Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service, marking its entry into Southeast Asia. The thrice-weekly nonstop route strengthens Saudi Arabia-Malaysia connectivity, supporting tourism, trade and travel links between the two markets.
Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it is strengthening the UAE operations with additional flights to capital Abu Dhabi and Al Ain starting from August 10. With this move, its total weekly services across the emirates has risen to 29, including three daily flights to Dubai.
Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has awarded a SAR2.7 billion ($723.54 million) contract to build the Waldorf Astoria superblock, to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction Saudi Limited and Urbacon Saudi Company, a subsidiary of UCC Holding.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has increased its services to Amman City Airport (ADJ) to three daily flights, offering passengers greater flexibility and convenience as demand for summer travel continues to grow.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and global best practices.
Large-scale events generate 51% of incremental tourist spending linked to summer events across Spain, Italy, France and Greece, despite representing less than 1% of all events scheduled, according to analysis by The Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group through its travel intelligence platform Data Appeal Mabrian.
Global air passenger demand fell 1.7% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by weaker domestic markets and Middle East pressures, while international traffic showed resilience excluding the region, according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urged governments and businesses to adopt smarter destination stewardship strategies, launching a seven-principle framework to support sustainable tourism growth, protect communities and ensure benefits are shared across destinations worldwide.
The Makkah Development Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU to enhance tourism cooperation, improve project planning, develop workforce capabilities and promote the region’s tourism potential through integrated initiatives.
The UAE and Egypt have agreed to gradually expand bilateral air traffic rights over the next five years under a phased framework aimed at meeting rising travel demand, creating new opportunities for airlines and strengthening economic integration between the two countries.
