Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 attracted more than 300,000 visitors over 45 days, boosting tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate through cultural, adventure and family experiences showcasing the destination’s natural and tourism appeal.
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.
Riyadh Air has celebrated the graduation of its first group of Saudi female aircraft maintenance engineers, marking a milestone in the airline’s efforts to develop national talent in a critical aviation field.
Rotana’s Dubai hotels are maintaining strong booking momentum ahead of the fourth quarter, with occupancy averaging 85% and forward bookings broadly matching or exceeding last year’s levels amid diverse leisure, corporate and events demand, according to Timur Ilgaz, Cluster General Manager.
Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Essentials Collection, has partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has opened participation in the third edition of its student photography competition and exhibition, “I Am at Sharjah Museums – Through Their Lens: Traditional Emirati Ornaments.”
Qatar Calendar has announced the return of Virtuocity Battle Ground (VBG) Qatar 2026, a month-long esports championship running from September 1 to 30 at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City.
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has begun construction of an advanced aviation training centre in Riyadh, with an estimated investment of more than SAR200 million ($54 million), as it strengthens its training capabilities and supports the development of national talent in the aviation sector.
Qatar welcomed its first leisure charter flight from Yerevan, Armenia, at Hamad International Airport on August 28, marking a step forward in the growth of inbound leisure tourism and diversification of its international visitor markets. Operated by FlyOne in partnership with Rustar Tour Operator, the weekly service connects Yerevan and Doha using an Airbus A320.
Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide.
