Air Arabia will launch a new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport on November 15, 2026, operating four times weekly.
UAE staycation bookings have risen 31% year-on-year ahead of the October half-term, with residents increasingly choosing shorter breaks closer to home, according to dnata Travel. Dubai accounts for 78% of staycation bookings, followed by Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
UAE travel demand is expected to remain strong in 2027, with 92% of travellers planning overseas holidays at similar or higher levels, according to Skyscanner. Travellers are also prioritising value, with spending on flights, accommodation and experiences set to rise.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) reported strong Q3 2026 results, with revenue rising 27% to $1.04 billion. Growth was driven by higher room nights, longer stays and robust international demand, lifting nine-month revenue 21% to $2.8 billion.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, recorded an on-time performance (OTP) of 76% in the third quarter of 2026, as the airline maintained its focus on operational accountability and transparent reporting.
Global Village will return for Season 31 on Wednesday, October 14, at 6pm, bringing new attractions, cultural experiences, dining concepts and entertainment to one of the region’s leading multicultural destinations.
Global hospitality group Accor has signed an agreement with UAE-based Cityview Developments to introduce two of its new branded developments - Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City and Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan - that will add 690 new branded homes to its Emirati partner's portfolio.
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Damascus service to daily flights from November 14, 2026, expanding the route from four to seven flights a week as demand grows between the UAE and Syria.
Oman has signed a tourism development agreement worth more than RO400 million ($1.04 billion) for an integrated tourism complex in Dhofar, as the Sultanate steps up investment in the sector and broader urban development.
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh has unveiled details of “Najran Destination,” a new 100,000-square-metre entertainment complex scheduled to open in 2027.
