Qsas Company, a major subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund), has announced the launch of its Alsirah Gardens project in Madinah. Spanning 70,000 sq m, it features seven enrichment zones offering interactive and creative experiences.
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.
Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s institute dedicated to hospitality education and training under Dusit International, has taken a step in advancing its global expansion by partnering with Alkhaleej Training and Education, an education provider in Saudi Arabia, to bring DTC’s fast-track Talent Opportunity Programme (TOP) to the Kingdom as its first global licence partner, opening the door to further international expansion.
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026. Guests will be able to fly direct from Muscat to Singapore four days a week - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted Jetex an economic license to provide general (private) aviation ground handling services at Red Sea International Airport.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE and the Philippines’ Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) held Air Services Agreement consultations, agreeing to grant UAE carriers additional flight entitlements to Manila.
Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, said that hotel occupancy rates in the UAE reached 79.3 per cent during the first ten months of 2025, up from 78 per cent last year, ranking among the highest regionally and globally. The minister noted that hotel revenues totalled AED 89 billion ($24 billion) over the period, with 1,243 hotel establishments offering more than 216,000 rooms nationwide.
Grand Hyatt Dubai has officially opened its boutique-style waterpark - Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark to the public. Set across 20,000 sqm within its 37-acre estate in the heart of Dubai, the waterpark offers 16 signature attractions, including a wave lagoon beach.
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading Singaporean chain of luxury hotels, is gearing up for the opening of its new property in Saudi Arabia - Raffles Jeddah - which is set to introduce a new era of refined coastal luxury to the kingdom.
