VFS Global has been awarded the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Gold Certification, a globally recognised benchmark for sustainable building practices developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for its world’s largest Visa Application Centre in Dubai’s Wafi City, which opened in April 2025.
Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana have unveiled Private Indoor Plunge Pool Suites, introducing a distinctive luxury concept to Dubai Creek. the suites feature private, climate-controlled indoor plunge pools, offering guests year-round comfort and complete privacy within their own accommodation.
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the launch of a twice weekly service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from September 3, 2026, marking the first-ever non-stop link between Oman and the Somali capital.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has launched the National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027), aiming to build an integrated aviation ecosystem aligned with global standards. The plan seeks to position Bahrain International Airport as a leading hub and expand destinations from 66 to 100 by 2030.
Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry has signed a Letter of Intent with premium leisure carrier BeOnd to strengthen cooperation and expand the kingdom’s air connectivity. The airline will explore launching services from Bahrain, linking the kingdom with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
The Helicopter Company (THC) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications during the launch of the National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027) to provide helicopter services between Bahrain and Dammam.
flydubai has announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, bringing its operations to Thailand to 28 weekly flights. The new service will commence on September 15, 2026, operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok.
The CVS – China Visitors Summit, the world’s leading workshop and meeting platform for Chinese outbound travel, returns to Abu Dhabi on May 13 and 14, 2026, hosted at Rotana Saadiyat Island Resort. This year’s Abu Dhabi edition will welcome 100 selected Chinese travel industry buyers from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Rove Hotels, the UAE-born contemporary lifestyle brand and a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, has announced its entry into Egypt with the signing of Rove Sheikh Zayed City, in partnership with El Sayyad Group. The agreement is executed through El Sayyad Group’s dedicated hotels investment subsidiary, El Sayyad for Hotels & Resorts.
Rixos Murjana, Saudi Arabia’s largest ultra all-inclusive resort, has opened in King Abdullah Economic City. Financed by the Tourism Development Fund and developed in partnership with Emaar Economic City and FTG Company, the resort emerges as a destination for domestic and international tourism.
