Cement sales volumes across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fell in February on both an annual (10.5% decline) and monthly basis (16.3%) to 4.28 metric tonnes, thus reflecting softer demand mainly due to Ramadan season. The clinker inventory too fell by 0.3% m-o-m to 42.7MT.
Travel activity among Saudi residents rose during Ramadan 2026, driven by strong Umrah and family travel demand. Accommodation searches increased 20.67% in Makkah and 25.16% in Madinah, peaking late in the month, alongside earlier planning for Eid and post-Ramadan trips.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) will increase Haramain High-Speed Railway daily trips to over 140 during the last 10 days of Ramadan 2026, accommodating the expected rise in Umrah performers and visitors between Makkah and Madinah.
Historic Jeddah continues to flourish during Ramadan as one of Saudi Arabia's premier cultural and heritage destinations, having welcomed over 2 million visitors in the first half of Ramadan 2026.
Experience Abu Dhabi will host its first Ramadan Festival throughout the Holy Month, featuring purpose-built neighbourhoods that celebrate Emirati heritage, foster community connections, and offer family-friendly activities for visitors to explore and enjoy.
Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions, invites guests to experience the spirit of the Holy Month with the introduction of Ramadan in Season 30. Embracing the values of togetherness, reflection and shared memories, the destination will transform into a vibrant evening hub daily throughout Ramadan
Etihad Airways is marking Ramadan with a series of curated cultural and culinary experiences across its network, celebrating Emirati heritage and inviting guests worldwide to share in the spirit of the holy month.
The Red Sea Museum, under the Saudi Museums Commission, one of the eleven sector specific commissions of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, presents a curated programme of creative and cultural activities throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
flynas, a low-cost carrier, announced the availability of more than 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 2026, marking a 20% increase in seat capacity compared to the same period last year, across its domestic and international network.
Exhibition World Bahrain is preparing for its busiest Ramadan yet, amid growing corporate demand for Iftar and Ghabga events, offering flexible spaces for 300 guests in pre-function areas and 2,000 in its Grand Hall.
