Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft.
Saudi Arabia's Aseer Region Municipality is expanding investment opportunities in the tourism sector by offering 44 seasonal investment sites for the summer tourism season as it seeks to attract private investment and support the region's growing tourism sector, said a report.
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands.
Gulf Air Group Holding has appointed a new Board of Directors for the company and for its portfolio companies Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, and Bahrain Airport Company, the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport.
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, with a record-breaking 55 slides.
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, debuting in Munich and Frankfurt, with Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul to follow this year. The airline is investing more than AED50 million ($13.6 million) in each premium lounge.
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has published its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2025, titled fly forward 2025, marking the formal launch of its five-year sustainability strategy aimed at supporting responsible growth while reducing its environmental impact.
Skyscanner has launched new AI beta tools including Explore with AI and a Road trip planner, alongside upgraded features like DROPS, Flight Tracker and Stays, aiming to improve personalised, flexible and budget-friendly travel planning.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a slight decline in global passenger demand for May 2026, with total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) down 2.2% compared to May 2025.
Steady progress is being made on the Bahrain International Airport Roads Development project with its third phase nearly 47% completed, said a report. Work has now officially begun on pouring the bridge decking for one of the kingdom’s biggest traffic infrastructure upgrades.
