Travel

How are UAE, Saudi Arabia leading way in sustainable tourism?

Despite the clear benefits of sustainable tourism, several challenges and barriers hinder its implementation 

Etihad Airways profit surges 66 percent to $368 million in first 9 months of 2024

Etihad Airways carried almost 14 million passengers during the first nine months of the year, a 35 percent increase year-on-year

flydubai showcases latest retrofitted Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Bahrain International Airshow

Carrier currently operates 31 weekly flights between Dubai and Bahrain and continues to see strong demand on the route

Dubai Shopping Festival: 38 days of fireworks, entertainment, drone shows and mega prizes

Visitors can enjoy Dubai Shopping Festival's offerings this year from December 6, 2024, to January 12, 2025

Mastercard: Reshaping the financial landscape through AI and innovation

Company has notably teamed-up with major names like UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and FAB

Emirates leads ULTRAs 2024 Awards as ‘Best Airline in the World’

In 2023, the airline refurbished eight aircraft—three A380s and five Boeing 777s—under its $4 billion retrofit initiative

Dubai Tram transports over 60 million passengers since launch

Dubai Tram leads the world as the first tram system with automatic platform doors at stations, ensuring the highest levels of safety and comfort for passengers

Saudi Arabia launches beta version of virtual travel companion Sara AI

Sara sets a new benchmark as the first digital human travel companion developed for a national tourism board

flydubai, Batik Air enter strategic interline agreement to expand network with over 40 destinations

Batik Air passengers will have the opportunity to travel to 38 destinations on flydubai’s growing network

Emirates to showcase iconic retrofitted Airbus A380 at Bahrain International Airshow

Emirates is the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator and is currently undertaking the industry's largest known in-house $4 billion retrofit program

September 2024 passenger demand soars with 7.1 percent growth in RPKs: IATA

In terms of total capacity, evaluated through available seat kilometers (ASK), there was a year-on-year increase of 5.8 percent 

Qatar welcomes 4 million visitors by October 2024, 41.8 percent from GCC

This indicates a 26 percent rise in international visitors compared to the same timeframe in 2023 

Saudi flynas reinforces European Network during World Travel Market 2024 in London

Throughout its booth, flynas demonstrated its latest products, offerings, Umrah and travel packages

Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Yanbu flights, bringing UAE-Saudi routes to 12

The new route underscores carrier’s swift growth throughout the Kingdom as tourism and business travel climb 

Emirates boosts U.K. network, returns to Edinburgh with daily service

Emirates serves the U.K. with 133 weekly flights across eight gateways including London Heathrow and London Gatwick

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 returns to Paris

Together, the A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will offer nearly 5,000 seats weekly, significantly boosting connectivity between the two capitals

Resorts World One celebrates maiden trip from Dubai

Resorts World One will provide exciting new vacation destinations including Sir Bani Yas, Doha and Muscat-Khasab

FII8: Aramco, Riyadh Air ink agreement to collaborate in low-carbon fuel supply, sustainability

Partnership aligns with Riyadh Air's ambition to become a leading global airline committed to sustainability and low-carbon fuels

UAE joins U.S. Global Entry program to facilitate travel for Emiratis

Addition makes the UAE one of 23 partner countries to allow its citizens to apply for Global Entry membership

Emirates ramps up Africa network with more flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg

Emirates will increase frequency in Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1, 2025

Etihad Airways, Vietnam Airlines explore greater cooperation through codeshare

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have an existing interline agreement, allowing passengers to seamlessly transfer between flights

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent