The King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah served around 28.55 million passengers on 169,900 flights from the beginning of the year through the end of July, while handling 33.6 million bags.
Saudi Entertainment Ventures, a unit of Qiddiya Investment Company, has announced the opening of its second leisure destination, SEVEN Tabuk, an indoor, all-weather entertainment hub in the kingdom, following the launch of its inaugural destination - SEVEN Abha - in the kingdom.
Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer campaign, running from August 1 to 31, has brought together nine of Qatar’s leading malls alongside participating restaurants from the Taste of Qatar network.
Vatel Bahrain has announced that applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will remain open until September 12. Prospective students can apply for Bachelor’s and MBA programmes in International Hotel Management.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations governing accommodation facilities serving Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 1448 AH Hajj season.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) as a Destination Partner, strengthening cooperation with one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
Oman’s Dhofar Khareef season attracted 472,449 visitors between June 21 and July 31, 2026, marking a 6.9% increase from 442,100 visitors during the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Air India Express has launched a specially curated Onasadya meal for international passengers travelling between Kerala and West Asia during the Onam season.
Luxury travel is increasingly moving beyond five-star hotels and exclusive reservations, with ultra-high-net-worth travellers prioritising time, privacy and highly personalised experiences, according to Matthieu Schon, founder of international luxury concierge company Matt Concierge.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.
