Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has inaugurated Safety Week at the Mövenpick Hotel, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety across airport operations.
Vatel Bahrain organised “Mena Food & Beverages” culinary training programme, focusing on culinary arts and food presentation centered on Mena region cuisines, in partnership with Chef Fajer Al Mansoori and Exhibition World Bahrain.
UN Tourism is moving from dialogue to action as it prepares for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027. Mandated by the UN General Assembly, it has now launched a new Road Map, advancing its commitment to implementation.
Spafax, a leading experience service provider for travel media and inflight entertainment, has renewed its inflight entertainment (IFE) partnership with Oman Air for an additional four years, extending a relationship that began in 2020.
The Saudi Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) and Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement to launch the first direct air route between Singapore and Riyadh. Beginning June 2026, four weekly flights will operate, boosting tourism, trade, and connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Around 2 million visitors attended Muscat Nights 2026 events, which began in January 2026, while the festival’s programmes and activities created employment opportunities for 500 Omani job seekers. The integrated vision of the winter festival was realised by hosting 168 events in 24 locations.
The UAE’s sixth World’s Coolest Winter campaign ran for six weeks from December 16, generating AED 12.5 billion ($3.4 billion) in hotel revenues, hosting over 5 million guests, achieving 84% occupancy, reaching 1.5 billion people globally, and highlighting entrepreneur-led, sustainable tourism initiatives.
Wynn Al Marjan Island has reported steady progress across its integrated resort, marked by the advancement of 548-m-long Wynn Bridge that will provide a direct connection between the resort and the wider UAE road network ahead of the resort's Spring 2027 opening.
Cluster2 Airports, which operates 22 airports across Saudi Arabia, reported remarkable performance in 2025, welcoming over 19.9 million passengers—an 11% increase from the previous year. They also handled more than 164,000 flights, a 7% rise, with 87.9% of departures and 87.4% of arrivals operating on schedule.
Etihad Airways has been named Official Partner of the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup and Presenting Partner of Race 1. The partnership with Abu Dhabi Turf Club highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a global hub for elite sporting events, heritage, and world-class hospitality.
