The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Qatar have announced that the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will return to Lusail City for a second consecutive year, taking place from December 10–12 , 2026 in partnership with Visit Qatar.
Thailand and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in 2026, with tourism a key driver of growth. Around 160,000–170,000 UAE visitors travel to Thailand annually, with rising demand, stronger connectivity, and expanding economic and people-to-people ties.
The upcoming Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves is nearing completion, featuring 258 keys within a mangrove setting and set to enhance Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality sector as a destination for business, leisure, and events.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector handled more than 12.1 million passengers between February 18 (Ramadan 1) and March 28 (Shawwal 9), maintaining strong operational performance during a recent regional crisis, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.
The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman’s A’Dakhiliyah Governorate is seeing growing youth-led entrepreneurial initiatives, attracting visitors with its natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and tourism appeal.
Emirates hosted a “Travel Rehearsal” day at Glasgow Airport recently, the first of its kind in Scotland, helping individuals with accessibility requirements feel more confident ahead of their next flight.
flynas, a leading Middle Eastern low-cost airline, announced new direct flights to Rome, Munich, and Budapest, while resuming Riyadh–Podgorica and Maldives routes as part of its Summer 2026 network covering over 25 international destinations worldwide.
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its footprint in Dubai with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights.
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad’s global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service.
United Hospitality Management, a global leader in hospitality asset development, has appointed Shadi Refai as its Cluster General Manager for the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG and a soon to be opened second hotel in Kuwait City.
