF Airlines, adds Abu Dhabi-Shenzhen freighter service

The two companies also agreed to increase the frequency of flights between their major hubs - Abu Dhabi and Ezhou

Unleashing the power of tourism: The engine of UAE’s thriving economy

International tourist arrivals expected to increase by 17.3 million between 2024 and 2029