Middle East

How 100% of hotels in Qatar have now become Qatar Clean certified

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) marks a milestone in its Qatar Clean programme, with 100% of QNTC-licensed hotels now “Qatar Clean” certified

These countries try to revive travel with vaccine tourism

Many travel agencies began offering lucrative travel packages to places where travellers can be vaccinated.

Dubai eases travel rules for India from 23 June

Authorities in Dubai have eased travel restrictions for its residents from certain countries, including India, if they have received two doses of UAE-approved Covid-19 vaccine

Podcast: Kitesurfing Qatar

Qatar National Tourism Council appoints Deveekaa Nijhawan to steer international PR

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has appointed Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead the international PR and communications team, to assist in marketing the destination in key markets as part of the country’s strategy to become a world-leading tourism destination

Nosediving net: Emirates posts $5.5 billion annual loss for first time in over 30 years

Dubai-based Emirates airline posted a USD 5.5 billion annual loss, its first in more than three decades, after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the aviation industry

What’s up in UAE? Tourism recovery, high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise

Wego.com talks about howthe UAE is acing recovery with high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise in the UAE

Business aviation’s thriving industry to be showcased at Dubai Airshow 2021

Dubai Airshow is set to highlight the growth in business aviation and provide a platform for industry experts to shape the future of the industry with the deployment of ground-breaking technologies

Glamping under the stars gets new twist in Qatar

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has rounded up the country's top glamping experiences for memorable nights under the starry desert skies

flydubai resumes operations to Italy

flydubai is set to resume operations to Naples in Italy with three weekly flights to Naples International Airport (NAP) from 1 July

Etihad might already need to give its crew the booster shot

The world’s first COVID-19 vaccinated airline might already need to give its pilots and flight attendants booster shots.

Here’s how Etihad and UN will work to strengthen volunteering globally

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the first airline to sign an agreement with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme aiming to strengthen volunteering globally

Sustainable mobility can unlock USD400B in gulf region

Governments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) could unlock USD400 billion of socio-economic value through the adoption and deployment of sustainable mobility strategies and technologies.

Emirates planning to increase capacity to 70% by year-end

Emirates has so far recovered 120 passenger destinations, despite continued Covid restrictions.

Etihad’s sonic branding inspired by Emirati weaving takes off

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has partnered with Sixième Son to develop the most ambitious and robust sonic system ever created by an airline