Etihad Airways and Ghana-based Africa World Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to expand passenger, cargo and loyalty cooperation, linking Etihad's global network with West Africa ahead of the launch of direct Abu Dhabi–Accra flights in March 2027.
Saudi Arabia’s Cluster2 Airports Company reported strong operational performance in the second quarter of 2026, handling 3.98 million passengers across 36,600 flights while advancing airport development and sustainability initiatives.
Hilton has been announced as a Main Partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, extending its collaboration beyond Riyadh as the global gaming event moves to Paris.
The UAE has achieved a new global milestone after Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The recognition, approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, highlights the site’s international importance as a significant natural heritage area.
Riyadh Air has launched RX Pay, a branded payment card suite developed with leading Saudi banks to offer guests a more rewarding way to pay, shop and travel.
GACA’s June 2026 index ranked Saudi airlines and airports by passenger complaints. Saudia recorded the lowest airline complaint rate, while King Khalid International Airport led major airports for service performance.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, effective November 1, 2026, making her the organisation’s ninth chief executive and the first woman to hold the role.
Several Gulf carriers have cancelled their flights to a few destinations, including some services to Bahrain, due to the ongoing regional situation, affecting many passengers planning to travel for the summer holiday, a GDNonline report said.
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), has organised a workshop for professionals in the events management sector. The initiative forms part of joint efforts to strengthen private-sector participation in developing Bahrain’s events ecosystem and enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities within the sector.
With an Instagrammability score of 100, Dubai tops the ranking of the most photographed cities in the world. It has been tagged 147 million times on Instagram and more than 43 million times on TikTok, says a report.
