PriceTravel Holding is accelerating its B2B expansion across the Middle East and GCC, with Total Transaction Value (TTV) generated by the region’s source markets rising 112% year-on-year in 2026 compared with 2025.
Intech has been awarded a contract to conduct a comprehensive Operational Technology (OT) network assessment for a leading liquid terminal operator in the Middle East, strengthening cybersecurity across industrial systems.
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal, part of Saudia Group, has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East for May 2026, according to Cirium’s On-Time Performance report.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns the Middle East conflict-driven energy crisis is disrupting LPG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz, causing shortages and price spikes that threaten cooking fuel access for billions in developing Asia and other emerging economies.
Europe risks jet fuel shortages after Middle East shipments halted due to conflict and closed shipping routes, threatening aviation just as airlines prepare for peak summer travel demand.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in March 2026, global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025, with international operations down 5.5%.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reports that Middle East Travel & Tourism grew 5.3% in 2025, surpassing global rates. Strong visitor spending lifted the GDP contribution to $385.8 billion and supported 7.1 million jobs, with Saudi Arabia leading regional growth, accounting for $178 billion in GDP.
Middle East conflict disrupted global natural gas markets, cutting nearly 20 per cent of LNG supply via the Strait of Hormuz, causing supply shocks, uncertainty, and sharp price increases worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest quarterly gas market report.
Conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, exposing limited export alternatives. Existing pipelines offer partial relief, while proposed routes face major political, security and financial challenges.
Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, has launched the Skyscanner app in ChatGPT, enabling travellers in the Middle East to search and find the best possible options and price choices for flights in ChatGPT.
