Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reported that 137,330 tourists visited Oman aboard cruise ships and yachts in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to further develop the sector in partnership with relevant authorities.
Oman Air is expanding its international network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, commencing June 1, 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly.
The Red Sea Museum, under the Saudi Museums Commission, one of the eleven sector specific commissions of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, presents a curated programme of creative and cultural activities throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Aleph Hospitality will manage the 338-key Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Ibrahim Al Khalil under a franchise with Marriott, marking its third Marriott hotel in Saudi Arabia and expanding its Middle East and Africa hospitality footprint.
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait and its spa have reinforced their standing among the world’s foremost luxury hospitality destinations by retaining Five Star rating in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards for the third consecutive year.
Czechia is inviting Middle East travellers to plan flexible 2026 holidays through its “Feel Free” theme, promoting slower, interest-led travel across all seasons.
Qatar Calendar has announced that Cirque du Liban’s acclaimed Fontana Show will arrive in Doha this spring, running at Hyatt Plaza from March 20 to April 18, 2026, bringing a distinctive regional live entertainment production.
Royal Jordanian Airlines ranked first among oneworld alliance members in 2025 for on-time departures and arrivals, achieving a 90.9% on-time performance rate, according to Cirium data officially recognized by the alliance.
TBO Academy has partnered with Barbados to enhance destination knowledge for travel professionals across the GCC, Kenya, and South Africa, capturing the island’s spirit and transforming it into memorable experiences travellers will cherish long after returning home.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, is the first Kuwaiti airline to launch deema, Kuwait’s first licensed "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) payment solution.
