Red Sea Global, the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has launched Yachting Network, a new Marina & Yacht Club operator on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Turkish Airlines has announced that it has finalised an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, marking another significant step in its long-term growth strategy. The order comprises 100 firm Boeing 737-8 aircraft and options for an additional 50 737 MAX aircraft.
Qatar Calendar will bring Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience to Doha, opening at the Qatar National Convention Centre on December 6, with tickets going on sale in October.
The GCC and North Africa have a US$90 billion hotel pipeline, with 200,000 new rooms planned, according to HVS. About 88,000 rooms are under construction, while more than 55% of projects are expected to open by 2030, underscoring rapid hospitality growth.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed and renewed 21 trade and industry partnership agreements at the Arabian Travel Market, strengthening the emirate's global commercial network and advancing the objectives of Tourism Strategy 2030.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), operator of Bahrain International Airport, have concluded a series of youth development and workforce readiness programmes aimed at supporting Bahraini talent and preparing young people for careers in aviation and the wider economy.
Accor and CITYVIEW Developments have signed an agreement for Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City, marking the world’s first standalone Mövenpick Residences. The 408-unit branded development is scheduled to open in 2028, expanding Dubai’s growing hospitality-led residential sector.
LEGOLAND Dubai Resort will launch its new season on October 7, 2026, offering families with children aged 2–12 new LEGO adventures, interactive attractions and a new sound-and-light show at MINILAND.
Jeddah Airports Company (Jedco) has appointed global programme management company Turner & Townsend to design and implement an enterprise‑wide asset management system at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in the Saudi port city of Jeddah.
Sharjah has announced that a new 51,200-sq-m lake is being planned in Kalba as part of a wider development behind Al Marsh Square. The Al Freish Lake project will include 200 parking spaces, landscaped areas, waterfalls and walking paths, thus creating a family-friendly destination.
