An Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight FZ1073 scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 had planned to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack before he was thwarted by the captain, said media reports citing the UAE attorney-general.
Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation for its efforts to empower national talent within Qatar’s tourism sector.
Turkish Airlines carried 9 million passengers in September 2026, recording a total load factor of 86.8%, according to the airline’s latest traffic results. International load factor stood at 86.6%, while domestic load factor reached 88.2%.
The 2026 IBTM World Forum for Advocacy will bring together government ministers, destination leaders, association executives and senior events professionals to explore how the business events industry can strengthen its influence on policy through more compelling storytelling.
VFS Global and the Government of Malta have expanded their nearly two-decade partnership with a new Joint Declaration of Intent, broadening cooperation in citizen services, skills assessment, workforce development and international education. The agreement was signed during the WTTC Global Summit in Malta.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has honoured Alfred Pisani, Founder and Executive Chairman of Corinthia, with its prestigious WTTC Icon Award for his lifetime contribution to hospitality and tourism.
Ajdan Real Estate Development Company has unveiled its SAR5.6 billion ($1.5 billion) Khobar Pier project, a major coastal destination in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The 671,000-sq-m development will feature 690 hotel rooms, 689 residences and 33,000 sq m of retail space along an 850-m waterfront.
Air Arabia will launch a new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport on November 15, 2026, operating four times weekly.
UAE staycation bookings have risen 31% year-on-year ahead of the October half-term, with residents increasingly choosing shorter breaks closer to home, according to dnata Travel. Dubai accounts for 78% of staycation bookings, followed by Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
UAE travel demand is expected to remain strong in 2027, with 92% of travellers planning overseas holidays at similar or higher levels, according to Skyscanner. Travellers are also prioritising value, with spending on flights, accommodation and experiences set to rise.
