Travel in the Middle East is now a lifestyle, with families and young professionals traveling frequently. Travel insurance has shifted from an afterthought to a necessity, requiring careful selection to ensure genuine protection rather than minimal coverage.
Saudi Arabia’s service exports totaled SAR58.2 billion ($15.5 billion) during the third quarter of 2025, mainly led by the travel services sector with the lion’s share of SAR33.8 billion ($9 billion), followed by the transport services sector, said a report.
As demand for luxury travel to Oman and the wider GCC continues to accelerate, dnata Representation Services – part of the dnata Travel Group – brought its exclusive luxury travel roadshow, Opulence by Ahlan Arabia, to the Sultanate for the first time.
More than 10,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc on Saturday across much of the country and threatened to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways with dangerous ice.
Overseas travel spend by Middle East residents is expected to grow by 6% per year until the end of the decade, when it will top $60 billion, according to the latest ATM Travel Trends Report.
Wego, a leading travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new seasonal insights showcasing a rise in searches to the UAE for winter city breaks, driven by cooler weather, retail-led travel, and short-stay urban experiences.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has introduced more flexible baggage options to support passengers’ travel plans during January, as demand is expected to rise during the school holiday period.
