SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market.
Ethiopian Airlines marked 80 years of service on Wednesday (April 8) with the launch of year-long celebrations marking the anniversary.
Aleph Hospitality, a leading independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has set a new milestone for the group of operating 100 hotels by the end of 2029.
Saudi travel tech company almatar has partnered with Africa’s Wakanow to expand flight services across more than 15 countries. The agreement was signed under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a driver of economic and social development. Focusing on safety, competitiveness, sustainability, and ease of business can boost jobs, trade, tourism, regional integration, and long-term prosperity.
Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously advancing a landmark project to construct the continent's largest international airport.
Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has achieved several major milestones in 2025, including the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio across Africa, thus contributing to powering more than 500,000 homes. In Egypt, it was part of an international consortium to develop a $220m solar plant facility.
Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy.
Radisson Hotel Group has surpassed 100 African hotels in operation and development, with Radisson Blu leading and Radisson fastest-growing. Over the past year, it signed over 15 hotels, adding 2,500 rooms and entering Congo and Zimbabwe.
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall developer and retail and leisure pioneer in the region, said it is deepening its strategic alliance with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, for a bold new wave of store openings across its regional portfolio.
