The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301.
The UAE recorded sustained growth across the tourism sector in 2025, with the number of hotel establishment guests rising to more than 32 million, up 5.1 percent compared to 2024.
Dubai is hosting the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026 from May 22 to June 7, positioning gaming as fast-growing industry and a platform for developing real-world skills.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has welcomed its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to take delivery of the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft.
Qatar Airways has unveiled its FIFA special livery aircraft on a Boeing 777 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, celebrating the airline’s longstanding partnership with FIFA.
US international tourism fell 5.5% in 2025, with four million fewer visitors and over $8 billion lost in spending, marking the sharpest decline since the pandemic and surpassing losses seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than 40 airlines are currently operating through Dubai International Airport (DXB), apart from the Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai, Dubai Airports said.
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger-facing staff, giving the public an early glimpse of the service ahead of the launch of passenger operations across the UAE.
Air Arabia Egypt will launch non-stop flights between Alexandria and Amman starting June 15, 2026, connecting Borg Al Arab Airport and Amman Airport with four weekly flights, offering affordable, convenient travel between Egypt and Jordan.
