flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier and one of the largest low-cost airlines in the GCC, has launched three weekly non-stop flights in each direction between Jeddah and Lucknow in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.
Qiddiya Investment Company has signed a five-year agreement with Golf Saudi to operate The National Golf Club at Qiddiya City, marking a strategic partnership aimed at expanding golf participation, developing Saudi talent and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as an international sports tourism destination.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF-owned Adeera Hospitality has partnered with HSMAI Middle East and Africa to strengthen commercial expertise, offering its sales, marketing and revenue optimisation executives access to four internationally recognised professional certifications.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, participated in the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) in Doha, where airline leaders discussed industry recovery, strategic challenges and the future of Arab aviation.
Airport International Group (AIG), operator of Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, has launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for its duty-free, food and beverage, and convenience concessions, extending through 2039.
China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) 2026 has concluded its inaugural edition in Beijing, generating nearly 6,000 business meetings and bringing together international industry leaders, buyers and exhibitors to strengthen cooperation between China’s MICE sector and global markets.
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a joint tourism promotion campaign with global payments company Visa and a national travel operator to attract high-spending international visitors and showcase the Sultanate’s luxury tourism offerings.
Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, was honoured at the annual Bahraini Tourist Guides Day celebration, organised by the Dilmun Friends Tourist Guides at Bahrain Sports Club.
WTE Miami 2026 attracted more than 5,000 travel professionals from 54 countries and territories, bringing together international tourism businesses, buyers and suppliers for two days of networking, business development and industry discussions at the Miami Beach Convention Centre on October 27–28.
Tourism ministers and industry leaders from around the world have discussed the impact of geopolitical conflicts, climate change, sustainable development and the distribution of tourism wealth at the 20th anniversary WTM Ministers' Summit, held during World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.
