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.
Minor Hotels reported steady growth in the second quarter of 2026, with core profit rising 2% year-on-year to THB 2.8 billion (approximately $84.3 million), supported by continued strength across Europe and the Americas that helped offset weaker trading conditions in the Middle East.
Jannah Hotels & Resorts has rebranded Edge Creekside Hotel as Jannah Dubai Creek Hotel, bringing the 138-room property under its brand as part of an ongoing portfolio alignment strategy.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services company, has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia, the kingdom's national flag carrier, for four new Boeing 777F planes and also entered into long-term leases for these aircraft, delivering between this October and May next year.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has introduced a new travel trade initiative that enables participating partners to offer complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian passport holders booking holidays in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal, part of Saudia Group, has launched a global contest to design a commemorative livery for its 50th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo due for delivery in mid-2027.
The World Governments Summit Organisation and World Travel & Tourism Council have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen government-private sector cooperation on travel and tourism.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, has launched its End of Summer Sale, offering travellers up to 30% off fares across its network, giving them another opportunity to plan an affordable getaway before the end of the summer travel season.
