Middle East
Qatar Airways Celebrates 20 Years in Delhi and 30 Years in Kolkata
Qatar Airways marks a landmark double anniversary in India this year: 20 years of operations to Delhi on 14 July
‘Etihad for Business’ corporate portal goes live
Etihad Airways has launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline’s comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies
Emirates announces third daily service to Dublin
As a way of enhancing its current service to Ireland, UAE carrier Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter from 26th October.
Al Masaood Automobiles remains official automotive partner of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports
Al Masaood Automobiles (AMA) announced that it will continue to be the official automotive partner of the highly anticipated 4th edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS).
Diriyah Company awards Arena Block construction contract to Chinese engineering firm
Diriyah Company formally awarded a contract worth $1.53 billion (SAR 5.75 billion) to a branch of the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd for the construction works of the Arena Block, a district that includes the multi-purpose indoor Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and a parking facility.
John Dory Seafood Market brings a head-to-tail seafood ecosystem to Dubai
John Dory Seafood Market opened its doors at The Market Island in Dubai Festival City Mall on Tuesday, 15th July, ahead of its grand opening on the 25th of this month.
Saudi Arabia highlights shared heritage with Japan as Saudi Cultural Week draws to a close
Saudi Cultural Week at Gallery EAST of the Osaka Expo 2025 drew to a successful conclusion on Tuesday, 15th July.
Etihad signs codeshare agreement with Greece’s SKY Express
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens.
flydubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith honoured at 2025 Airline Strategy Awards
flydubai’s chief executive officer Ghaith Al Ghaith received the Executive Leadership for the Middle East & Africa award at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards held in London on Tuesday, 15th July.
Etihad Goes Big: 29 New Routes Turbocharge Its 2025 Flight Map with 7 More Cities
Etihad Airways adds seven new destinations in a major network expansion, bringing its 2025 total to 29 new routes as it turbocharges Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub.
Emirates shares a heartwarming family-centric video for World AI Appreciation Day
Just in time for World AI Appreciation Day, Emirates shared a fun video made by digital creator Khalifa Alfuqaei inspired by his own travels.
Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Scene Heats Up with 48% Surge in Global Visitors
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector surged 48% in Q2 2025, driven by international arrivals, cultural tourism, and a growing pipeline of hotel projects ahead of Expo 2030.
Saudi, Welcome to Arabia is the official destination partner of the 2025 Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a new partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA)’s official destination brand Saudi, Welcome to Arabia on Tuesday, 15th July.
Dubai’s Tourism Soars as Visitor Numbers Outpace Residents, Surpassing Paris and London
Dubai’s booming tourist-to-resident ratio now exceeds Paris and London, driven by record arrivals, robust planning, and a vision for sustainable global tourism leadership.
Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air is shutting down its Abu Dhabi operations after four rocky years, citing regional instability, climate-challenged engines, and regulatory hurdles as key reasons for the exit.
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