Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has received four recognitions from Airports Council International (ACI) covering customer experience, arrivals service quality, accessibility, and public health and safety readiness.
Barbados is strengthening access for GCC travellers this winter with expanded air links via the UK. British Airways will launch daily London Gatwick-Barbados flights from October 25, while Virgin Atlantic resumes seasonal Manchester services, adding flexible one-stop connections from the Gulf.
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has introduced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE’s largest heritage museum, and Etihad Museum, strengthening accessibility and inclusion across its cultural and heritage sites.
UFC 333 will bring another major night of mixed martial arts action to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 24, with 50 days remaining until the event.
Autumn is emerging as a popular season for travel across the Mena region, with travellers increasingly favouring culture-led city breaks, shorter getaways and nature-focused escapes, according to travel marketplace Wingie.
King Abdulaziz International Airport has received two international accreditations from Airports Council International (ACI) World, recognising its customer experience and public health and safety standards. The airport earned Level 4 Airport Customer Experience (CX) Accreditation, placing it among the world’s top 12 airports to achieve the distinction.
Dammam Airports Company has secured six international accreditations from Airports Council International (ACI), covering accessibility, health and safety, and customer experience.
The UAE and Sri Lanka are exploring stronger investment and tourism ties, including smoother travel and cooperation in hospitality. UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri highlighted tourism’s role in economic growth, citing more than 43,333 Sri Lankan visitors in early 2026.
Air Arabia will add a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok from 25 October 2026, increasing its service to 28 weekly flights and strengthening UAE-Thailand connectivity.
Etihad Airways and AI technology company ROX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration across travel, mobility and technology. The partnership will initially focus on ROX’s Africa Grand Tour S2, featuring the ROX ADAMAS on a journey across Africa.
