The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, opening in Riyadh on 22 June, will bring together investors, developers and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.
Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport.
Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in the Mena region, said one of its key subsidiaries, in a joint venture with UCC Saudi, has secured the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences & Mixed Use Super Block located within the kingdom's mega development Diriyah.
The Aseer Region Development Authority in Saudi Arabia has launched an interactive digital map for Aseer Summer Season 2026, designed to help visitors explore tourist destinations, events, and experiences across the region’s governorates.
Qatar Airways Group has restored 85% of its pre-crisis network, operating over 140 daily Doha departures to 160 destinations. It also appointed new COO and Chief Customer Officer to strengthen operations, enhance service quality and support its recovery and growth strategy.
Kuwait Airways reduced its annual losses by 13.6% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, Chairman Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan announced during the company’s Annual General Meeting, which saw full shareholder attendance.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its “Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment” framework to help destinations attract private capital, improve competitiveness and drive sustainable tourism growth through clear legal systems, coordinated planning, incentives, leadership and strong market demand conditions.
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, continued its award-winning streak after securing the titles of Best Economy Class and Best Cabin Crew at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the third time at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026.
The rising visitor numbers from Arab countries could help accelerate the development of the wellness, medical tourism and luxury hospitality sectors of the South Indian state of Kerala, said a senior state minister ahead of the Indo Arab Connect 2026 tourism summit in Kochi.
