It would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if the he Strait of Hormuz reopens, given disruptions to Middle East refining capacity, said Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The Saudi Heritage Commission, Sadus Foundation and Riyadh Municipality have entered into an agreement to develop the Sadus Historic Village, a prominent archaeological and heritage site in Saudi Arabia. The deal is aimed at rehabilitation of heritage buildings and sites within Sadus.
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with a major transport transformation for Makkah after official approval was confirmed for the holy city’s first international airport, alongside fresh progress on a long-planned metro network designed to improve mobility for millions of pilgrims and residents.
Syria’s Tourism Ministry and Ezdihar Holding will develop “The Beaumont,” a $250–300 million, 77,000 sqm integrated residential, commercial, and leisure project, aiming to boost tourism, investment, job creation, and talent development in the country.
Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) participates for the first time at the Indonesia Travel Expo (ITE) 2026. The participation marked a key step in engaging Indonesian travelers and promoting Azerbaijan as an appealing “Umrah Plus” pilgrimage extension destination.
Vatel Bahrain hosted its first on-campus Grand Oral, a key milestone for final-year students. Held over two days despite regional challenges, it assessed students’ knowledge, analytical abilities, and communication skills before academic and industry jury members.
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Takhassusi has officially opened, offering a contemporary, connected stay in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district, a hub for business, healthcare, and lifestyle travel.
The EU will launch the mandatory Carrier Interface application on 10 April to check travellers’ Schengen eligibility. Operators finalise preparations, while eu-LISA’s CWG and the European Commission resolve remaining technical and implementation issues.
Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, celebrated the launch of Asiana Airlines’ new twice-weekly direct service between Budapest and Seoul, which began on 3rd April 2026.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) reported strong 2025 growth, hosting 401 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) events with 2.97 million attendees, a 12% increase.
