Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways has announced the official launch of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, thus creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets - Uzbekistan.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost airline, reported a 10.3% year-on-year decline in net profit to KD8.6 million ($28 million) for the first half of 2026, as higher fuel costs and reduced operating capacity weighed on results despite stronger yields and resilient travel demand.
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is entering its final weeks with a packed programme of concerts, comedy, family entertainment and shopping promotions running from August 10 to 16 across the city.
Dubai Airports will host a community walk at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Friday, August 14, as part of Dubai’s citywide wellbeing initiative, Dubai Mallathon.
China's Anta Scaffolding has been named the specialised scaffolding contractor for a part of the mega Al Maktoum International Airport project in Dubai. Its scope of work covers scaffolding works tied to the underground structural construction, including those related to the underground tunnel sections.
flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-fare carrier, is expanding its India network with Mumbai as its second Indian gateway, launching non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai from October 3, 2026.
Skyscanner has revealed affordable late-summer and September destinations for Saudi travellers, with AlUla leading summer value at SAR471 ($126) and Madinah offering the lowest September return fares at SAR400.
Emirates and Arsenal have unveiled The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, a 2.4-metre-high sculpture created from upcycled components sourced from the airline’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Saudia has been named the world’s most on-time airline for July 2026 by Cirium, achieving an 87.24% on-time arrival rate across 16,406 flights. The result marks the airline’s third global top ranking for on-time performance in 2026.
