Middle East
ikhlas.com enables 1,000 underprivileged Malaysian Muslims to make the pilgrimage to Mecca
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) recently turned the dreams of underprivileged individuals (asnaf) of going on umrah, the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca into a reality.
Diriyah Company awards Arena Block construction contract to Chinese engineering firm
Diriyah Company formally awarded a contract worth $1.53 billion (SAR 5.75 billion) to a branch of the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd for the construction works of the Arena Block, a district that includes the multi-purpose indoor Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and a parking facility.
John Dory Seafood Market brings a head-to-tail seafood ecosystem to Dubai
John Dory Seafood Market opened its doors at The Market Island in Dubai Festival City Mall on Tuesday, 15th July, ahead of its grand opening on the 25th of this month.
Saudi Arabia highlights shared heritage with Japan as Saudi Cultural Week draws to a close
Saudi Cultural Week at Gallery EAST of the Osaka Expo 2025 drew to a successful conclusion on Tuesday, 15th July.
Etihad signs codeshare agreement with Greece’s SKY Express
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens.
flydubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith honoured at 2025 Airline Strategy Awards
flydubai’s chief executive officer Ghaith Al Ghaith received the Executive Leadership for the Middle East & Africa award at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards held in London on Tuesday, 15th July.
Etihad Goes Big: 29 New Routes Turbocharge Its 2025 Flight Map with 7 More Cities
Etihad Airways adds seven new destinations in a major network expansion, bringing its 2025 total to 29 new routes as it turbocharges Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub.
Emirates shares a heartwarming family-centric video for World AI Appreciation Day
Just in time for World AI Appreciation Day, Emirates shared a fun video made by digital creator Khalifa Alfuqaei inspired by his own travels.
Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Scene Heats Up with 48% Surge in Global Visitors
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector surged 48% in Q2 2025, driven by international arrivals, cultural tourism, and a growing pipeline of hotel projects ahead of Expo 2030.
Saudi, Welcome to Arabia is the official destination partner of the 2025 Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a new partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA)’s official destination brand Saudi, Welcome to Arabia on Tuesday, 15th July.
Dubai’s Tourism Soars as Visitor Numbers Outpace Residents, Surpassing Paris and London
Dubai’s booming tourist-to-resident ratio now exceeds Paris and London, driven by record arrivals, robust planning, and a vision for sustainable global tourism leadership.
Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air is shutting down its Abu Dhabi operations after four rocky years, citing regional instability, climate-challenged engines, and regulatory hurdles as key reasons for the exit.
From Runway to Orbit: Qatar Airways Becomes First Airline with Full-Fleet Starlink Wi-Fi from SpaceX
Qatar Airways completes Starlink Wi-Fi upgrade on its Boeing 777 fleet, delivering record-breaking 500 Mbps inflight connectivity.
Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and Colombo
In its commitment to offering the best in-class products to customers travelling to and from the Maldives, Emirates has deployed
Saudia concludes 2025 Hajj season operations as last pilgrims depart
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially concluded its 2025 Hajj season operations with the departure of
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