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.
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a new guide designed to help Associations and Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) turn sustainability commitments into measurable action across meetings and events.
Bahrain and Malaysia are set to deepen tourism and travel ties as Gulf Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2026, ahead of the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit, boosting connectivity and access for travellers.
flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier in the GCC, has launched a National Day campaign featuring fare discounts and loyalty rewards aimed at encouraging travellers to explore more destinations across Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has opened bookings for direct flights to Milan, with services set to begin on December 16.
