Hail Region’s strategic location, diverse terrain, and mild climate are driving rapid tourism growth. Over three million visitors arrived in H1 2025, supported by heritage sites, festivals, and SAR179 million ($4.7 million) in investments across rural and hospitality projects.
Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline's traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, celebrated the launch of its inaugural service to Vilnius, marking the start of direct flights between Dubai and the capital of Lithuania. The route will operate three times per week, providing seamless links to Dubai’s global aviation hub.
Kobe Tourism Bureau (KTB), supported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai Office, hosted a luncheon for leading media and content creators at TOMO Dubai to showcase Kobe’s distinctive tourism appeal.
Dubai's low-cost carrier flydubai has announced the launch of its inaugural flights to the Baltic nation of Latvia. With this thrice-a-week service to Riga Airport, the airline has expanded its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries.
Turkish Airlines has announced the launching of its inaugural flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, in line with its strategic goals. With this new destination, Cambodia has become the 7th country to be served by the flag-carrier in Southeast Asia.
Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of new facilities at the King Salman Air Base in the Central Sector. These include 115 buildings ( technical, administrative, and residential) covering 126,000 sq m area along with runways, aircraft parking aprons, helicopter pads and hangars.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2026 forecast predicts the Middle East will lead global airline profitability, with carriers achieving a 9.3% net profit margin and $28.6 profit per passenger, far exceeding global averages of 3.9% and $7.9, highlighting the region’s strong aviation performance.
The UAE-born group, Central Hotels & Resorts, has reported one of its strongest trading years to date, closing 2025 with an average occupancy of 84% across its portfolio and record-high Average Daily Rate (ADR), driving exceptional revenue growth.
Moment Factory, a global entertainment studio known for creating immersive experiences in airports, museums, and public spaces, is opening a regional office in Abu Dhabi. With 25 years of multimedia expertise, it aims to support the UAE’s growth through high-profile collaborative projects.
