Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has launched “Click & Travel,” described as the world’s first mobile service allowing passport control procedures to be completed at passengers’ locations inside Dubai airports during peak periods and emergencies.
The Bahrain International Airshow’s Supreme Organising Committee has announced that the eighth edition of the event will be rescheduled from November 18–20, 2026, to November 15–17, 2028, at Sakhir Air Base.
flynas and Swissport have entered into a long-term strategic equity transaction and commercial partnership that represents a significant milestone for both companies and further strengthens Swissport's position as a market leader in airport ground services, air cargo handling and airport hospitality globally.
The long-awaited Unified Gulf Tourist Visa is set to be launched soon, allowing international visitors to travel more easily across the six GCC countries, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said, according to Saudi Gazette.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, will open on September 8, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, launching a new platform aimed at connecting Saudi Arabia with international travel markets as the Kingdom accelerates its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.
Ink Innovation has partnered with solutions by stc to support digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s travel, tourism and smart city sectors. The agreement will strengthen digital capabilities across key infrastructure, including airports, hotels, public services and major events.
Visit Qatar and its partners have unveiled the Lusail course for the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, returning to the city from December 10–12. The 100km course will feature a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run.
Miral, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced three new Harry Potter-themed lands at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park. Diagon Alley, Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest will span approximately 63,000 square metres, with construction targeted for completion in 2029.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Nammos Resort Amaala, the global hospitality brand’s first resort hotel, expanding Amaala’s luxury and wellness offering.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) today launched Gulf Coast Development Company to create an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
