Formula 1 today announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season following a new agreement with Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network, increasing capacity and connectivity across key markets.
Kuwait has announced the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting from Thursday evening.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the relocation of its operations at Frankfurt Airport to the newly-developed Terminal 3, effective May 1. Passengers travelling to and from Frankfurt will benefit from a range of advanced services, including self-check-in and automated baggage drop.
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has announced the launch of a comprehensive package of incentives aimed at supporting tourism activities, attracting investments, and enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the northern emirate.
Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and an RTX company, has announced the official opening of its new 130,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility at Nouaceur in Morocco. It is expected to create 200 new jobs by 2030 and add critical production capacity.
Oman signed an MoU with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with the Ministry joining as a government body representing Omani tourist destinations, aiming to strengthen sustainable tourism practices and international collaboration.
Global Hotel Alliance reported a strong Q1 2026, with hotel revenues rising 24% to $921 million and room revenue up 27% to $738 million, driven by continued momentum in its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
Cruise Saudi appointed Chief Financial Officer Taha Nazer as Acting Chief Executive Officer. With 19 years of experience, he brings leadership, financial expertise, governance, and transformation experience.
Travel demand to the UAE is recovering steadily, with travellers favouring flexibility, faster decisions and shorter booking cycles. Data from UAEVisaTravel.com shows dip in February–March, followed by stabilisation and growth to 30–50% of pre-disruption levels.
