Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry scheme for eligible Gulf travellers until July 1, 2027, allowing qualifying GCC citizens and residents to visit without a visa for up to 180 days, subject to nationality and residency requirements.
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.
Banan Real Estate Company has announced that it has secured a contract from Saudi-based Afaq Al Qimma Al Rabiaa Al Mutatawera Company for the development and marketing of a hotel project within Al Rahmaniya neighbourhood in capital Riyadh.
Etihad Rail’s passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah is expected to boost tourism, improve inter-emirate connectivity and drive economic growth. The 105-minute journey will support Fujairah’s tourism sector, with the network projected to serve 10 million passengers annually.
Visit Qatar has opened registration for the first IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, scheduled to take place at Old Doha Port from March 18 to 20, 2027, marking a major addition to the country's international sporting calendar.
Emirates expects one of its busiest periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service as summer holidays begin, with more than 3,500 children set to travel independently over the next two weeks.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with Minor Hotels under which the international hospitality operator will manage the Sharjah Collection, a portfolio of seven nature- and heritage-based retreats across the emirate.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is introducing its “New Highlights and Discoveries Tour” for the summer season, a 45-minute journey through the museum’s four wings, featuring a curated selection of new acquisitions and major loans introduced to the museum this year.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time.
The 26th edition of the Dubai Marathon, the Middle East’s oldest international marathon, is set to take place on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
