Seychelles Tourism Board is placing the GCC at the heart of its high-value, sustainable tourism strategy, as around 60% of international visitors transit Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. At ATM 2026, it unveiled plans to deepen regional partnerships and broaden the destination’s appeal.
Qatar Airways will expand its African network from June 2026, resuming flights to Seychelles and Kigali, launching daily Marrakesh services, and introducing three weekly flights to Port Sudan, enhancing regional connectivity across Africa and the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed two loan agreements, including one with the Government of Tajikistan to finance the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station valued at AED376 million ($102.38 million), and another to support a social housing project in Seychelles valued at AED32 million (8.71 million).
Tourism Seychelles has further strengthened its presence in the GCC region through its active participation in the recent TBO Travel Business Show, held in Doha on September 15 and in Dubai on September 17.
