The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched under Saudi Arabia's National Development Fund (NDF) — has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global, the world’s leading operator of event and sports venues.
Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal.
Visit Qatar has announced that Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group’s multi award-winning West End musical Mary Poppins will be staged in Doha for the very first time, with performances scheduled from May 11 to 30 2026 at Al Mayassa Theatre, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed more than 1,500 young athletes and participants from 35 countries arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, demonstrating the airport’s operational excellence in delivering its continuous commitment to world-class accessibility and inclusive services.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025.
Technoheaven, a leader in end-to-end travel technology solutions, has been recognised in four major categories at the World Travel Tech Awards 2025, held in Bahrain.
INJAZ Bahrain and Boeing opened a dedicated STEM Hub at INJAZ Bahrain’s new headquarters in Manama, creating a hands-on learning space designed to equip Bahraini youth with practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s tourism strategy is boosting Al Ain’s performance, with hotel guests rising 12% to 228,000 in H1 2025 and revenue up 5.8%. Cultural sites also surged, with Al Ain Oasis visits up 40%, Qasr Al Muwaiji up 49%, and Al Qattara Arts Centre up 42%.
Students from Vatel Bahrain participated in the thirty-third edition of Jewellery Arabia 2025, held over five days at Exhibition World Bahrain. The students joined the Rue Catering team in the designated service areas of the exhibition, reflecting the College’s commitment to offering high-quality practical training within some of the largest regional events hosted annually in the Kingdom.
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
