Saudi authorities have extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until Saturday, October 17, as Houthi attacks disrupted air travel and prompted airlines across Europe, Asia and the Middle East to suspend or postpone services to the Saudi capital.
A joint venture between China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction has secured a major contract worth AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) for the West Terminal substructure at Al Maktoum International airport, said a report.
Saudi Arabia has issued its first beach operator licence to Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), for Yam Beach in King Abdullah Economic City, marking a milestone in the regulation and development of the Kingdom’s coastal tourism sector.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) from October 12 until midnight on October 17.
Oman’s airports handled more than 9.3 million passengers by the end of August 2026, marking a 7.1% decline compared with 10.02 million passengers during the same period in 2025, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
A’Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman has signed tourism-related investment contracts covering the development and operation of recreational facilities, eco-parks, restaurants, cafes and other attractions across its wilayats.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety checks and assessments of the airport’s operational readiness.
Minor Hotels and Abu Dhabi-based Bloom Holding have partnered to develop Anantara Retreat Rabat, marking their entry into Morocco’s hospitality market. The 38-key luxury boutique hotel is scheduled to open in early 2030 in Rabat’s diplomatic district.
Abu Dhabi has unveiled more than 40 cultural, sporting, musical and lifestyle events running through early 2027. The programme features international performers, major sporting competitions, landmark museum openings and art festivals, strengthening the emirate’s appeal as a global tourism destination.
Delta Air Lines, a major airline in the US, reported a pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion for the September quarter of 2026, matching its performance in the same period last year, as strong travel demand helped the airline navigate higher fuel costs.
