The Saudi Tourism Authority has transformed one of football's most familiar match-day moments into an interactive social media campaign, using FIFA World Cup hydration breaks as the basis for a live Instagram competition designed to showcase travel experiences across Saudi Arabia.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticised the EU’s proposed extension of the EU ETS beyond Europe, urging support for CORSIA instead. It warned the move could harm decarbonisation and competitiveness, while calling for stronger sustainable aviation fuel incentives and collaboration with policymakers.
Oman’s hotel revenues rose 8.4% year-on-year to RO85.4 million ($222 million) in Q1 2026, driven by a 13% increase in room revenues and a 15.5% rise in average room rates, according to Cavendish Maxwell.
Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere is set to open in early September in Italy's Piedmont region, transforming an 18th-century monastery in the Langhe hills into a luxury heritage retreat that blends history, design, wellness, gastronomy and culture.
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has opened W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the hotel combines luxury hospitality, dining and social experiences with locally inspired design.
Riyadh Air launched its first direct Riyadh-Madrid route, expanding Spain connectivity after its Malaga service. The Saudi carrier also signed an MoU with Air Europa to explore codeshare, loyalty, cargo and digital cooperation.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has uncovered a Late Bronze Age cemetery dating back to the Wadi Suq period (c. 2000-1300 BCE) at the Pre-Islamic Qattarah Necropolis in Al Ain.
Three Chinese airlines have announced plans to buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft worth about $17.8 billion at list prices, as carriers expand capacity and upgrade fleets. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines disclosed the agreements in filings with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Global demand for smaller commercial jets will remain robust over the next two decades as passenger traffic continues to grow, according to leading Brazilian planemaker Embraer, which has forecast 8,500 new aircraft deliveries worth about $650 billion by 2045.
Kuwait Airways announced on Saturday that most of its scheduled commercial flights had been rescheduled after Kuwait International Airport temporarily suspended take-off and landing operations because of the security situation stemming from ongoing Iranian attacks.
