Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, on Thursday launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The UAE’s Al Ain region will serve as a global hub for design and regulatory activities in the advanced air mobility solutions sector. Supporting infrastructure, technical expertise, and international partnerships will be developed to ensure safe and sustainable operations.
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is expanding its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised Saudi Arabia’s air traffic management during recent regional geopolitical tensions, commending its efficiency, resilience, and ability to maintain smooth and safe operations despite challenging circumstances in the region.
Etihad Airways has celebrated the inaugural flight of its Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on June 18.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector hit record highs in 2025, welcoming 123 million visitors and generating SAR304 billion ($81 billion) in spending. Tourism contributed 4.9% of GDP, created 1.03 million jobs, and saw women account for 47% of Saudi tourism employment.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has approved the design of AlUla Manara, an astronomical discovery and astro-tourism hub coming up in the ancient Saudi city. The facility will feature an observatory, a world-class research centre, advanced telescopes and observation platforms for stargazing.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, on Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective July 4, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria.
