The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced this year’s Ithra Cultural Days featuring Spain, taking place from January 12 to 31, 2026.
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has selected ZestIoT to deploy its state-of-the-art Turnaround Management Platform at Dubai International (DXB) and across the airline’s expanding network.
Middle Eastern airlines’ passenger demand rose 9.6% year-on-year in November 2025, with capacity up 9.2% and a load factor of 81.4% (+0.3 ppt). Globally, passenger demand grew 5.7% versus November 2024, per IATA data.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data on global passenger demand for November 2025, showing continued growth across the aviation sector. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 5.7% compared to November 2024.
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge.
Global Village kicks off the New Year with a dynamic lineup of cultural, entertainment, and family-friendly experiences throughout January.
Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.
AlUla will host the AlUla Trail Race 2026 from 22–23 January, offering a fitness challenge amid stunning heritage sites. The event features six race categories for all ages and abilities, from the 1.6km Kids Run to the grueling 100km Hegra ultra marathon, passing landmarks like Elephant Rock and Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, confirmed the return of its seasonal services to Geneva (GVA) and Nice (NCE), operated with a stop in Milan (MXP), as part of its 2026 summer network.
Mina, RAK Properties’ master-planned waterfront community, will host the inaugural ‘Motion of the Mina’ festival from January 9–25, bringing family-friendly fun to Ras Al Khaimah.
