Saudi General Authority for Statistics reported that Saudi airports handled 140.9 million passengers in 2025, up 9.6% year-on-year, with strong growth in both international and domestic air travel.
Red Sea Global has announced the opening of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea, welcoming its first guests from May 20, marking a milestone in the development of Shura Island and the wider Red Sea destination.
Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training programme for immigration officers working across Qatar’s key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a welcoming arrival experience for visitors.
Ultra Gobi, one of China’s most established outdoor endurance race series, will stage its first international edition in January 2027 with Ultra Gobi AlUla in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region.
Taiba Investment Company has signed a final partnership agreement with Osool Integrated Real Estate Company to develop, refurbish and operate three hotels in the central area of Madinah in a project valued at SAR2.4 billion ($640 million), strengthening the city’s hospitality infrastructure as Saudi Arabia expands accommodation capacity for pilgrims under Vision 2030.
Atheel, KAFD Hotel, a Saudi luxury business hotel developed for the inner circle of Riyadh's business and cultural community, is set to open in King Abdullah Financial District in the last quarter of 2026.
Amaala has been recognised by the Global Wellness Institute at the 2026 Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium in New York, featuring in its Build Well to Live Well: Case Studies, Volume 2 – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia report.
FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt, development pipelines, financing realities, and the market’s future outlook.
Wego partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to launch RAK Moments, a campaign promoting authentic, bookable experiences across nature, wellness, culture, luxury, and family travel.
AroyaCruises will resume Mediterranean cruises in summer 2026 after strong regional demand. Departing from Galataport Istanbul, the seven-night itineraries will visit destinations across Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt.
