Visa, a leader in digital payments, has partnered with TBO.COM, one of the leading B2B travel distribution platforms, to provide Visa cardholders exclusive access to a global network of hotels at competitive rates, complemented by exclusive benefits designed to enhance every stay - whether for business or leisure.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced the launch of Adrena, a new adventure and entertainment district, located near Shura Island. Operated by Red Sea Sports & Entertainment Co, Adrena combines high-energy experiences with relaxed beachfront leisure.
King Khalid International Airport, operated by Riyadh Airports Company, will implement a terminal transfer project from February 17–25. The plan reallocates terminals for domestic and international flights, increasing capacity by 33% to 56 million passengers by 2026 and boosting transit capacity to 7.5 million annually.
The Red Sea Museum, part of Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission under the Ministry of Culture, will present Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea from February 25 to May 29, 2026.
The UAE Ministry of Culture announced the inscription of five national heritage sites on ICESCO’s Islamic World Tangible Heritage List during the 13th Islamic World Heritage Committee meeting in Uzbekistan. The sites include Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai and four locations in Sharjah: Al Faya, Khorfakkan’s historic towers and forts, Al Nahwa, and Wadi Al Helo.
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, has achieved final certification for ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), in recognition from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
Oman Air has announced the launch of a new direct service between Dubai and Salalah, commencing July 3, 2026. Operating three times per week year-round, the route will further strengthen connectivity to the Dhofar Governorate while expanding travel options for both residents and international visitors in time for khareef season.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has listed more than 40 new sites under its Modern Heritage Register. These additions expand upon the first set of buildings and sites identified in 2022, with the newly confirmed list reflecting dedicated efforts undertaken over the past three years (2023–2025) to document and safeguard Abu Dhabi’s modern heritage.
More than 11,000 aviation leaders, policymakers, investors and industry specialists from over 120 countries will gather in the Saudi capital next month for the fourth Future Aviation Forum, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence in shaping the global air transport agenda.
Red Sea Global, the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced that The Red Sea is the world’s first destination to achieve destination-wide verification from Forbes Travel Guide. RSG collaborated with FTG to define service standards across five key touchpoints: booking, land, marine and air transfers, and experiences.
