Time, rather than comfort or exclusivity, is increasingly becoming a key consideration for companies using private aviation, particularly when complex itineraries make scheduled flights costly in terms of working hours and logistics, according to Chapman Freeborn, a British aviation services holding company.
The Hoxton is set to make its Middle East debut with a 230-room flagship hotel in Dubai Media City, following a partnership between Ennismore and regional developer Select Group.
Almosafer Travel & Tourism has reported changing travel patterns among Saudi travellers during the first seven months of 2026, with domestic tourism gaining momentum and travellers increasingly seeking flexible, personalised experiences.
Qashio, a MENA-based spend management platform, will showcase its travel-focused payment and financial management solutions at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will join forces for the first time this September to offer members a month of exclusive benefits, discounts and experiences.
Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) will return to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11–13 September 2026, offering three days of pop culture, entertainment and fan experiences.
Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.
NTT DATA and Red Sea Global (RSG) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the development of next-generation digital solutions and managed technology services for hospitality, smart cities and connected industries in Saudi Arabia and international markets.
Dubai Mallathon’s first edition at Dubai International (DXB) concluded with 2,900 participants across four events at Terminal 3, bringing together airport employees, passengers and the public to promote fitness, wellbeing and community connection.
Saudi Arabia's Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it had signed an agreement with Kaden Investment Company to develop a mixed-use project in Madinah with an estimated gross floor area of about 229,117 sq m.