Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 has attracted over 100,000 visitors, boosting tourism and local economic activity. The 45-day event features cultural, sporting and entertainment activities while supporting SMEs, family businesses and farmers.
Qatar Airways has resumed daily non-stop flights between Doha and Philadelphia, marking its 14th destination in North America. Relaunched on August 1, 2026, the route is operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Kuwait Airways has launched twice-weekly direct flights to Tbilisi, Georgia, started from August 2, as part of its network expansion strategy to enhance connectivity and provide passengers with more travel options during the holiday season.
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch direct flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 5, 2026, expanding its international network and offering passengers more travel options between Saudi Arabia and Belgium.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched three new employment-linked scholarship programmes aimed at developing Saudi talent for the Kingdom's growing aviation sector.
Cluster2 Airports, a leading aviation operator in Saudi Arabia, has strengthened its international standing after 18 of its airports earned the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation at Level 3.
US-based Wynn Resorts has invested more than $1 billion in the development of its landmark Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, reaffirming its commitment to what will become the UAE's first integrated resort with gaming facilities.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi has appointed Lotachukwu (Lota) Monyei as Director of PR & Marketing, a strategic move to strengthen the hotel's brand presence and reputation.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today announced the appointment of Dr Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director and CEO of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of three direct Air India Express services from Zayed International Airport to key Indian destinations - Navi Mumbai, Indore and Lucknow - thus increasing capacity on one of the world's busiest travel corridors.
