Alstom lands Jeddah Airport's APM system upgrade contractAlstom, a global leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, has announced that it has secured a major contract to boost the capacity of the Innovia automated people mover (APM) system at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Un More… |
ATM 2024 to explore impact of entrepreneurship, innovation on travelInternational policymakers and industry leaders are preparing to gather in the UAE for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, where they will examine how entrepreneurship and innovation are reshaping the global tourism industry. The 31st edition of the exhibition will take place at Dubai Wo More… |
Saudi forum to provide a glimpse into future of pilgrimageThe Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (April 22-24) that will be held at King Salman International Conference Center, Madinah, will bring together decision-makers and industry experts to foster collaboration and shape the future of the pilgrimage. Aiming to transform the pilgrimage experience fo More… |
Nabni starts work on Waldorf Astoria Residences sales centreUAE-based Nabni Developments said it has begun construction on Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown’s state-of-the-art Sales Experience Center located on an expansive plot in Business Bay. The 1,000-sq-m complex aims to set a benchmark for luxury an More… |
Etihad Airways welcomes 1.4 m passengers in MarchEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, in its preliminary traffic statistics for March 2024, said it welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84% across the month. “In March 2024, we saw a 43% year-o More… |
Travellers invited to explore Germany’s Unesco Heritage sitesGerman National Tourist Board (GNTB) has invited travellers to uncover the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each of which, it said, offers a window into the country's rich tapestry of culture and history. With 52 treasures scattered across its picturesque landscapes, GN More… |
Hamad International Airport named the ‘World’s Best Airport’Hamad International Airport, Doha, has again secured its position as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ for the tenth consecutive year by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinche More… |
Emirates re-starts check-in at Dubai InternationalDubai-based Emirates airline has announced that customers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) can now check in for their flights. Yesterday, the airline had said check-in is suspended till 12 midnight following the disruptions caused by the More… |
Bahrain airport wins top honours at World Airport AwardsBahrain International Airport (BIA) has won the award for the 'Best Airport Staff in the Middle East 2024' from Skytrax for the second year in a row at the 2024 World Airport Awards, the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted for by customers in the largest annual More… |
Flydubai resumes partial operations from DubaiDubai-based flydubai airline has resumed partial operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 10 am this morning. Select outbound flights will operate from Terminal 2 at DXB with scheduled operations resuming after 8pm (Dubai Time), while flights fro More… |