Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait from Saturday, August 8, restoring key regional links that had been suspended amid the wider regional conflict and disruptions to air travel.
Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have announced a long-term renewal of their partnership, extending one of the most recognised commercial relationships in global sport through 2033.
Abu Dhabi is offering a packed summer calendar of activities, events, and hotel deals from August 10–23, featuring family entertainment, cultural exhibitions, sports events, concerts, and seasonal offers across the emirate.
Turkish Airlines reported a net profit of $197 million in the second quarter of 2026, offsetting the impact of Middle East conflict-related disruptions through dynamic capacity management and selective growth strategies.
Georgia is gaining popularity among GCC travellers, recording 145,513 visits in 2025 as tourism growth accelerates. With 7.8 million international arrivals, Georgia’s accessibility, affordability, and diverse experiences are driving Gulf market demand.
Fly Baghdad has announced that it has been removed from the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), following the completion of a two-year company-wide compliance transformation.
The World Tourism Forum Institute has completed the first phase of Tourism House Brussels, a new platform linking the global tourism industry with European institutions, ahead of its official opening on November 1, 2026, following six months of development.
The Middle East's travel and tourism sector is forecast to shrink 14.5% in 2026 amid geopolitical disruptions, but the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) expects the region to become the world's fastest-growing tourism market through 2036, led by Gulf economies.
Adnec Group, a Modon company, has won 13 awards at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, recognising its excellence in event management and innovation through its subsidiaries Capital Events and Capital 360 Event Experiences.
Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, has awarded the construction contract to Gulf Asia Contracting for the podium of Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, following the successful completion of all enabling works.
