Travel

UAE hotel revenues grow to $12.25 billion in 2024 as occupancy rate hits 78 percent

The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251

Riyadh Air to launch commercial flights this year after securing operational license

Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft

Saudi travel surplus hits record $13.3 billion in 2024, marking 7.8 percent yearly growth

Surge was fueled by a 13.8 percent increase in inbound visitor spending compared to 2023 

Dubai World Trade Centre: Your guide to April 2025’s must-attend events

Events highlight Dubai's crucial position as a global hub for knowledge exchange, innovation, and economic opportunity

Middle Eastern airlines see 3.1 percent increase in passenger demand in February: Report

International passenger demand rose 5.6 percent in February while domestic demand fell 1.9 percent

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut starting April 1

Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways

Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Dubai: Best places to watch fireworks, concerts and performances

Dubai is holding a festive program of events and experiences running from March 25 to April 6 this year

DXB expected to welcome over 3.6 million guests during Eid al-Fitr 2025

The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, April 5, when 309,000 guests are expected

Sharjah Airport to welcome over 500,000 passengers during Eid Al-Fitr 2025

The airport is set to operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6th

Emirates launches new AED3 million cabin crew facility in Dubai – the ‘Crew Zone’

This initiative seeks to create a welcoming environment for Emirates’ crew members

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 service to eight new cities

Airline aims to serve 44 cities with its fleet of refurbished Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft by September 2025