This October, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will embark on a major trade activation in China, hosting roadshows in Beijing (October 20), Shanghai (October 22), and Shenzhen (October 24).
Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with an investment of RO5.775 million ($15 million).
Ras Al Khaimah has explored tourism partnerships and destination development opportunities across four US states, with discussions covering hospitality, convention infrastructure and knowledge exchange, including engagement with Wynn Resorts ahead of the planned September 2027 opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island.
The Unlock Futures alliance has launched the Unlock Futures Protecting Children Action Paper, providing a practical framework to strengthen child protection and prevent exploitation across the travel and tourism industry.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than $16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria, with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility, development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, said its top official.
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed development agreements worth RO122 million ($316 million) to expand tourism and hospitality offerings at Madinat Al Irfan and Yiti Integrated Tourism Development, strengthening the sultanate’s appeal as a destination for visitors and investors.
AlMadinah AlMunawarah Chamber, Saudi Arabia reported that tourism is a major economic driver and ranks as the fourth-largest employer in the region, providing jobs for 11% of Madinah’s total workforce in the first quarter of 2025.
Abu Dhabi will host the CIS Marketplace tomorrow (October 14), bringing together top travel trade professionals from across the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Oman's hospitality sector showed strong performance through August 2025, with 3 to 5-star hotels experiencing an 8.2% increase in guest numbers to RO1.52 million ($3.9 million) and a 17.4% rise in total revenue to approximately RO175.4 million.
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism inaugurated its new offices in Makkah and Madinah regions as part of its strategic initiative to enhance the efficiency of services within the tourism sector.
