Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri as its new Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa region, starting in January. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has moved into a new executive role with the company.
Vatel Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain as part of its commitment to reinforcing its partnerships with leading institutions in the hospitality sector.
Expo City Dubai concluded a bustling year in 2025, hosting over 75 events and welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, while preparing for an even bigger 2026 alongside the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Edése Doret Industrial Design (EDID), a leader in luxury aviation and yacht design, has been awarded the design contract by RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, for the interiors of three Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ320neo aircraft.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, launched a trip along the Northern Trail from Riyadh to Hail as part of the Saudi Winter programme, which aims to showcase the Kingdom’s tourism diversity.
SACRA, the Middle East’s only World Spa Resort and the region’s largest bath and wellness complex, will open in March 2026 in Dubai. Opening at 17B Street in Jumeirah 1, SACRA stretches across 2,400 square meters, bringing a completely new standard of relaxation, recovery, and modern wellbeing to the city.
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism, with private partners, launched the "Tamayouz" card, Syria’s first tourism discount card. It offers up to 50% off at over 70 establishments, including hotels, resorts, and travel agencies, with promotions renewed monthly and the network set to expand.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has opened ticket sales for its new non-stop service between Muscat and Vienna, establishing the first direct scheduled air connection between Oman and Austria, scheduled to commence on June 24, 2026.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has recorded strong traffic performance in November 2025, welcoming 782,481 passengers (PAX) - a 25.8% growth compared to November 2024.
Responding to the tourism sector’s ongoing evolution, BIT 2026, scheduled to be held at Fiera Milano from February 10 to 12, is being reimagined around a powerful new concept: the Travel Makers.
