Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have launched the Fast Pass biometric service, developed with technology partner SITA, to deliver a more seamless and paperless departure experience for passengers.
Saudi Arabia’s licensed tourism hospitality facilities increased 22.7% year-on-year to 6,122 in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued growth in the Kingdom’s tourism sector, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Wego, an online travel marketplace in Middle East and North Africa’s, has partnered with Tourism Malaysia to promote the country’s diverse tourism offerings to Mena travellers.
The Esports Foundation and Qiddiya Investment Company have expanded their partnership for Esports World Cup 2026, with Qiddiya City showcased in Paris as the event’s founding partner and naming rights sponsor of a competition stage hosting leading esports titles.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) recognised outstanding achievements across its global portfolio at the 2026 GHA Awards, presented during its annual CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Splendor on July 5.
Saudi Arabia has taken another strategic step in transforming tourism access, with the launch of the Package Visa pilot. The Package visa will be offered through approved general travel and tourism service providers in several pilot markets.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Neuberger Specialty Finance on Monday announced an agreement to launch Mustang Aerospace (Mustang), a new aircraft leasing co-investment venture.
Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company, said one of its key units has secured a contract from Modon Ras El Hekma to build a luxury hospitality and residential project - Montage Hotel and Branded Residences - at Ras El Hekma in Egypt’s North Coast.
ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, has delivered its most successful year to date in 2025, setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters, including venues, events, services, catering, tourism and media.
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its first India route, launching daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Mumbai and Riyadh from August 4, 2026, linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with King Khalid International Airport.
