An Air Arabia Group-led consortium will commence airline operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on September 20, 2026, after receiving its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will allow customers to book flights, hotels and other travel services in one digital experience. The platform will launch in October, initially offering hotel bookings through Etihad.com.
Jazeera Airways has been recognised at the IDC CIO Excellence Awards, Kuwait, for Mission Barakah, a large-scale contingency operation launched to maintain air connectivity for Kuwait during the temporary closure of Kuwait International Airport earlier this year.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase visitor arrivals to the emirate from selected markets across Emirates’ network.
Gulf nations should highlight their individual tourism and business events offerings while presenting a more coordinated regional proposition to international visitors, regional industry leaders said at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
Emirates signed 11 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market, covering tourism promotion, customer experiences, worker welfare and specialist travel services. Agreements were renewed with Sri Lanka, Maldives and tourism bodies, while new deals covered Ras Al Khaimah, Japan, Italy, OWWA, Cisalpina Tours and Kuwait Airways.
voco Dubai Monaco, The Heart of Europe, has announced the appointment of Emad Ramzy as its new Multi-Property General Manager.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi have secured five titles at the World Travel Awards 2026, recognising their performance across business travel, serviced apartments and hotel residences.
Zeal Connect has launched Zeal CRM, an AI-first customer relationship management platform designed specifically for the travel industry, completing a technology suite that manages journeys from initial enquiry through booking and post-sale resolution.
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 concluded its 29th edition as one of the festival’s biggest and most dynamic seasons, attracting hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors with 60 days of shopping, dining, entertainment and family experiences across Dubai.
