Abu Dhabi’s private aviation demand is surging as the emirate strengthens its role as a regional business hub, with flight requests up 59.5% year-on-year and flights rising 140%. Requests on the Abu Dhabi-Riyadh route jumped 450%, according to XO data.
ADNEC Group reported a record AED9.2 billion ($2.5 billion) contribution to the UAE economy in 2025, while supporting more than 70,000 jobs and attracting 6.3 million visitors. The group also cut greenhouse gas emissions, carbon intensity per employee and water intensity per visitor.
Aleph Hospitality has secured 1,330 keys across nine properties in six countries so far this year, as the Middle East and Africa-focused hotel management company continues to expand its portfolio and targets managing 100 hotels by the end of 2029.
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating expansion across the Middle East and Northeast Africa, with Saudi Arabia at the centre of its growth strategy. The group has 50 Saudi properties open or under development and aims to reach 150 by 2030, supported by strong regional demand.
Accor and KRD Holding have signed an agreement to develop Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a 150-key lakeside property in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region scheduled to open in 2030.
Saudi Arabia will host the first Red Sea Yacht Show from October 14 to 17, 2027, as Sela and Tahaluf seek to boost the Kingdom’s luxury yachting sector and generate investment returns exceeding SAR1.8 billion ($479 million).
Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator recorded 2,402 passenger complaints against national airlines in August, with flight-related issues leading complaints. Saudia posted the lowest complaint rate at 22 per 100,000 passengers, followed by Riyadh Air at 52 and flynas at 57.
The UAE's national passenger rail network enters a major new phase on Wednesday with the launch of Etihad Rail services linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, giving travellers a new intercity alternative to road transport and bringing Dubai into the country's rapidly expanding passenger rail system.
Senior sustainability and operations leaders from some of the Gulf’s most influential hospitality brands, including Rotana, Taiba and Five Hotels & Resorts, came together at an exclusive industry forum in Dubai to discuss the sector’s evolving approach to sustainability and ESG performance.
Accor and Dubai-based developer CITYVIEW Developments have announced the signing of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan, expanding their partnership and introducing a new mixed-use development in Dubai.
